- Student Engagement
4 Ways to Use the Fresh Start Effect to Motivate Students
Research has shown that people put in extra effort on their goals after meaningful time markers like the start of a new year. The good news is, teachers can engineer these markers for students. - Student Engagement
Setting Up an Engaging Launch for a New Unit in Middle School
By encouraging students to think deeply at the beginning of units, teachers can help them see why the material is relevant to their lives.111Your content has been saved!
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Fall-Themed Activities That Combine Academics and Fun
Elementary students get moving, get outside, and get creative with these activities, all while practicing academic skills.120Your content has been saved!
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How Cocreated Social Stories Help Set Expectations
When teachers invite students to contribute to social stories featuring expected behaviors, they set them up for success on the playground, in the classroom, and beyond.Your content has been saved!
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Using Your PLCs to Promote Collective Instructional Improvement
School leaders can combine learning walks with group inquiry into instructional practices to create long-lasting change.117Your content has been saved!
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How to Balance Management and Leadership as a Principal
Managing and leading are different tasks, but principals do both and can use these ideas to juggle the overlapping priorities of their jobs.176Your content has been saved!
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How You Can Use Writing to Shape Your Teaching Practice
Teachers can explore different modes of writing to facilitate personal reflection and meaningful connections with other educators.184Your content has been saved!
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Teaching a Citizen Science Project in High School
A biology teacher shares learnings and takeaways from the “controlled chaos” of her class’s first citizen science project.295Your content has been saved!
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A Path to Unlocking Deep Learning in Science
Hands-on, minds-on learning experiences help ensure that students gain a deep understanding of science concepts.199Your content has been saved!
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6 Ways to Support Autistic Girls in Your Classroom
Teachers can help autistic girls stay on track and feel more secure, confident, and ready to learn with these simple adjustments.202Your content has been saved!
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- Research
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. - The Research Is In
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. - 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. - Teacher Collaboration
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. - 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.
- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
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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7 Books to Help Teach Emotional Intelligence
Teachers can guide students to recognize and understand their emotions by grounding conversations in engaging books.363Your content has been saved!
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Activating High School Students’ Social and Emotional Competencies
Students experience greater self-awareness and personal success when they can understand and regulate their emotions.371Your content has been saved!
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A 3-Step Framework for Teaching Students How to Apologize
Teachers can help learners understand the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and repairing relationships with their peers.619Your content has been saved!
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10 Fun, Unexpected School Clubs Worth the Lift
From blending up fresh smoothies to raising chickens, these clubs require commitment—and they deliver joy, connection, and community in return.
- Literacy
Adding Movement to Phonics Instruction
By providing strategies that combine letter sounds with motions, teachers help students learn to decode words in the ways that work best for them.Your 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.376Your content has been saved!
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Overcoming Student Fears Surrounding Class Discussions
Teachers can increase participation in student-led dialogues such as Socratic seminars by addressing common sources of anxiety.379Your content has been saved!
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Ensuring That Preschool Classroom Jobs Are Meaningful for Students
Framing jobs as a form of community care allows children to see themselves as helpers, contributors, and citizens.306Your 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.476Your 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.818Your 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.
