- Literacy
Supporting Students’ Meaning-Making in Reading Instruction
Teachers can guide students to connect their interests to class texts and to share their ideas in collaborative discussions. - Teacher Wellness
8 Ways to Create a Supportive Work Environment for Teachers
Improving teachers’ work-related mental health requires a commitment to transforming their workplace culture. - Administration & Leadership
A Practical Guide to Grief-Sensitive School Policies
When a school community experiences loss, having grief policies already in place can lessen the trauma. - Integrated Studies
Empowering Students to Be Real-World Problem Solvers
When middle school students are given the opportunity to deeply explore what it means to be a changemaker, they see a path toward making a difference in their own community—and beyond. - Game-Based Learning
Skill-Developing Games for ELLs
These simple activities for high school English language learners can keep them engaged and having fun as they learn. - Administration & Leadership
5 Ways to Recruit a Diverse Team of Teachers
By thinking strategically about the interview process, school administrators can attract a diverse pool of strong candidates. - Technology Integration
How AI Can Enhance the Grading Process
Artificial intelligence tools, combined with human expertise, can help teachers save time when they’re reviewing student work.114 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Connecting Across Disciplines in PBL
Here are three ways to set up project-based learning that involves more than one subject area, which is highly engaging for students.104 - Student Engagement
Question: What’s Your Solution to Students Losing Focus?
Summer is around the corner. Learn from other educators and share what works for you.145 - Formative Assessment
Using Learning Progressions to Build Student Confidence
Scaffolding assignments provides clear checkpoints for students, allowing them to feel successful at acquiring new skills.140
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- Research
Addressing Work Refusal in the Classroom
As educators grapple with the silent protest of student work refusal, research illuminates the underlying causes—and possible solutions.3.8k - 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.2.9k - 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.2.6k - Research
Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.1.1k - Classroom Management
How to Improve Classroom Behavior Without Public Shaming
Instead of clip charts and data walls, try these classroom management techniques to discourage misbehavior and build a stronger classroom community.1.1k
- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
How to Address School Avoidance
To help reduce chronic absenteeism, schools can help students learn how to self-regulate and manage feelings of discomfort.531 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
A Tool to Encourage Students to Respect the Dignity of Their Classmates
The Dignity Index asks students to reflect on their thoughts about others and their willingness to listen to those with different views.536 - 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.899 - 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.400 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Helping Elementary Students Develop Conflict Resolution Skills
These tools help kids practice techniques that foster communication, understanding, and social success in the classroom.727
- 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.250 - Early Childhood Education
Building Young Students’ Working Memory Through Theater Games
By remembering the information necessary to play certain games, students develop skills that lead to academic success.394 - 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.6.2k - Research
Brains That Fire Together Wire Together
A 2023 study revealed that while learning, the brains of students and teachers looked remarkably similar.465 - Critical Thinking
Helping Young Kids Manage Productive Struggle
Elementary school teachers can cultivate resilience—and academic growth—in young students through a carefully scaffolded approach to productive struggle.552
- New Teachers
Question: What Early Advice Had a Lasting Impact on Your Teaching?
Share the pivotal advice that shaped your teaching and learn from others in our community.285 - New Teachers
How to Plan for Dynamic Instruction
New teachers in particular can benefit from these tips on dynamic instruction, which uses multiple activities to approach learning objectives.302 - New Teachers
Unlocking Engagement in Middle and High School Math
A small shift in lesson presentation can encourage older students to actively participate in class.931 - Literacy
Empowering Students With Repeated Reading
This strategy for improving elementary students’ reading skills enables them to see their growth.512 - New Teachers
4 Ways to Mentor Student Teachers
Supervising teachers can use a structured approach to share their insights into the profession and set new teachers up for success.297