- New Teachers
3 Reflection Questions to Help You End the Year Intentionally
Reflecting can help teachers bring closure to the school year, connect with students, and continually improve their practice.Your content has been saved!
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Using PBL to Support Young English Learners
These ideas for project-based learning can help students in preschool to grade 2 grow their language skills as they learn content.Your content has been saved!
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Creating Your School’s Mission Statement
These strategies follow a systematic and inclusive approach to help ensure that everyone is on board.Your content has been saved!
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Giving Students the Skills to Spot Fake News
By learning how to deconstruct news stories and identify media bias, students equip themselves to become smarter digital consumers.Your content has been saved!
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6 Ways to Inspire Intrinsic Motivation in Elementary Students
These strategies encourage students to explore, learn, and grow without the expectation of rewards.Your content has been saved!
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5 Teacher-Tested AI Tools for Beginners
Feeling curious about AI but overwhelmed by options? Edtech specialist Eric Curts cuts through the noise with five tools you can start using today. - Critical Thinking
Leveraging Student Interests to Teach Critical Analysis
Even when the topic isn’t a student’s favorite, teachers can encourage deep thinking through opportunities to make personal connections.119Your content has been saved!
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Cultivating Curiosity in Kindergarten
Teachers can support students’ natural curiosity by creating a spot for them to post their questions, which can be the basis for future lessons.142Your content has been saved!
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A Restorative Alternative to Out-of-School Suspensions
This strategy focuses on helping the student stay part of the school community through tutoring, counseling, and community service.304Your content has been saved!
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How New Teachers Can Encourage Student Agency
When students get stuck on a concept, a compassionate approach that supports productive struggle might help them proceed.143Your content has been saved!
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- Communication Skills
Adapting Socratic Seminars for Elementary
With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students. - Research
8 Small But Impactful Classroom Management Shifts
How using subtle gestures, spatial awareness, and tone of voice can nudge your classroom toward smoother operations. - Communication Skills
5 Ways to Elevate Your Classroom Discussions
Even when many students hesitate to speak up, teachers can inspire thoughtful, vibrant discussion with these classroom-tested strategies. - Student Wellness
3 Ways to Help Students Build Attention Stamina
These simple tools and strategies can improve focus in the classroom. - Student Engagement
Keeping Students Engaged During Long Class Periods
By chunking class time using gradual release of responsibility, teachers can vary their teaching strategies to help students maintain focus.
- Assessment
Tyler Rablin on Ditching Old Assessment Systems to Build Student Motivation
Frustrated by the narrow lens of traditional grading, this instructional coach and former English teacher redesigned his grade book to encourage authentic student buy-in. - Assessment
6 Ways Data Can Guide Learning
When educators use data effectively, it can lead to improvements in students’ learning and well-being.196Your content has been saved!
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6 Ways to Upgrade Old-School Book Reports
These creative alternatives to book reports can spark imaginations, boost comprehension, and reignite a love for reading. - Assessment
4 Test-Taking Strategies That Help Students Show What They Know
By teaching students to approach test questions critically, you can help them accurately show what they've learned and avoid picking wrong answer choices. - Assessment
Getting Rid of Zeros Won’t Fix the Grade Book
Well-meaning efforts to assess learning accurately have led some schools to set 50 as the lowest grade, but that can have negative consequences. Here’s a better solution.
- Professional Learning
Your Impact Is Our Greatest Story
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re reflecting on the stories you’ve helped us tell—and saying thank you.Your content has been saved!
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How to Get Started With Faculty-Led PD
When teachers learn from each other, professional development can be deeply meaningful and lead to long-lasting positive outcomes. - Classroom Management
How to Implement the Three Teacher Classroom Model
Rethinking the roles of students and the classroom environment can help teachers create effective learning experiences. - Professional Learning
Question: What Should Edutopia Cover Next?
We're planning future stories, and we want to hear directly from you about the topics you want Edutopia to cover next. - Professional Learning
Question: What’s a “Stolen” Idea That Worked for You?
Educators don't have to reinvent the wheel. A "stolen" idea is often as good as one that's brand new. Share what's worked for you!
- School Culture
Innovative Ways to Acclimate New Students to Your School
Starting middle and high school is hard—but schools can do a lot to smooth the transition and build belonging from day one. - Student Wellness
3 Ways to Help Students Build Attention Stamina
These simple tools and strategies can improve focus in the classroom. - Brain-Based Learning
Creating Moments of Connection With All Students
Creating a sense of belonging and safety for each student is foundational to fostering a learning environment.276Your content has been saved!
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Question: How Do You Support Students Overwhelmed by Taking Tests?
Test anxiety can hinder student success. Share your strategies for supporting students who are overwhelmed by taking tests. - Diversity
6 Strategies to Support Students With Non-Traditional Family Structures
Schools can avoid unintentionally alienating students by ensuring that all family structures are represented and welcomed.
