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.

Don’t let the devices run amok in your classroom, experts warn. Here’s the right—and wrong—way to handle them.

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.

Solving a ‘whodunit’ on the first day of school builds community—and introduces students to valuable skills in a historian’s tool kit.

In this engaging review activity, students learn to distill the most essential takeaway from a unit through reflection, revision, and debate.

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.

Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shares a few interesting applications of ChatGPT that teachers have adopted to drive critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Here’s what research shows about the effectiveness of technology for learning and when less tech can be more productive.

Using technology to create a system for handling routine tasks allows teachers to focus on their work with students.

Starting the day with compelling questions is one way to encourage students to interact with their classmates rather than screens.

A fun fact-finding game at the beginning of the year can promote more engagement with parents in the classroom.

Being observed is often stressful, but these tips from classroom veterans can help teachers feel confident about the process.

Students may need guidance to bridge the gap between understanding self-regulation techniques and actually using them in moments of heightened emotions.

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Short, direct stories can help young students understand the rules, norms, and social expectations of the classroom.

Teachers and students can reap the research-backed benefits of time spent in nature, even in urban settings.

These strategies can help ensure that students and their families understand that there’s more to education than getting good grades.

When given the space to regulate themselves with simple practices, students learn how to soothe their own nervous systems in moments of stress—and contribute to a sense of calm in the classroom.

Rethinking homework and projects so that students can also focus on getting enough rest can transform the class environment.

Consistent support and low-stakes opportunities to practice go a long way to help students overcome the challenges of speaking in front of a group.