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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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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.
- Technology Integration
A 4-Step Framework for Exploring AI on Your Own Terms
A no-pressure, thoughtful approach to AI exploration: You set the timeline, reflect honestly on what’s working, and let your practice guide the process.233Your content has been saved!
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How to Talk to Students About AI
Some are banning it, others embracing it—but every teacher should consider starting a classroom conversation about generative AI.Your 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.133Your content has been saved!
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5 Tips to Streamline Your Gmail Inbox
Applying specific settings can help you stay organized and control the flow of messages that you receive. - Technology Integration
A Hands-On Approach to Robotics for Elementary Students
Simple ways to guide students to explore, experiment, and innovate together using robotics kits in the classroom.167Your content has been saved!
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5 Easy Ways to Help Young Students Build Visual Literacy Skills
A kindergarten teacher runs through her favorite wordless picture books and other fun strategies for guiding students to ‘read’ images.218Your 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.274Your 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.355Your 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.220Your 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.196Your content has been saved!
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- Mental Health
How to Cope With the Tragic Loss of a Student
Two school counselors share advice for educators on how to support students when a peer passes away.142Your content has been saved!
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Recognizing and Addressing Emotional Overload to Better Support Students
Teachers may misinterpret behaviors as laziness when their students are actually working beyond their emotional limit.224Your content has been saved!
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3 Ways to Help Students Build Attention Stamina
These simple tools and strategies can improve focus in the classroom. - Mental Health
Supporting the Mental Health Needs of High-Achieving Students
Some students who are thriving academically struggle with imposter syndrome and would benefit from specific supports.435Your content has been saved!
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5 Ways for School Leaders to Support Teachers’ Parental Leave
These tips can help ensure that on-leave teachers, their students, and long-term substitutes have the tools and backing they need.207Your content has been saved!
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