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Great tips!!!!

I found these YEARS ago from First Grade Bangs and have used them every opportunity I can!

I was struggling a lot with having students use their strategies. I was seeing that it wasn’t *just* laziness but also not being sure what or where to highlight. It seemed that the whole passage was being highlighted. Not helpful.

Long story short, I made a few sets of these and started using them DAILY in small group! The kids loved them and were really starting to catch on to “what to highlight” and “when to highlight!”

For my own sanity, I keep the highlighters at my table. Many have come with their own set and had me help label them! That is GREAT!

I highly recommend using this strategy though! It has helped students want to use their strategies so much more! 

Comment HIGHLIGHTERS if you would like FREE download for the highlighters!

I will link the Sharpie Highlighters I use in the comments.

Teachers, you deserve more than a week, but we’ll take the excuse to shout it louder:

We’re your biggest fans…always! 🎉✨

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from the girls at Edu20/20!

GET YOUR TEACH ON is coming to MONROE, LA! Early bird ticket sales end April 30, 2026! TEACHERS DON'T MISS IT! ONLY 300 seats! Like and share this post!

November is a time of year filled with gratitude! Entergy has supported our efforts to inspire educators since 2023! THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY & the NELA Teacher Symposiums!

Over 150 educators. Dozens of speakers. Endless impact.

The 2025 Northeast Louisiana Teacher Symposium reminded us of this truth: When educators thrive, students soar. 📚

As a Silver Sponsor of the 3rd Annual NELA Teacher Symposium, we proudly championed educators—fueling innovation, motivation, and connection across the state.

Here’s to partnerships that power the future. ⚡

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July is shaping up to be pretty busy! We couldn't let the teachers have all of the fun! Don't miss it! KONA ICE will be there too!
Limited spots available! 🙂
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If you’ve never met the AMAZING Rita Pierson…..let me introduce you.

“How powerful would our world be if we had kids who were not afraid to take risks, who were not afraid to think — and who had a champion?” Watch the late Rita Pierson’s full talk on how she made a lasting impact in the lives of her students: http://t.ted.com/dAVZ9j4 #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Do you have a story about an educator that made a difference in your life? We would love to hear it !!! Teachers are the heartbeat of our communities.!

Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Leon Smith received the sweetest surprise from the man that inspired him to be an educator, Mr. Haines! #TODAYShow

Registration for the 2025 NELA SYMPOSIUM is now open! Seats fill up quickly!

3rd Annual NELA Teacher Symposium July 7th, 9th & 10th, 2025 @ Tower Place, 1500 N. 19th St., Monroe, LA WE ARE BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! COME JOIN THE FUN and LEAVE READY TO WIN YOUR NEW SCHOOL YEAR! The 3rd Annual NELA TEACHER SYMPOSIUM continues to build a legacy of excellence as we reignite the passion of educators! Celebrate YOUR love for teaching! Empower YOUR students....