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9-12 High School

Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 9-12.

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    Teachers can foster a sense of community by having students share a photo and poem in this low-stakes writing exercise.
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  • 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.
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    A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.
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    As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.
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  • Scaffolding for Experienced English Language Learners

    In higher grades, multilingual students need to develop a grasp of academic English. Here’s how to help them acquire the skills they need.
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    Teachers—and students—can use these questions to explore how learning will change with access to generative artificial intelligence.
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  • Redefining What High School Is Supposed to Look Like

    From restorative grading to paid internships, an equity-centered approach to education creates rich learning opportunities for all students.
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  • How to Motivate Students to Work in Collaborative Teams

    Group work can be challenging for students, but teachers can facilitate relationship building that leads to positive learning outcomes.
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  • 3 Fun Activities to Teach Algebraic Expressions

    Playing games can be a great way to practice or review skills related to algebraic expressions.
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  • Building Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications

    When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.
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  • How to Engage Students the Moment They Enter the Classroom

    Openers matter and set the tone for the lesson that follows. Here’s how to start strong when you need to.
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  • Teaching Students How to Be Smart With Their Money

    When schools teach financial literacy, they help students develop lifelong money management skills—and families benefit too.
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  • A Daily Practice That Students Can Use for Self-Regulation

    Knowing what makes them feel grounded can help students—and teachers—regain their calm during times of extreme stress.
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  • Guiding Students to Overcome the ‘Cringe’ of Reading Aloud

    Many students dislike reading aloud because they lack confidence in their abilities, but it’s never too late to improve fluency.
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    The 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.
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