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Teachers can put students in control of how they absorb information by giving them multiple options to achieve learning goals.

When students help each other in the classroom, they gain confidence and independence—and you get to keep on teaching.

When teachers noticed a lack of autonomy in the math classroom, a switch to a student-centered curriculum bumped ownership of learning—and the kids' ability to talk about their problem-solving approach.

A library media specialist shares logistical tips for using a book vending machine to build a strong reading community at your school.

To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.

Elementary schools can boost social and emotional learning with a program that welcomes a canine friend to campus.

This differentiation approach frees teachers up to meet students’ needs. The result? Students only tackle material they’re ready for, and all students achieve mastery.

When students focus on what they can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell in a work of art, their imaginations—and their essay-writing skills—take flight.

The possibilities for creating a sensory path to give students a movement break are endless. Here’s what schools across the country are doing.

How a teacher used a mini-unit featuring poetry, music, and art to help her third-grade students learn more about themselves and each other.

Dismantling tenacious myths about dyslexia—and drawing on evidence-based practices when teaching—can make a powerful difference for students with the condition.

This teacher-created scaffolding tool can elevate classroom dialogue, empowering students to express themselves while learning from the ideas of others.