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How to Create More Opportunities for Writing in Secondary ELA Classes
Educators can reconsider what constitutes impactful writing instruction by giving students different opportunities to compose. - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Using Effective Driving Questions in Science to Help Make Sense of the World
Students can explore scientific principles using driving questions like ‘Why do I see so many squirrels but I can’t find any stegosauruses?’ - Brain-Based Learning
What Do Teachers Need to Know About Memory?
A knowledge of how we store and use information is invaluable for teachers in helping students to internalize lessons in long-term memory.146 - Professional Learning
4 Steps to Help Teachers Reset This Summer
Taking some time for reflection now sets teachers up for a strong start when they return to the classroom after the break.259 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
How to Guide Young Learners to Follow the Rules
Tips for helping preschool students understand expected classroom behaviors and develop their social skills.121 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
Making Math Classes More Welcoming for Black Students
When Black students’ lives are reflected in math instruction, they’re more likely to achieve success.156 - Formative Assessment
Feedback That Empowers Students
If it’s tailored to the individual student and clear-cut, feedback can be a formidable learning tool.284 - The Research Is in
Do Dyslexia Fonts Actually Work?
Specialized fonts for students with dyslexia are gaining in popularity. But they’re based on a key misconception, experts warn.402 - Classroom Management
6 Ways to Get to Know Your Students and Build a Classroom Community
Teachers can build rapport with students by starting the year with activities that encourage sharing of interests, and by connecting those interests to curriculum.338 - Classroom Management
How to Safely Manage a Student in Crisis
A trauma-sensitive, proactive plan for safely managing disruptive behavior includes knowing when to call for support and how to help a student de-escalate.831
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Creating a Classroom That Is Student, not Teacher, Driven
Teachers can take a step back and create lessons that put student explorations at the center of learning.6.9k - Professional Learning
6 Museums With Exceptional Teacher Resources
From full-fledged lesson plans and virtual field trips to expansive digital archives and opportunities for professional learning, museums have so much to offer beyond the in-person experience.5.4k - School Culture
3 Key Areas to Reflect on This Summer
As the year ends, high school teachers and administrators can assess their schools’ traditions, celebrations, and student leadership practices.2.9k - Brain-Based Learning
Metacognitive Talk Guides Students to Discuss Their Thought Processes
Students don’t always speak up in class unless they know the right answer. This strategy encourages them to talk as a way to create knowledge.924 - Literacy
6 Quick Strategies to Build Vocabulary
Teaching students new words can be a brief and agreeable part of the school day—providing valuable exposure to vocabulary they need to know.904
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4 Tips to Improve Slide Show Lessons
Carefully designed slides can help students stay focused and allow teachers to deliver more complicated lessons.403 - Blended Learning
Education Buzzwords Defined: What Is Blended Learning?
See how blended learning—a combination of online activities and face-to-face teaching—helps teachers differentiate instruction and spend more time with students.287 - Special Education
Tools for Supporting Students With Reading Disabilities
Using text-to-speech tools boosts access and engagement for students with reading disabilities, leading to improved academic outcomes.378 - Technology Integration
Digital Resources for Play-Based Learning in Preschool
Digital media has the potential to be hands-on and playful. These online platforms encourage young students to engage in open-ended exploration.380
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How to Guide Young Learners to Follow the Rules
Tips for helping preschool students understand expected classroom behaviors and develop their social skills.121 - Classroom Management
6 Ways to Get to Know Your Students and Build a Classroom Community
Teachers can build rapport with students by starting the year with activities that encourage sharing of interests, and by connecting those interests to curriculum.338 - Classroom Management
How to Safely Manage a Student in Crisis
A trauma-sensitive, proactive plan for safely managing disruptive behavior includes knowing when to call for support and how to help a student de-escalate.831 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Teaching and Modeling Gratitude in Elementary School
Lessons in gratitude help students develop social awareness, a key component of social and emotional learning.731
- Mental Health
How Comfort Dogs Can Support Students’ Well-Being
When the guidance department at this New York City high school brought in a comfort dog, students felt more comfortable about seeking help, and school spirit—and attendance—increased.360 - The Research Is In
We Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks
When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study.5.3k - Education Trends
Why Sex Education Isn’t Just About Biology Anymore
We talked to science teachers and health educators across the country to better understand how sex ed has evolved to adapt to our increasingly complex sociopolitical climate.434 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
4 Ways to Build Emotional Literacy
By teaching students how to identify, process, and communicate their feelings, educators give them a set of tools they can use throughout their lives to calm themselves, navigate conflict, and build stronger relationships.402