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Starr Sackstein

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As seen in: Education Week, Edutopia, Routledge, Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja, K-12 Dive, RealClear Education, Kappan
Covers:  teaching, writing, social media trends, book reviews, movies, journalismnews, technology, education, parenting, hockey, politics, baseball
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COO. NBCT. Coach. Author. MA Ed Rising. TEDx speaker. Career Confidential Columnist. Assessment Reformer. Recovering Perfectionist. PDK DE ‘24. Student advocate

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Starr Sackstein’s Biography

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Educator. Writer. Lifelong learner. Mother to Logan. Seeker of truth and writing facilitator. Fierce 1st amendment defender.

I've been writing for as long as I can remember and teaching for the last 11 years. Recently I achieved National Board Teaching Certification. Currently committed to education reform.

Starr Sackstein’s Journalist Portfolio

Starr Sackstein, MJE, NBCT | Changing the world, one mind at a time

Starr Sackstein, MJE, NBCT | Changing the world, one mind at a time

So I was in a slump. After teaching for 10 years, I was starting to feel like I wasn't growing anymore (and m…

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Helping seniors become college freshmen | United Federation of Teachers

Helping seniors become college freshmen | United Federation of Teachers

Four years of high school will come to a close at the end of this school year, and soon 12th-grade students w…

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High expectations and project-based learning | United Federation of Teachers

High expectations and project-based learning | United Federation of Teachers

We can all agree that teaching teenagers requires a level of patience and concern that almost forces us into …

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One on One Gets the Job Done

One on One Gets the Job Done

Toe to toe across a desk, we examine a project together. Nothing supplants the time spent during a one-on-one…

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Taming the beast | United Federation of Teachers

Taming the beast | United Federation of Teachers

Bodies are everywhere. Students pack shoulder to shoulder into the room, almost literally sitting on top of e…

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How to help students cope with disappointment

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By Starr Sackstein, Kathleen Vail Verified
| Kappan
Q: I work with elementary-aged students who are excited to participate in class. I love their enthusiasm and don’t want to quash it. Unfortunately, students get upset when they aren’t called on to share. How can I support students who don’t have an immediate opportunity to share when they aren’t called on first? How can I help them work through their disappointment so they know they will have other opportunities?
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Ways to encourage students to move in math class

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By Starr Sackstein, Kathleen Vail Verified
| Kappan
Q: My high school math students are struggling to stay in their seats. Do you have advice on bringing more movement into my classroom? Signed, A high school math teacher A: Many educators face the challenge of keeping students engaged and focused, especially in a subject like math, which is sometimes perceived as dry or overly rigid. Fortunately, there are numerous strategies to infuse movement into your classroom, helping to improve focus, energy levels, and overall learning outcomes.
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Bridging the Gap Between Student Disengagement and Motivation

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By Starr Sackstein, Kathleen Vail Verified
| Kappan
Q: How do you engage students who don’t want to be in school while nurturing highly motivated students? — Signed, Dean of students A: Among the most pressing challenges an educator faces is effectively engaging students who are disinterested in school while simultaneously nurturing highly motivated ones. Striking a balance between these two groups can be complex, but we can create an inclusive learning environment that fosters student growth with the right strategies.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I contributed to my high school newspaper. Later freelanced for a music magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I learned to type on a typewriter in 9th grade.

How is social media changing news?

Social media makes all news immediate, readily available and brief. It needs to be embraced and used responsibly.