- Parent Partnership
An Interactive Option for Back-to-School Night
A fun fact-finding game at the beginning of the year can promote more engagement with parents in the classroom. - Technology Integration
5 Essential Tech Talks to Have With Students
To set the stage for successful student use of technology, start the year by discussing expectations around how tech like AI should and shouldn’t be used in your classroom.176 - Classroom Management
4 Tips for a Smooth Classroom Observation
Being observed is often stressful, but these tips from classroom veterans can help teachers feel confident about the process.137 - ChatGPT & Generative AI
AI Tool Demo: Creative Uses for ChatGPT in History and ELA
Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shares a few interesting applications of ChatGPT that teachers have adopted to drive critical thinking and deeper analysis. - Teacher Wellness
How to Get Your Weekends Back as an Elementary Teacher
It’s not uncommon for teachers to bring work home on the weekends, but there are ways to leave school behind on Fridays.157 - Student Wellness
Self-Calming in the Midst of Emotional Turmoil
Students may need guidance to bridge the gap between understanding self-regulation techniques and actually using them in moments of heightened emotions.152 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
Culturally Responsive and Community-Focused PBL
Having students design project-based learning units that influence their own communities can have a transformative impact on learning.139 - Technology Integration
7 Research Findings About Technology and Education
Here’s what research shows about the effectiveness of technology for learning and when less tech can be more productive.176 - Technology Integration
How Tech Certification Transformed My Planning and Grading Work
Using technology to create a system for handling routine tasks allows teachers to focus on their work with students.113 - New Teachers
Question: What’s a Classroom Hack Every Teacher Should Know?
Is there a classroom hack that's a life saver for your classroom? Share it, and read what others have to contributed too.296
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- Administration & Leadership
Leaders Must Address Teacher Well-Being With Action, Not Just Self-Care Talk
By listening to educators and building supports that reflect their genuine needs and concerns, these leaders are shifting school cultures in ways that go beyond lip service.3.1k - The Research Is in
Do Fidgets Help Students Focus?
Don’t let the devices run amok in your classroom, experts warn. Here’s the right—and wrong—way to handle them.2.5k - New Teachers
6 Practical Tips for New Preschool Teachers
The first year of teaching preschool students can be overwhelming, but by making a few simple preparations, pre-K teachers can jump in with confidence.2.2k - Early Childhood Education
Teaching Young Students About Classroom Expectations in the First Week
Early childhood educators can use a series of fun catchphrases during the first week of school to teach students some ground rules.908 - Student Engagement
Using a Murder Mystery Game in History Class to Kick Off the Year
Solving a ‘whodunit’ on the first day of school builds community—and introduces students to valuable skills in a historian’s tool kit.729
- Integrated Studies
Using Technology to Support Students’ Understanding of Nonfiction Reading
Generative AI tools can help make content more accessible as students learn about complex concepts across content areas.482 - 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.547 - 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.342 - Integrated Studies
Putting an Environmental Spin on Literary Analysis
Secondary students can consider the ecological context in which a text was written to gain new insights into their reading assignments.256 - Curriculum Planning
Integrating Social Studies in Elementary School Lessons
With school days so packed, these strategies help teachers integrate social studies concepts and skills across the curriculum.257
- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
6 Essential Student Mindsets to Work On This Year
We look at the evidence—and the practices—for establishing learning dispositions in your classroom as you kick off the school year.485 - Brain-Based Learning
How to Set Up Your Classroom to Support Students’ Executive Function Skills
It’s important to organize the learning environment in ways that support students’ focus and engagement.971 - The Research Is In
10 Studies Every Teacher Should Know About
How to integrate the science of reading, plan for effective review sessions with your students, think about inquiry-based learning, and more.5.9k - Brain-Based Learning
9 Minutes That Can Make a Big Difference
Finding the time to connect with students across three short segments each day can do wonders for relationship building.997 - Student Engagement
A Strategy for Guiding Students to Take Deep Notes
Moving away from a traditional method of taking notes can help students truly focus on the main learning objectives of a lesson.1.6k
- Administration & Leadership
A Framework Aspiring School Leaders Can Use to Build Their Professional Capacity
An associate principal spoke with more than 80 administrators to put together this advice for people considering a move into leadership.179 - Administration & Leadership
Managing a Divided Staff as a New Principal
A former principal shares tips for guiding a staff that is at odds to focus on collaboration and collective productivity.195 - Administration & Leadership
A Warm Demander Approach to School Leadership
Creating a welcoming experience for students, setting high expectations, and celebrating success can transform school culture.251 - Administration & Leadership
Gathering With Intention to Maximize Staff Meetings
These strategies can help administrators reflect on why and how they gather their staff—improving meeting outcomes and creating a positive staff culture.240 - Administration & Leadership
A Framework for Creating an Environment Where Students and Teachers Can Thrive
By truly listening to students and staff, administrators can put everyone in a position to perform well.418