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Education Equity
Thwarting Deficit Narratives in Math Class
To counter societal messages about who is able to be successful in math, teachers can help all students recognize their math brilliance.
Dylan Kane

Project-Based Learning
3 Common PBL Problems—and Solutions
Ideas for how to overcome issues that teachers new to project-based learning frequently encounter.
John McCarthy
Classroom Management
Social Contracts Foster Community in the Classroom
When students and teachers collaborate to create shared behavior expectations, the whole class is invested in the norms.
Literacy
How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction
Though it’s sometimes seen as old-fashioned, dictation can be useful in teaching early elementary students to spell.
Joanna Marsh

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Mental Health
As Teen Stress Increases, Teachers Look for Answers
Seventy percent of teens say stress is a major problem. Research backs that up—and teachers are beginning to offer solutions.
Andrew Simmons
Teaching Strategies
Fun Music Lessons for Elementary Students
You only need to know a little bit about music to begin teaching your students to read notes and make music—no instruments required.
Blair Minchin
School Leadership
Collaborative Learning for Educators
Coaching is an effective form of professional development, and embedding it in the culture of a school or district is key.
Brandon Johnson, Allison Rodman
Student Wellness
Building School Community Through Physical Activity
Physical activity provides an opportunity to build character, use teamwork, and foster a sense of belonging in schools.
Eric Nelson

Teaching Isn’t a Personality Contest

Laura Lee

Project-Based Learning »

Project-Based Learning
3 Common PBL Problems—and Solutions
Ideas for how to overcome issues that teachers new to project-based learning frequently encounter.
John McCarthy
Project-Based Learning
How to Set Up Rich Experiential Learning Units
Two teachers who guided a project-based learning unit that included travel share how to replicate the deep engagement they saw without going anywhere.
Adrianna Smyth, Craig Miller
Project-Based Learning
5 Tips for Getting Started With PBL in Math Classes
Pointers for middle and high school math teachers who have concerns about incorporating project-based learning in their classes.
Suzie Boss
Project-Based Learning
How to Use a Play for Project-Based Learning
Seventh graders staging an adaptation of A Christmas Carol work on literary and historical analysis as well as the design process.
Teague Tubach

Family Engagement »

Parent Partnership
How Parents Can Help Their Kids With Studying
Advice that teachers can share with the parents of middle and high school students about how to get the most out of time spent studying.
Blake Harvard
Family Engagement
Responding Calmly to Upset Parents
When an angry email shows up in the inbox, it can be tempting to respond in kind. These five tips from a middle school principal lead to better responses.
Jessica Cabeen
Family Engagement
Sharing College and Career Options With Families
A middle school and a high school host an informational event for parents and guardians on some of the post-graduation options open to their children.
Jill Fletcher
Family Engagement
Growing a School Community
An elementary school garden has fostered community by giving English-speaking staff and Spanish-speaking families a shared goal.
Juliana Urtubey

Brain-Based Learning »

Brain-Based Learning
Maintaining Students’ Motivation for Learning as the Year Goes On
Neuroscience can suggest ways to keep students working toward their learning goals after their initial excitement wears off.
Judy Willis
Brain-Based Learning
Debunking the IQ-Dyslexia Myth
Children with dyslexia who struggle to read often conclude they're not smart enough to master the materials—but the research says that's wrong.
Brain-Based Learning
Dragons and Fairy Tales in Science Class
Using stories as a hook to grab students’ attention leads them to deep engagement with scientific concepts.
Amy Schwartzbach-Kang, Edward Kang
Brain-Based Learning
Why Boredom Often Beats Screen Time
Teaching the nuances of when and how to use technology—and leaving room for boredom—can be invaluable, says journalist Manoush Zomorodi.
Laura Lee

Transforming a School Through Arts Integration

Thwarting Deficit Narratives in Math Class

3 Common PBL Problems—and Solutions

Social Contracts Foster Community in the Classroom

How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction

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As Teen Stress Increases, Teachers Look for Answers

Fun Music Lessons for Elementary Students

Collaborative Learning for Educators

Building School Community Through Physical Activity

Morning Meetings: Building Community in the Classroom

The Benefits of Learning a Second Language

Learning on Their Feet

60-Second Strategy: 3-Read Protocol

Responding Calmly to Upset Parents

Ditching the Reading Logs

Teaching Isn’t a Personality Contest

How to Increase Participation by Asking Better Questions

11 Questions You’ll Be Asked at a Teaching Interview

Teaching Isn’t a Personality Contest

Laura Lee

3 Common PBL Problems—and Solutions

How to Set Up Rich Experiential Learning Units

5 Tips for Getting Started With PBL in Math Classes

How to Use a Play for Project-Based Learning

How Parents Can Help Their Kids With Studying

Responding Calmly to Upset Parents

Sharing College and Career Options With Families

Growing a School Community

Maintaining Students’ Motivation for Learning as the Year Goes On

Debunking the IQ-Dyslexia Myth

Dragons and Fairy Tales in Science Class

Why Boredom Often Beats Screen Time

Transforming a School Through Arts Integration

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Thwarting Deficit Narratives in Math Class

3 Common PBL Problems—and Solutions

Teaching Isn’t a Personality Contest