- Arts Integration
A Look at How Arts Teachers Can Promote a Sense of Community
Arts teachers can help all students in a school feel that they’re part of a collaborative learning community, even when they’re not together. 
Technology Integration'Twitter Wars' Breathe Life into Challenging Material
How to use Twitter, and other social media tools kids love, to engage in fun, authentic learning around esoteric content.
Project-Based Learning5 Ways to Promote Healthy Discourse During Project-Based Learning
Encouraging middle and high school students to talk through differences of opinion can make for stronger projects and greater learning gains.
Online LearningThe Power of Undo in Digital Art
When students make artwork digitally, they find new ways to take risks, build confidence, and get creative.
School LeadershipHow School Leaders Can Frame Tough Decisions
When school leaders know how to ask themselves the right questions—and when and how to ask for help—the path forward becomes clearer.
Early Childhood EducationMaking Space for Student Choice in Preschool
Sometimes teachers need to require kids to do certain things, and it’s easier to get their buy-in if they know their voices are heard too.
Social and Emotional LearningMaking Space: Teaching After Trauma
Teachers sometimes feel a need to change their lesson plans when traumatic events occur, but that may not be the best strategy.131
School LibrariesKeeping Story Time Alive in the Pandemic
Story time is a powerful tool for helping preschool and elementary kids and their families feel connected during distance learning.170
Critical ThinkingLow-Tech Scientific Exploration for Students at Home
A fifth-grade teacher shares ideas on how students can explore common phenomena with simple materials in and around their homes.
Apps6 Ways to Jam on Jamboard: Using the Digital Whiteboard in a Hybrid Classroom
The popular Google app facilitates meaningful collaboration for both remote and in-class students.298
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Social and Emotional LearningA Daily Ritual That Builds Trust and Community Among Students
An activity that encourages students to open up about a person close to them can bring a whole class together in profound ways.5.5k
Online LearningBringing More of a Classroom Feel to Distance Learning
Through technology, teachers can share the sights and sounds of the classroom to help remote students feel more connected.1.8k
Interest-Based LearningHow to Set Up a Science Fair During the Pandemic
A middle school science teacher preps her students for science fair by exploring their interest in real world issues.1.5k
Classroom ManagementUsing High Expectations to Boost Students’ Sense of Belonging
Research shows that when students—particularly those from traditionally marginalized groups—feel like they belong in the classroom, they engage more deeply in the learning process.985
Education TrendsHas the Pandemic Ushered in New Norms in Education?
Less reliance on high-stakes testing and more emphasis on student choice could be here to stay.971
- Technology Integration
'Twitter Wars' Breathe Life into Challenging Material
How to use Twitter, and other social media tools kids love, to engage in fun, authentic learning around esoteric content. 
Classroom Technology3 Ways to Level Up Your Zoom Skills
By getting familiar with more advanced features of the popular videoconferencing tool, teachers can encourage more interactivity and collaboration during online learning.
Interest-Based LearningBuilding Student Agency With Genius Hour
The popular model of self-guided learning can be used to engage upper elementary students in conducting and presenting research—and learning to use new technology.546
The Research Is InThe 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.16.4k
Teacher LeadershipHow to Help Teachers Learn New Technology
Created by and for teachers, one school created an effective approach for technology professional development.807
Professional DevelopmentPD That Helps Teachers Improve the Quality of Their Video Instruction
Tips for planning professional development that supports teachers’ growing skills in using video to enhance students’ learning.3.3k
School LeadershipStaff Meetings Get a Needed Makeover During the Pandemic
Educators across the country share their insights on how the pandemic has forced them to change staff meetings—for the better.1.1k
Professional DevelopmentBuilding Adult Capacity for Social and Emotional Learning
By taking one day a month to provide staff with training and support, this organization equips adults to better care for the young people they serve.295
Online LearningSmart Ways to Upgrade Your Home Teaching Setup
You may be teaching from your living room, but a few simple adjustments can up your teaching game.824
Learning EnvironmentsMoving Your Classroom Outside During the Pandemic
One teacher shares how her rural elementary school safely and effectively took their classrooms outdoors.510- The Research Is In
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.16.4k 
Early Childhood EducationIntegrating Loose Parts Play in a Preschool Program
Children use pine cones, old toys, and more in loose parts play, but it’s important that they also get a chance to play with bigger aspects of their learning environment and shape it according to their own vision.1.2k