- Student Engagement
Propelling Students Beyond ‘Doing School’
Small but purposeful classroom shifts can nudge kids from passive learning into active participation, giving them a stake in the game.106Your content has been saved!
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Using Oral Assessments to Enrich Our Understanding of Student Learning
If you’ve ever had the sense that grades didn’t truly reflect what students had learned, formal and informal talks can give you more data and a more accurate picture. - Technology Integration
8 Ways to Get Your Classroom Tech-Ready
From organizing your LMS to setting up a charging station, knocking these items off your to-do list can pave the way for a much smoother, tech-powered year.103Your content has been saved!
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Making Cleanup Time Joyful With the Messy Monster Game
This playful daily routine helps young learners practice responsibility and teamwork—while having fun outsmarting a classroom villian who loves a mess.Your content has been saved!
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3 Teacher-Created Games for Math Assessment Prep in Middle School
A little friendly competition can make reviewing math content fun and engaging while boosting student learning.139Your content has been saved!
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How to Make Purposeful Decisions About Generative AI in Your School
Avoiding both AI hype and fear, MIT’s Justin Reich calls for school leaders to acknowledge uncertainty and prioritize thoughtful, small-scale experiments.117Your content has been saved!
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7 Ways to Get Math Students to Show Their Thinking
Math isn’t just about answers—the process matters, too. These strategies spotlight reasoning and reveal student thinking.139Your content has been saved!
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Keeping Student Support Meetings Positive and Focused on Solutions
By discussing behaviors objectively and as though the student’s parents were present, teachers can work to effectively address issues.111Your content has been saved!
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5 Short Nature-Focused Activities for Young Students
Opportunities for outdoor learning don’t require special materials, and you can get started by dedicating just 10 minutes to the experience.110Your content has been saved!
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A Video Project That Asks Students to Celebrate Their Classmates
Teachers who worry that parent conferences may not convey the ‘everyday magic’ of the classroom can include these video clips in their talks.191Your content has been saved!
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- Research
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. - Classroom Management
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. - The Research Is In
Research-Based Tips for Optimal Seating Arrangements
The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, research suggests. - Student Engagement
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. - Research
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.
- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
A 3-Step Framework for Teaching Students How to Apologize
Teachers can help learners understand the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and repairing relationships with their peers.423Your content has been saved!
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10 Fun, Unexpected School Clubs Worth the Lift
From blending up fresh smoothies to raising chickens, these clubs require commitment—and they deliver joy, connection, and community in return. - Brain-Based Learning
Finding the Right Rhythm for Preschool Learning
Aligning teaching with the natural rhythms of how young students learn can cultivate a deeper understanding of the content.165Your content has been saved!
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Mindfulness Strategies for Young Learners
Easy-to-implement practices can support self-regulation and overall well-being in the early years.358Your content has been saved!
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Guiding Students to Overcome Learned Helplessness
New teachers can create an environment where students feel supported and understand that mistakes are part of the learning process.477Your content has been saved!
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Connecting Science to Problem-Solving in the Real World
Tackling authentic problems in science class helps students see the link between the lab and the challenges facing our world—and builds multiple skills along the way.Your content has been saved!
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Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Middle School
Having students design their own brands, logos, and podcasts gives them the opportunity to develop problem-solving and creativity skills.170Your content has been saved!
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Integrating STEM Across the Curriculum
Equipping students with transferrable skills such as innovative thinking and problem-solving can have a powerful effect on learning.178Your content has been saved!
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Are Robots Friends or Foes?
A project-based learning unit asks second-grade students this and other questions in an engaging hands-on experience.171Your content has been saved!
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How Accessible Tech Can Promote Empathy and Collaboration
A middle school design and technology teacher breaks down a three-project unit that nicely overlaps with STEAM content.282Your content has been saved!
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- Research
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. - The Research Is In
Research-Based Tips for Optimal Seating Arrangements
The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, research suggests. - Classroom Management
11 Tips to Keep Your Classroom Running Smoothly
When routines are strong, expectations are clear, and materials are organized, everyone in the classroom can focus on what matters most.627Your content has been saved!
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4 Essential Anchor Charts to Kick Off the School Year
Posting visual references to reinforce structure, routines, and expectations helps establish classroom culture and start the year strong.Your content has been saved!
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27 Ways to Optimize Your Classroom Design for Better Learning
A research-based lineup of smart, effective classroom design tips that support deep learning, reduce distraction, and build belonging.
