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A Process for Successful Learning Labs
By designing peer observations thoughtfully, teaching teams can learn from one another and build their collective efficacy.Your content has been saved!
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Taming Tech Distractions to Keep Students on Task
These tips can help teachers reduce the chance of losing their students’ attention when they integrate computers in lessons.112Your content has been saved!
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5 Ways to Use Data as a School Leader
School leaders can use data as a compass to guide the decision-making process so that students and teachers have a clear path to success.126Your content has been saved!
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Learning to Name Feelings at the Emotional Ice Cream Shop
When pre-K students identify and act out emotions in an improv game, they develop essential self-regulation skills through play.Your content has been saved!
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4 Strategies to Maximize the Field Trip Experience
Design a real-world learning experience outside of the classroom with purpose; a field trip can be more than just a treat.151Your content has been saved!
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How I’ve Sustained a Long Teaching Career
A veteran teacher shares three things she keeps in mind to avoid burnout and maintain her love for the profession.249Your content has been saved!
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Fresh Approaches to Instructional Design
An educator with 20-plus years of experience on crafting creative and energizing lessons.243Your content has been saved!
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A 7-Step Process for Difficult Conversations With School Staff
For a principal, it can be hard to address a staff member’s performance. This process helps you feel more confident and prepared.419Your content has been saved!
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7 Research-Backed Ways to Boost Working Memory in Math
Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking. - Critical Thinking
9 Ways to Teach Spatial Thinking Across the Curriculum
Strong spatial skills are critical for everyday tasks and across many careers—they also strengthen students’ math performance.164Your 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.4.3kYour content has been saved!
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The Pros and Cons of Homework (in 6 Charts)
The case for homework isn’t black-and-white, so we looked far and wide for research to shed a little light on the matter. - Brain-Based Learning
Making Retrieval Practice a Classroom Routine
By regularly working in activities that get students to recall content they’ve learned in the past and apply it, teachers can ensure deeper understanding. - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
10 National Parks Service Resources Every Teacher Should Know About
Teachers can explore these lesson plans, websites, and other resources to enhance project-based learning units that incorporate a variety of subjects.969Your content has been saved!
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7 Easy Ways to Elevate Turn and Talk
Give this classroom go-to a boost by providing students with a variety of pathways to practice their listening and speaking skills.
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A One-Page Chart to Support Every Student Every Day
Teachers can use this spreadsheet—free template included—to track accommodations and strengths to keep students on track and motivated. - Technology Integration
Using Tech Tools to Amplify Classroom Thinking Routines
Integrating digital tools empowers students with choice, while making thinking increasingly visible and collaborative—creating a more accessible and dynamic classroom culture.438Your content has been saved!
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How This School Leader Right-Sized Tech Use With Teachers’ Buy-In
An elementary school principal describes how he set parameters for edtech tools for the benefit of students.221Your content has been saved!
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Using Virtual Manipulatives in Math Class
Combining physical and virtual manipulatives gives students the ability to concretely model things in the real world. - 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.
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Solidifying Core Concepts With Examples and Non-Examples
Asking students to identify an example of what something is—and importantly, what it isn’t—helps establish clarity and leaves little room for misconception.Your content has been saved!
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Useful Strategies to Support Students’ Working Memory
Teachers can implement consistent routines, provide accessible supports, and empower students to figure out what helps them maintain focus.411Your content has been saved!
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Making Retrieval Practice a Classroom Routine
By regularly working in activities that get students to recall content they’ve learned in the past and apply it, teachers can ensure deeper understanding. - Teaching Strategies
60-Second Strategy: Read-Aloud Quick Sketch
By encouraging students to sketch visual notes during a read-aloud, teachers can turn doodles into deeper learning—and help boost retention and comprehension.Your content has been saved!
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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.
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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. - 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.796Your 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.
