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Proactive Classroom Management in Preschool
Teachers can foster children’s ability to make prosocial decisions by demonstrating faith in their good intentions and promoting their sense of control over their actions. 
LiteracyEmbracing the Social Aspect of Independent Reading
Many middle and high school students are interested in social media, and teachers can tap into that to promote enthusiasm for reading.
Inquiry-Based Learning4 Ways to Encourage Students to Ask Questions
When exploring their own questions is an integral part of class, students get more invested in working to find answers.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)How To Foster Kindness During Distance Learning
Practicing intentional kindness lays the foundation for good academic work. Here’s how to encourage it in a virtual classroom.
Project-Based Learning (PBL)Creating Opportunities for Project-Based Learning in Math
Rigorous PBL units in middle and high school math answer the age-old student question: “When am I ever going to need this?”145
Environmental EducationClimate Justice Projects Combine Science and Citizenship
Schools and districts can help students make connections between course content, environmental issues, and public policy.103
Literacy4 Ways to Explore Poetry on Earth Day
Connecting National Poetry Month and Earth Day can be fun, engaging, and inspiring for high school students.140
Education EquityToo Much Focus on ‘Learning Loss’ Will Be a Historic Mistake
Learning loss is real and needs to be addressed, but how we go about it should be commensurate with the size of the moment.8k
Professional LearningHow to Get a Teaching Job in 2021
We surveyed administrators, instructional coaches, and career counselors around the country for their insights on applying for teaching jobs this year.512
LiteracyBefore Writing, Getting Students Unstuck
When students struggle to get their thinking on the page, here are a few practices for getting the ideas flowing.158
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Coaches can do a lot to help even veteran teachers improve, especially when teachers know what kinds of support they’re looking for.545
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When video is at the core of instructional coaching, the entire process becomes more efficient and effective.452
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