What to do about a 100-point grading system with a troubling history—and inherent flaws that carry over into the present day.

Teachers can use the artificial intelligence tool to effectively automate some routine tasks.

Sometimes mixing in formative assessments that go a step beyond exit slips and low-stakes quizzes can inject some fun—and creativity—into learning.

Using simple strategies acted out by puppets, students learn social and emotional skills that help them calm themselves, identify their feelings, and connect with others.

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can help educators find activities that are set up to teach designated skills.

When schools make space for free play in a natural environment, students are left to their own devices to build, create, and problem-solve—and the benefits continue once they are back in the classroom.

Guiding upper elementary students with boundaries rather than rules can make for a more harmonious classroom.

Using simple strategies acted out by puppets, students learn social and emotional skills that help them calm themselves, identify their feelings, and connect with others.

Middle and high school teachers can address distressing events in ways that support students and help them process their reactions.

Middle school leaders who hold morning meetings with students before the first bell give teachers a break and build relationships.

These tools provide creative ways to integrate coding and digital literacy skills into classrooms across a variety of subjects and grade levels.

Students can apply their knowledge of physics to solve problems in their communities—like studying inclined planes to gauge the effectiveness of wheelchair ramps in their school.

This technology boosts engagement in high school, and teachers can use it to build a strong learning community.

Picture books are an excellent way to introduce young students to science and engineering concepts.

A strategy for designing classroom competitions that encourage all students to learn from each other as well as from their own trial and error.

This collaborative decision-making model brings small groups of teachers together to seek solutions to challenges.

Clearly defined roles and responsibilities help relationships between instructional coaches and teachers work smoothly.

It’s important for coaches to be consistently available so teachers can take advantage of personalized professional learning.

The instructional coaching process can proceed in straightforward ways that provide encouragement and solutions-focused support.

Instructional coaches can use video to help new teachers learn through self-reflection and collaboration with more experienced colleagues.