- Research
Addressing Work Refusal in the Classroom
As educators grapple with the silent protest of student work refusal, research illuminates the underlying causes—and possible solutions. - Teaching Strategies
Bringing Interval Instruction to Your Classroom
Research finds that lessons that go from direct instruction to active learning and back again can increase students’ understanding. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
A Tool to Encourage Students to Respect the Dignity of Their Classmates
The Dignity Index asks students to reflect on their thoughts about others and their willingness to listen to those with different views. - Assessment
Calibrating Best Practices Across a Whole School
This school has identified core instructional practices and conducts regular walk-throughs for teachers to observe their peers’ lessons—then designs targeted professional development so every classroom can get aligned. - Technology Integration
Using Tech Tools to Energize Young Students’ Math Learning
These tools go beyond endless drills and make learning more interactive and collaborative.105 - Classroom Management
A Strategy for Encouraging Students to Talk in Class
Use this assessment tool to align student participation to Bloom’s Taxonomy in the high school classroom.108 - Differentiated Instruction
Shining a Light on Dyscalculia
Here’s how to recognize what might be behind a student’s difficulty with math as well as strategies for teaching them.135 - Technology Integration
5 Strategies for Supporting AI Adoption
School leaders can help educators see the benefits of using AI tools by offering informative resources and hands-on training.137 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
How to Authentically Use PBL Products
Knowing their work will be shown to a public audience is a powerful and positive motivation for students to produce great work.131 - Administration & Leadership
Building Your Staff’s Emotional Intelligence
When teachers are in tune with their emotions and those of their colleagues, it's easier to work collaboratively.124
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- THE RESEARCH IS IN
5 Popular Education Beliefs That Aren’t Backed by Research
Making adjustments to these common misconceptions can turn dubious strategies into productive lessons, the research suggests.6.1k - The Research is In
How to Move From the ‘Main Idea’ to ‘Background Knowledge’
Traditional approaches to reading instruction—such as finding the “main idea”—are less effective than a knowledge-rich approach, the research shows.2.9k - Teaching Strategies
27 Super-Smart, Teacher-Tested Closing Activities
Quick (and fun) strategies to check for understanding, reinforce learning, and identify misconceptions in the last moments of class.2.7k - Assessment
A Late Work Policy That Works for Teachers and Students
Creating clear boundaries around when students can submit assignments after the due date can boost morale for everyone.2.5k - Formative Assessment
28 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding
From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible.1.5k
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28 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding
From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible.1.5k - Assessment
A Late Work Policy That Works for Teachers and Students
Creating clear boundaries around when students can submit assignments after the due date can boost morale for everyone.2.5k - Assessment
Using Portfolios to Assess Student Learning
Allowing students to select the work that they feel is most representative of their learning is a powerful way to evaluate student knowledge.279 - Assessment
A More Efficient and Productive Way to Conduct Math Assessments
Here’s how to assign graded work that more accurately assesses elementary students’ learning and saves time.435 - Assessment
How Many Retakes Should Students Get?
Teachers can set fair boundaries on retakes to emphasize skill building without creating an unmanageable workload for themselves.1.4k
- Professional Learning
Enhancing Classroom Engagement by Creating ‘the Buzz’
Teachers can prioritize student voice and set up challenging tasks to encourage the hum of active learning.211 - Professional Learning
4 Practical Tips for Improving as a Teacher
Maintaining habits that actively focus on your professional improvement can help you be a more confident and impactful teacher.389 - Student Engagement
3 Engagement Strategies Teachers Can Borrow From Park Rangers
Park rangers use effective instructional techniques to capture their audience's attention that can also work seamlessly in your classroom.352 - Professional Learning
Using Learning Labs for More Engaging PD
In one district, math learning labs are allowing teachers to see how coaches handle complex instructional practices in their classrooms.172 - Administration & Leadership
How to Avoid Burnout as a District-Level Administrator
A look at some steps you can take in areas ranging from time management to professional learning to maintain well-being in the face of job stress.385
- Formative Assessment
Planning Writing Lessons for the Early Elementary Grades
Teachers can provide thoughtful instruction that supports the sustained development of young students’ literacy skills.324 - Formative Assessment
Using Formative Assessment to Measure Student Progress
Teachers can use the feedback they gain from assessing to drive instructional outcomes and help students understand what success looks like.406 - Formative Assessment
60-Second Strategy: NAEM Tracker
With a series of quick check-ins, students can assess their own learning—which lets teachers plan their next lesson with ease.692 - Teaching Strategies
27 Super-Smart, Teacher-Tested Closing Activities
Quick (and fun) strategies to check for understanding, reinforce learning, and identify misconceptions in the last moments of class.2.7k - Formative Assessment
A Metacognitive Strategy to Help High School Students See Their Progress in Learning
These activities, with adaptable worksheets, help high school students check their understanding of course content quickly.718