- Administration & Leadership
4 Ways Administrators Can Cope With Tough Feedback
School leaders need to have tough skin, but feedback can still be hard to take. Here’s how to gain perspective and learn from it. - English Language Learners
Adapting Math Word Problems for ELLs
To make word problems less confusing, especially for English language learners, change the language, not the math. Here are some ideas.105 - Formative Assessment
28 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding
From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible.784 - Game-Based Learning
Motivating Teens With Classroom Competitions
Making games a regular part of class can get even the coolest high school students engaged in the content—and help them recall key concepts and vocabulary.235 - Professional Learning
4 Practical Tips for Improving as a Teacher
Maintaining habits that actively focus on your professional improvement can help you be a more confident and impactful teacher.181 - Brain-Based Learning
7 Strategies to Help Overwhelmed Students
Some students develop anxiety about assignments, but there are ways teachers can help them cope with these feelings.227 - Administration & Leadership
How Principals Can Foster a Positive School Culture
A principal who focuses on being visible to students and honoring teachers’ work to support everyone in the building explains how she does it all.158 - Service Learning
9 Dynamic, Hands-On Activities That Immerse Students in Civics
Civics takes on new life when students have real-world experiences like creating polls or ballots or touring a local government building.110 - Early Childhood Education
The Surprisingly Positive Effect of Drama Games on Classroom Management
Young students are more likely to remember school routines around things such as lining up if guided play is involved.219 - Administration & Leadership
Thriving as a Rural School Leader
Rural administrators should identify and reach out to the people most interested in engaging and supporting their school communities.140
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- THE RESEARCH IS IN
5 Popular Education Beliefs That Aren’t Backed by Research
Making adjustments to these common misconceptions can turn dubious strategies into productive lessons, the research suggests.6k - The Research is In
How to Move From the ‘Main Idea’ to ‘Background Knowledge’
Traditional approaches to reading instruction—such as finding the “main idea”—are less effective than a knowledge-rich approach, the research shows.2.9k - Teaching Strategies
27 Super-Smart, Teacher-Tested Closing Activities
Quick (and fun) strategies to check for understanding, reinforce learning, and identify misconceptions in the last moments of class.2.6k - Assessment
A Late Work Policy That Works for Teachers and Students
Creating clear boundaries around when students can submit assignments after the due date can boost morale for everyone.1.9k - Literacy
Encouraging Secondary Students to Read
When students are reading below their grade level, these different approaches can motivate them to engage with texts and improve their literacy skills.1.2k
- Collaborative Learning
Using Collaborative Slide Decks to Promote Engagement
With a little bit of prep, teachers can set up a digital version of the popular gallery walk to foster collaboration in the classroom.487 - English Language Learners
Using Google Tools to Support Newcomer ELLs
Teachers can guide English language learners in using a variety of Google tools to make lessons more equitable and accessible.774 - ChatGPT & Generative AI
Using AI to Enhance Universal Design for Learning
Generative AI can make educational content and instruction more accessible, helping teachers meet a breadth of student needs.472 - Technology Integration
Zooming With Historians to Reinforce Student Learning
A conversation with a subject matter expert is a rare and powerful experience that helps cement learners’ recently acquired knowledge.271 - Technology Integration
3 Steps for Creating Video Projects With Elementary Students
A straightforward plan for facilitating multimedia projects helps ensure collaborative learning and a fun classroom experience.248
- Administration & Leadership
What It’s Like Leading a Dual-Language School
See how one school leader creates responsive and constructive spaces for English language learners at a dual-language elementary school.293 - English Language Learners
How School Librarians Can Support ELLs
Here are eight ways librarians can nurture English language learners’ literacy skills in both their home language and English.259 - English Language Learners
Helping English Language Learners Decipher Tough Texts
Teachers can help ELL students read at higher levels by emphasizing sentence structure and meaning making.304 - Teaching Strategies
17 Fun Games to Get World Language Learners Talking
When learning a new language, speaking in front of peers can be daunting. These games can help alleviate pressure and lower the stakes for students.860 - English Language Learners
Co-Teaching English Language Learners When You’re Short on Prep Time
An experienced educator offers practical tips to help English language learning specialists work effectively with classroom teachers.434
- Administration & Leadership
The Benefits of One-on-One Meetings Between Administrators and Teachers
Regular informal conversations allow school leaders and teachers to connect on a personal level, building relationships that benefit the whole school.262 - Administration & Leadership
How to Avoid Burnout as a District-Level Administrator
A look at some steps you can take in areas ranging from time management to professional learning to maintain well-being in the face of job stress.381 - Teacher Wellness
How Teachers Can Set and Maintain Reasonable Expectations for Themselves
Combat stress and make space for self-compassion by using these cognitive reframing strategies to set realistic expectations.318 - Teacher Wellness
Teachers Need Trauma-Informed Care, Too
Many teachers deal with chronic stress and trauma, and these strategies help focus on adult well-being.440 - Administration & Leadership
School Leaders Who Are Polar Opposites Can Still Collaborate Effectively
A strong working relationship is critical when assistant principals have very different personalities.242