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How to Create a Values-Driven Classroom
When students name and share their values, they’re better able to grasp the why behind their work. - Family Engagement
5 Culturally Responsive Family Engagement Strategies
By creating ways for families to feel welcome and included, administrators can strengthen the relationship between home and school. - Literacy
Question: What’s Your Solution to Get Students Reading Whole-Class Novels?
We're gathering tips for students reading whole-class novels. If this is something you struggle with, check out the comments.104 - Literacy
Building a Culture of Daily Reading
When schools prioritize time for independent reading in class every single day, they can increase students’ stamina, bolster their literacy, and cultivate their love of books. - Family Engagement
Navigating Tricky Parent-Teacher Conferences When Time Is Short
When students are having trouble, teachers can use the limited time available in conferences to bring parents up to date.106 - Professional Learning
Improving Your Teaching Practice Through Systematic Reflection
Find time to reflect on your teaching practice year-round with these quick but powerful strategies, designed to drive improvement.106 - English Language Learners
Supporting Middle School English Language Learners Through Morphology Instruction
Teaching multilingual students about Greek and Latin roots in words can help them systematically build their knowledge of English.118 - ChatGPT & Generative AI
How Teachers Can Help Shape Educational Uses of AI in Their Schools
Teachers at all levels of experience with AI can use these ideas to learn more about how to implement it effectively in their work.107 - Learning Environments
Changing the Locations of Resources to Change Preschoolers’ Perspective
Just varying where classroom materials are kept can spark young students’ curiosity, foster creativity, and build their social connections.108 - Teaching Strategies
Small Steps to Simplify Lessons Can Have a Big Impact in the Classroom
Cognitive overload—when the mental work of a lesson exceeds students’ abilities—can be reduced or avoided, helping to improve learning outcomes.123
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Leaders Must Address Teacher Well-Being With Action, Not Just Self-Care Talk
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Do Fidgets Help Students Focus?
Don’t let the devices run amok in your classroom, experts warn. Here’s the right—and wrong—way to handle them.2.6k - New Teachers
6 Practical Tips for New Preschool Teachers
The first year of teaching preschool students can be overwhelming, but by making a few simple preparations, pre-K teachers can jump in with confidence.2.2k - Early Childhood Education
Teaching Young Students About Classroom Expectations in the First Week
Early childhood educators can use a series of fun catchphrases during the first week of school to teach students some ground rules.921 - Student Engagement
Using a Murder Mystery Game in History Class to Kick Off the Year
Solving a ‘whodunit’ on the first day of school builds community—and introduces students to valuable skills in a historian’s tool kit.732
- Technology Integration
How Tech Certification Transformed My Planning and Grading Work
Using technology to create a system for handling routine tasks allows teachers to focus on their work with students.146 - Communication Skills
Building Communication Skills With Peer Critique
When students use a rubric and sentence starters to provide feedback to their classmates, they help each other improve their work. - Assessment
The Benefits of Giving One-Question Quizzes in Math
Students can sometimes pass a traditional quiz without really knowing the material, but there’s no hiding with a one-question assessment.408 - Assessment
Using Comic Strips as an Assessment Tool
Unorthodox assessments can bring out students’ creativity and improve their engagement in class.376 - Assessment
Connecting Assessments to Students’ Interests
Basing assessments on scenarios tied to high school students’ interests can be highly motivating, making it easier for them to show what they know.239
- Parent Partnership
An Interactive Option for Back-to-School Night
A fun fact-finding game at the beginning of the year can promote more engagement with parents in the classroom.111 - Student Engagement
Using Analogies to Teach Chemistry Concepts
An analogy grounded in something familiar to students can help them understand unfamiliar, abstract concepts in chemistry.200 - Literacy
One Way to Foster a Love of Reading
See how one teacher uses a rewards-based program to help both joyful and reluctant readers build a habit of reading.438 - Student Engagement
Question: What Back-to-School Strategy Worked Well for You in August?
Is there a back-to-school strategy that's worked especially well for you? Share your tips, and read what others have to say.155 - Student Engagement
A Strong Start to the Elementary School Day
Beginning the day with intriguing facts can draw students in and make it easier to teach them core skills like writing later on.282
- Administration & Leadership
A Framework Aspiring School Leaders Can Use to Build Their Professional Capacity
An associate principal spoke with more than 80 administrators to put together this advice for people considering a move into leadership.195 - Administration & Leadership
Managing a Divided Staff as a New Principal
A former principal shares tips for guiding a staff that is at odds to focus on collaboration and collective productivity.203 - Administration & Leadership
A Warm Demander Approach to School Leadership
Creating a welcoming experience for students, setting high expectations, and celebrating success can transform school culture.257 - Administration & Leadership
Gathering With Intention to Maximize Staff Meetings
These strategies can help administrators reflect on why and how they gather their staff—improving meeting outcomes and creating a positive staff culture.244 - Administration & Leadership
A Framework for Creating an Environment Where Students and Teachers Can Thrive
By truly listening to students and staff, administrators can put everyone in a position to perform well.428
