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A Protocol to Help School Leaders Turn Reflection Into Action
This process helps leaders implement complex initiatives, such as developing a Portrait of a Graduate, to encourage deeper learning.Your content has been saved!
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10 Community-Building Icebreakers
These engaging activities can help both students and staff get to know each other better.Your content has been saved!
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3 Ways to Boost Students’ Motivation to Learn
New research suggests that motivation isn’t built on grades but on whether grades match students’ expectations, so showing them evidence of their learning is key.243Your content has been saved!
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Elevating Public Speaking Skills With Tools From Theater Arts
A workshop with an actor goes a long way in teaching students how to articulate and present their knowledge—and builds their confidence.Your content has been saved!
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22 Recent Books You Shouldn’t Miss
Edutopia’s books editor read 70 new education books in the past year. Here are the most notable, must-read books for teachers and school leaders.135Your content has been saved!
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How to Improve Procurement Agreements With Edtech Vendors
Outcomes-based contracts help schools provide students with effective edtech tools and achieve specific, measurable results.108Your content has been saved!
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9 Ways to Teach Students the Value of Slow, Methodical Thinking
Quick thinking has its place in the classroom, but students who also master slower, more deliberate thinking develop the skills to know when each approach serves them best.125Your content has been saved!
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Projects, Purpose, and the Teenage Mind
Neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on why adolescent students search for deeper meaning—and what that tells us about designing schools that engage teens. - Critical Thinking
Fostering Philosophical Thinking in Preschool
Young children naturally explore deep questions—how should we act toward each other? how do we know things?—and teachers can encourage their curiosity and growing understanding.126Your content has been saved!
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3 Fun Ways to Create Community in Science Class
From a chromatography lab designed to solve a mystery to puzzle races, these activities get high school students talking—while doing science.113Your content has been saved!
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30 Ways to Bring Calm to a Noisy High School Classroom
From 'finding the lull' to the magic of a dramatic whisper, these teacher-tested strategies quickly get high school students focused and back on track. - Classroom Management
41 Elementary Classroom Jobs to Build Shared Responsibility and Community
Classroom jobs help students feel seen, trusted, and excited to contribute to their classroom community.2.9kYour content has been saved!
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4 Characteristics of Outstanding ‘Warm Demander’ Teachers
The dispositions and priorities of teachers who hold high expectations for every child, care deeply, and help them reach their academic potential in a structured environment.1.6kYour content has been saved!
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11 Smart Student Desk Layouts
How classroom seating—from traditional rows to Socratic circles and L-shaped clusters—alters classroom dynamics and shapes learning outcomes. - New Teachers
A First-Week Survey That Fits on an Index Card
Teachers can get to know their students and start building community from the first week with a simple survey.
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How Process Checklists Support Student Writing Skills in the Age of AI
Teachers can provide a detailed checklist to guide students to produce a strong piece of original writing.414Your content has been saved!
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Using a Quick Sort Protocol to Understand Student Thinking
This protocol can help you get a better understanding of student thinking and make more informed instructional decisions.200Your content has been saved!
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How to Build Better, More Effective Tests and Quizzes
Your tests might be falling short due to a few fixable missteps. Here’s how educators are fine-tuning their approach for better, more accurate results. - Student Engagement
Using Checklists to Support Hands-On Science Learning
Working at their own pace with a scaffold allows students to build knowledge and have positive learning experiences.218Your content has been saved!
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The Proven Benefits of Grading Less
By shifting their focus from letter grades to meaningful feedback, teachers can unlock deeper learning, foster motivation, and minimize bias in the classroom.Your content has been saved!
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5 Simple Shifts to Engage Young Writers
By changing how they introduce writing activities and revision, teachers can inspire young students to see themselves as writers.223Your content has been saved!
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6 Books to Inspire Student Writers in Elementary School
Mentor texts can inspire students to more thoughtfully craft their language, and they make writing feel more fun.274Your content has been saved!
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How Short Writing Activities Help Build a Strong Math Community
The opportunity to reflect on what they know helps students strengthen their mathematical understanding and supports communication skills.185Your content has been saved!
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Problem-Solving Discussions in Elementary Math
Creating opportunities to talk about math builds understanding and strengthens language development for all students—particularly English language learners.179Your content has been saved!
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7 Writing Activities That Engage Your Students’ Senses
Upper elementary teachers can guide students to focus on small details as they learn to use descriptive language and imagery.
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4 Subtle Shifts for Better Classroom Management
Tiny tweaks can make a big difference for calming chaos in the classroom—these research-backed tips can help teachers get started.Your content has been saved!
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5 Tips for Welcoming Classroom Visitors
Elementary teachers can use these ideas to host family visitors without feeling overwhelmed or anxious.111Your content has been saved!
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30 Quick Tips for New Teachers
There’s no magic formula for getting through your first year, but these pointers will help you keep perspective and carry on. - Brain-Based Learning
3 Ways to Build Metacognitive Skills in Young Students
These strategies can help new teachers notice and support the important moments when students make breakthroughs in their thinking.233Your content has been saved!
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Facilitating Classroom Success All Year Long
A middle school teacher explains how he creates a welcoming, community-focused environment that keeps students engaged.223Your content has been saved!
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