- Brain-Based Learning
Turning Difficult Lessons Into Deeper Learning
Pop quizzes, self-tests, and other active strategies are more effective for students than simply reviewing notes.103Your content has been saved!
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Confidence-Boosting Strategies for the Elementary Grades
By helping young students feel more confident in their work, teachers can set them up for greater levels of success and engagement. - New Teachers
Preparing Future Educators for Their Careers
Student teaching advisers and students share ideas for making teacher preparation programs more relevant.102Your content has been saved!
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How to Get Teens Engaged as Readers
It can be tough to get on the same page when reading novels as a class, but with a few intentional practices, teachers can get teens reading in a way that’s equitable and enjoyable.Your content has been saved!
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2024 in Review, From Your Point of View
The inspiring debates and powerful ideas that energized, worried, and motivated you—our readers—this year. - Teaching Strategies
Guiding Students to Think Like a Teacher
To increase engagement and foster collaboration, high school teachers can have students prepare and present part of a lesson. - Administration & Leadership
5 Ways to Support New School Leaders
Structured opportunities for professional learning go a long way to help ensure the long-term success of new administrators.113Your content has been saved!
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Question: What’s Your Solution for Students in Groups Working Together?
We’re gathering tips for getting students in groups working well together. If this is something you struggle with, check out the comments. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
What ELA Teachers Should Know About AI Detectors
Programs designed to identify use of AI in student writing aren’t infallible, but there are other ways to promote authenticity in writing assignments.183Your content has been saved!
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Using Rhyming to Promote Phonemic Awareness in Elementary School
Playing with language can help students build necessary literacy skills and develop confidence as writers.
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- The Research Is In
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024
It’s that time again—our yearly review of the research you should read, from the sneaky ways that inattention can spread in your classroom to the promises and perils of AI. - Collaborative Learning
16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks. - Administration & Leadership
How Tiered Supports Reduced Chronic Absenteeism at a New Jersey High School
A new leadership team cut down on absences by trying a variety of outreach strategies, including a targeted mentorship program.589Your content has been saved!
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De-escalating the Brain, Not the Behavior
When students feel intense emotions, it’s important for teachers to meet them where they are and use strategies that guide them toward self-regulation. - Classroom Management
A 3-Step Process for Addressing Disruptive Behavior
Teachers can use this strategy to help dysregulated students get back on track and ready to participate in learning.
- Game-Based Learning
Using the ‘Would You Rather’ Game for Reasoning and Reflection
A classic decision-making game can help students practice higher-order thinking skills in every subject—and get them to approach content in fresh ways. - Critical Thinking
Documenting Learning Through Portfolios
These strategies let students see how they have progressed during the school year, enabling them to keep building on their successes and learning from any missteps. - New Teachers
Edutopia Sessions: Assessment for New Teachers
A panel of educators shares how new teachers can create meaningful assessments and target what’s truly important for students.Your content has been saved!
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Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently
Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning. - Assessment
Question: What Changes to Your Assessments Should Other Teachers Consider?
We're gathering tips for the teachers in our community. If assessments are something you struggle with, check the comments.
- ChatGPT & Generative AI
AI Tool Demo: Differentiating Class Materials With Diffit
Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shares how teachers are turning to Diffit to automatically adapt texts to different reading levels. - Student Wellness
9 Ways to Support Diverse Learning Needs in Physical Education
Teachers can adapt activities to make PE inclusive for all students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities. - Differentiated Instruction
A Lesson Plan to Engage and Challenge Students in Math Class
By shifting away from long lectures, teachers can meet students where they are and boost their confidence in math.272Your content has been saved!
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How to Support Chronically Absent Students When They Return to Class
It is possible to create effective lessons that allow students to absorb content at their own pace while also requiring mastery.366Your content has been saved!
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Breaking Down the Complex Work of Teaching PBL Into Manageable Chunks
Project-based learning can be daunting, but there are steps teachers can take to overcome the challenges.
- Technology Integration
6 Tips From a Tech Coach and Teacher
Educators can balance innovative and traditional methods of teaching to mindfully include technology in the classroom.258Your content has been saved!
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How to Plan Effective Professional Development for Instructional Coaches
Instructional coaches need thoughtfully crafted and fruitful training opportunities that meet the specific needs of their work.329Your content has been saved!
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‘Tech It Up’ to Build Staff Excitement Around Technology Integration
To enhance teachers’ tech use in the classroom, instructional coaches need their own training. Here’s a way to make it meaningful and fun.156Your content has been saved!
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6 Schoolwide Strategies to Improve Reading Skills
Helping students build their identities as readers and explicitly teaching the mechanics of reading can yield big gains across grade levels.762Your content has been saved!
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How to Help Teachers Make Smart Edtech Choices
Having too many apps and tools to choose from can be stressful, and coaches can play a key role in reducing that stress.241Your content has been saved!
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