6-8 Middle School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 6-8.
3 Schools, 3 Principals, 3 Cell Phone Bans
These three schools have recently implemented policies banning cell phones in some or all areas of the school—but each has taken a very different approach.3.6kGetting the Most Out of the Reader’s Notebook
In high school, reading instruction sometimes gets short shrift. Interactive notebooks can increase students’ intrinsic motivation to read.Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math
Students ‘don’t need an answer, they need help with the process,’ and combining ChatGPT with Wolfram Alpha is one way to guide them through it.6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning
A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.Using Technology to Support Students’ Understanding of Nonfiction Reading
Generative AI tools can help make content more accessible as students learn about complex concepts across content areas.106Supporting Struggling Readers in Navigating Grade-Level Texts
A reading interventionist shares strategies to help students in grades 3 to 8 access grade-level material.400The Case Against Grading Homework
When homework is meaningful and contributes to their learning, students are more likely to complete it.2.8k9 Minutes That Can Make a Big Difference
Finding the time to connect with students across three short segments each day can do wonders for relationship building.708Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’58.4kA Strategy for Guiding Students to Take Deep Notes
Moving away from a traditional method of taking notes can help students truly focus on the main learning objectives of a lesson.1.6k8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom
Educators share their best synchronous and asynchronous strategies to boost student participation during online learning.50.3kThe Case Against Zeros in Grading
Teachers can rethink their grading practices to make them more mathematically fair for students and allow for redemption for a missed assignment.33.8kMaking Space for Native Languages in Newcomer Classrooms
When English language learners are given consistent opportunities to practice their home languages in class, their English proficiency flourishes—along with their sense of belonging and identity.13.1kHow to Make the Most of Independent Work Time
Students often struggle with procrastination during solo work time, but teachers can manage it in a way that supports deep learning.6065 Ways to Teach Students the Skill of Active Studying
Explicit instruction on studying is invaluable for students, who often choose ineffective methods of reviewing material.1.8k