- Culturally Responsive Teaching
Creating ELA Curriculum That’s Meaningful to Students
A look at how high school English teachers can mix classic and contemporary texts to reflect the varied backgrounds and experiences of their students. - Literacy
25 Essential Middle School Reads From the Last Decade
We asked educators in our community to share their favorite middle-grade books that were published in the last 10 years. Here are your top picks. - Literacy
Encouraging Students to Be Storytellers
Students in kindergarten through second grade can develop the ability to share original stories, strengthening their literacy skills. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
5 Ways to Boost Social Skills for the Littlest Learners
By helping young students develop social awareness and emotional literacy, teachers can create a calm environment in the classroom—and build the foundation for lifelong learning. - Administration & Leadership
Why Schools Should Stop Adding and Adopt a ‘Subtraction Mindset’
When trying to solve problems, we rarely think of what to take away. As schools face new crises, is subtraction the secret weapon to getting them back on track? - Student Engagement
Using Robotics to Spark Engagement in Middle School Math
An activity that combines coding and solving equations improves students’ math skills and helps them build persistence. - Place-Based Learning
A Place-Based Study of the Industrial Revolution for Elementary Students
Doing a deep dive into the industrial revolution allows students to understand the history of their city and of child labor. - Technology Integration
Teaching Students About Keyboard Shortcuts
Teachers can let students in on shortcuts in Zoom, Seesaw, Canva, and more so they can be efficient and feel confident when using apps. - Assessment
Incorporating Simple, Student-Designed Assessments
These assessments increase student accountability and provide a way to personalize learning without a lot of extra time and effort.224 - Formative Assessment
The Benefits of Student Reflections Early in the Year
Thoughtfully assessing their progress allows middle school students to make adjustments in order to achieve their academic goals.152
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- Education Equity
Boys Are Falling Behind. What Can We Do About It?
Boys are underperforming in school, harming their future job prospects and potential for economic mobility. A new book argues it’s the system that needs fixing, not boys.4.3k - Classroom Management
Classroom Management Strategies That Build Relationships
For minor behavioral challenges, these techniques can help you restore order while keeping students in the classroom.3.1k - Assessment
7 Ways to Build a Learner-Centered Classroom
Teachers can create positive learning experiences for students that combine assessment with agency, opportunity, and community building.2.6k - The Research Is In
6 Research-Backed Reasons to Record Important Lessons
Replacing or supplementing your lessons with instructional videos has a large impact on student learning, the research shows.625 - Mental Health
6 Simple, Low-Cost Ways to Promote Student Self-Care
From communal coloring to collaborative puzzles, these accessible activities offer moments in the school day for kids to pause and focus on their own well-being.602
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
A Framework for Fostering Rigor in PBL
A strategy called hexagonal thinking provides students with an effective way to launch project-based learning.391 - Special Education
Setting Up a School Store as Project-Based Learning
A high school course on running a retail store can provide special education students with valuable academic and professional skills.594 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Using Culturally Responsive Project-Based Learning to Teach Core Skills
One school used a PBL unit that combined science, math, and cooking dumplings to explore the many cultures that make up their community.1.2k - Game-Based Learning
Putting a Playful Spin on Literary Analysis
High school teachers can incorporate elements of gamification into assignments to encourage students to dig deeper into texts.355 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Having Students Learn by Teaching
When high school students present a lesson, they actively engage in learning and grow their research, organizational, and speaking skills.1.2k
- English Language Learners
4 Ways to Plan for the Success of Newcomer ELLs
To help newly arrived English language learners feel welcome, teachers can represent their cultures and languages in the classroom.473 - English Language Learners
3 Tips for Supporting ELLs at the Beginning of the Year
Simple strategies focused on building relationships help teachers ensure that they’re getting students off to a good start.617 - English Language Learners
4 Effective Strategies for Supporting Newcomer English Learners
These techniques for creating a positive learning environment help students adapt to a new culture and acquire a new language.957 - English Language Learners
How to Use Flip With Multilingual Students
The tech tool helps English learners develop their expressive and receptive language skills without the pressure of performing in front of the class.340 - Special Education
How to Empower Immigrant Families of Students With Disabilities
Schools can help immigrant parents and caregivers become familiar with the assessment process and resources available to meet students’ needs.203
- Instructional Coaching
8 Ways to Increase the Visibility of Instructional Coaches
It’s important for coaches to be consistently available so teachers can take advantage of personalized professional learning.390 - Instructional Coaching
4 Steps to a Practical Coaching Cycle
The instructional coaching process can proceed in straightforward ways that provide encouragement and solutions-focused support.383 - New Teachers
Using Video as a Coaching Tool With First-Year Teachers
Instructional coaches can use video to help new teachers learn through self-reflection and collaboration with more experienced colleagues.455 - Instructional Coaching
How Instructional Specialists Can Build Positive Relationships With Teachers
Intentional collaboration helps instructional specialists partner with teachers and administrators to focus on student learning.374 - Professional Learning
A Guide to Planning Career Paths for Teachers
Acquiring new skills and knowledge can support you in your current role and aid you in the event that you change roles or leave education.373
