- Communication Skills
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.Your content has been saved!
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4 Activities to Foster a Positive Math Identity
Developing a positive sense of self in relation to math can have a major impact on student achievement.Your content has been saved!
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Teaching Elementary Students Job Skills With an Apprenticeship Program
Schools can empower students to develop skills like applying and interviewing, collaborating, and taking responsibility.119Your content has been saved!
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4 Tried-and-True Ways Principals Can Strengthen School Culture
The most effective principals implement simple, consistent leadership practices to help their school community thrive.Your content has been saved!
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3 Pieces of Advice for New Teachers
At the heart of these tips from a veteran is the necessity of developing flexibility in managing change in the classroom.118Your content has been saved!
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5 Ways to Establish a Culture of Writing in Preschool
Teachers can create a writing-rich environment that encourages young learners’ playful marks and inventive spelling.123Your content has been saved!
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Teacher Collaboration That Supports All Students
These 3 strategies can help new general education teachers work collaboratively and productively with special education teachers.131Your content has been saved!
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How School Leaders Can Develop the Key Skill of Conflict Agility
Administrators can use this process to work constructively with staff to find the root causes of a conflict and move toward common interest.163Your content has been saved!
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The Power of Slow Reveal Graphs
Teachers can leverage students’ curiosity to explore visual representations of data in an engaging way.143Your content has been saved!
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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.261Your content has been saved!
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- Teaching Strategies
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.4.1kYour content has been saved!
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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. - 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. - Brain-Based Learning
9 Ways to Teach Students the Value of Slow, Methodical Thinking
Quick thinking has its place in the classroom, but students who also master slower, more deliberate thinking develop the skills to know when each approach serves them best.633Your content has been saved!
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- Technology Integration
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. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
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. - 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.349Your 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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- 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. - Brain-Based Learning
9 Ways to Teach Students the Value of Slow, Methodical Thinking
Quick thinking has its place in the classroom, but students who also master slower, more deliberate thinking develop the skills to know when each approach serves them best.633Your content has been saved!
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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. - Critical Thinking
Integrating Metacognitive Routines in Middle School ELA
Scaffolding reflective activities throughout the year provides students with a way to set goals and evaluate their own learning.364Your content has been saved!
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- Research
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.765Your 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.
