- Technology Integration
Effective Uses of Technology in Elementary School
Minimizing screen time and maximizing student interactions are worthwhile, but there are still good uses of technology in the elementary grades. - Education Equity
How to Make Your Equity Policy a Reality
A look at how districts can ensure that their commitment to equity has momentum geared toward success. - Media Literacy
Teaching Students to Evaluate Websites
A few pointers on how to guide middle and high school students to determine whether a website offers accurate information. - Student Engagement
Building Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected. - Professional Learning
3 Keys to Evolving as a Lifelong Learner
Engaging in a process of learning, unlearning, and relearning puts educators on a path to continuous improvement.139 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
A Simple, Effective Framework for PBL
This plan was designed to guide teachers who haven’t had formal training in project-based learning.113 - Diversity
Setting Up a Disability-Inclusive Curriculum
Six strategies for making people with disabilities a part of your students’ diverse learning experiences.196 - Student Engagement
5 Ways to Increase Students’ Engagement in Writing
Upper elementary teachers can make small shifts in how they teach writing to spark students’ interest and promote critical thinking.178 - Student Engagement
The Masked Teacher
While face coverings present barriers to easy communication, educators can build a rapport with students by being deliberate in their interactions.170 - Student Engagement
3 Strategies to Get Students Talking in Math Classrooms
Talking through their math work helps students understand it better, and these strategies get those conversations started.262
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- Technology Integration
7 Clever, Teacher-Tested Tech Hacks
From dropping a pin into online texts, to teaching students the art of checklists, here’s how teachers are upping their edtech game.2k - Classroom Management
‘Am I Your Favorite Student?’
This question comes up fairly often, and it’s a good idea to have an answer ready to go.1.5k - Teaching Strategies
3 Strategies for Setting Up Rigorous Expectations With Students
Explaining the criteria for successful learning at the surface, deep, and transfer levels puts students in a better position to meet benchmarks.1.1k - Differentiated Instruction
5 Ways to Bolster Students’ Confidence in Math
Exposure to a variety of approaches to problem-solving provides students with opportunities to improve their math skills.1.1k - Culturally Responsive Teaching
The ‘Beautiful Struggle’ of Culturally Responsive Teaching
Middle school teacher Lorena Germán discusses the need for open, honest classroom discussions about the country’s history.819
- Integrated Studies
How Literature Can Enhance Math and Science
Teachers can use stories and poems to boost students’ understanding of math and science concepts while giving them extra reading practice.455 - Integrated Studies
Incorporating Robotics Across the Curriculum
There’s a place for lessons involving robots in every grade and every subject—not just science and math but English and social studies too.292 - Environmental Education
Exploring Environmental Issues Outside of Science Classes
Whether students are studying art, math, social studies or English, there’s a way to incorporate environmental concerns.299 - Environmental Education
Taking an Interdisciplinary Approach to Environmental Science
Teachers in any content area can use project-based learning to explore environmental concerns with their students.427
- Student Engagement
5 Ways to Increase Students’ Engagement in Writing
Upper elementary teachers can make small shifts in how they teach writing to spark students’ interest and promote critical thinking.178 - Student Voice
Opportunities for Student Decision-Making
When high school students have a say in what happens in the classroom, they become more invested in their work.257 - Literacy
Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher on the Benefits of Peer Writing Groups
In this excerpt from ‘4 Essential Studies,’ Kittle and Gallagher explain why they have student writers work together from across the country.335 - Literacy
Helping Young Writers Improve With a Unit on Word Choice
A series of lessons focused on word choice can help high-achieving elementary school writers learn to revise their work.563
- Learning Environments
10 Best Plants for the Classroom
Plants do more than liven up your decor—they can help students feel better, and learn better too.369 - Play & Recess
A Hop, Skip, and a Jump: Creating Your Own Sensory Path
The possibilities for creating a sensory path to give students a movement break are endless. Here’s what schools across the country are doing.863 - Flexible Classrooms
Education Buzzwords Defined: What Are Flexible Classrooms?
It’s not just about moving desks and chairs around—a flexible learning space makes room for more student voice and choice.1.9k - Learning Environments
8 Simple Steps to Launching an Outdoor Learning Program
Learning outside regularly—whether for a class period or on a multiday trip—can improve students’ academic performance and health.492
