- Teaching Strategies
4 Keys to a Successful Start at a New School
It’s normal to be a little nervous about starting work at a new school, but there are things you can do to make it easier. - Assessment
8 Ways to Amp Up Science Assessments
A rich mix of assessments gives students creative opportunities to showcase learning—and delivers a more comprehensive picture of what they know. - Learning Environments
A Strategic Approach to Seating Arrangements in High School
Which seating arrangement works best—assigned, random, or something else? Here’s an idea from someone who has tried them all. - Student Engagement
Making Math Tangible With a Dream House Project
When students work together to calculate construction costs and negotiate design choices, they develop skills in math and collaboration—all while letting their imaginations run wild. - Professional Learning
Things You Should Know Your First Year as a High School Counselor
Having a plan for your career can help you know what to expect in the role and how to navigate likely challenges. - Teaching Strategies
Making the Most of Guest Speakers
A little preparation beforehand can help ensure that the experience will be rewarding for students and the speaker.102 - Teaching Strategies
Setting the Tone for the First Lesson of the Year
To start the academic year off well, approach your high school students in ways that make them feel seen and create excitement about the subject matter.135 - Critical Thinking
Using Juicy Sentences to Explore Complex Texts in ELA and Beyond
Breaking one complex sentence down into small parts enhances students’ awareness of vocabulary, syntax, and sentence structure.109 - New Teachers
Question: What Advice Would You Give a First-Year Teacher?
We’re gathering insights from seasoned educators. If you're a new teacher, check out their advice!107 - Technology Integration
Why I Learned to Embrace Classroom Timers
Using a timer helps teachers ensure that they are making the most of their limited time with students.103
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- School Culture
3 Schools, 3 Principals, 3 Cell Phone Bans
These three schools have recently implemented policies banning cell phones in some or all areas of the school—but each has taken a very different approach.3.6k - 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.3.6k - Administration & Leadership
Building Authentic Community During Meetings
Instead of doing icebreakers, facilitators can offer activities that encourage participants to make genuine connections with each other.846 - 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.715 - Classroom Management
Using ‘Rolling Starts’ at the Beginning of Class
Activities with built-in differentiation and high engagement are an effective way to get elementary students into a learning mindset.683
- Technology Integration
A Meaningful App-Building Project
Projects that take several weeks to complete can bring about class unity and give students a unique learning experience.168 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
National History Day as a Framework for PBL
These strategies for using the annual competition for project-based learning can help engage students in US history and promote design thinking.237 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
3 Ways to Introduce International Civics to Your Students
Engaging with different cultures allows high school students to develop an empathetic and globally inclusive perspective.305 - 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.309 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
How to Authentically Use PBL Products
Knowing their work will be shown to a public audience is a powerful and positive motivation for students to produce great work.333
- Literacy
4 Activities to Build Background Knowledge
When students build their understanding of new topics on knowledge they already have, they are able to draw inferences and make connections that can boost reading comprehension and performance. - School Libraries
Reigniting the Joy of Reading With Book Tastings
Offering students a chance to sample new genres and styles of books in the school library can help them break out of a reading rut.440 - Literacy
Supporting Struggling Readers in Navigating Grade-Level Texts
A reading interventionist shares strategies to help students in grades 3 to 8 access grade-level material.433 - Literacy
6 Picture Books to Ease the Anxiety of Having a Substitute
Young learners thrive on routine, and these books can help prepare them for the inevitable occasional absence of their teacher.173 - ChatGPT & Generative AI
Using AI to Support Vocabulary Lessons
Seeing AI-generated images of the words they’re learning can help boost elementary students’ engagement.589
- Administration & Leadership
How to Take a Summer Break From Your Email
These tips can help administrators step away from their crowded inboxes and make time for what’s important.128 - Administration & Leadership
3 Tips for Using Trauma-Informed Practices as a School Leader
By centering safety and connection, administrators can help promote the well-being of their staff and students.197 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Self-Regulation Practices for Teachers and Students
Using these strategies regularly can help elementary school teachers ensure that their rooms are inviting and productive.543 - New Teachers
Strengthening Your Teacher Identity
Reflective practices can help new teachers stay resilient and grounded as they encounter challenges on the job.239 - Technology Integration
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.196