9-12 High School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 9-12.
How A Teacher Turned His Classroom into a High Functioning Non-Profit
This powerful PBL unit turned a ninth-grade classroom into a non-profit—complete with an accounting division, a full-fledged marketing team, and a well-attended fundraising event.5 Review Activities That Kids Actually Like
Content review doesn’t need to be boring—here’s how to liven it up and make the information stick.Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Teachers can use inquiry to guide students to engage in learning activities that are personally and culturally relevant to them.4 Ways to Guide Students With Disabilities to Success After High School
Strong relationships with teachers combined with early postsecondary planning can improve disabled students’ college and career outcomes.A Year of No Tests
Removing summative assessments from instructional practice can make class more interesting, engaging, and stress free for students.1.3k3 Grading Practices That Should Change
By ensuring that their grading methods accurately report content knowledge, teachers can promote and reward student growth.2.8kGuiding Students to Develop a Clear Understanding of Their Cell Phone Use
Banning cell phones from classrooms can backfire, but teachers can help students think critically about this addictive technology.2.3kStrategies for Managing Challenging Student Behaviors
Student misbehavior has been particularly agonizing for teachers this year, but there are proactive steps educators can take to remedy it.1.7k4 Meaningful Activities to Mark the End of School
Giving middle and high school students a chance to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next can be very beneficial.1.7k‘Am I Your Favorite Student?’
This question comes up fairly often, and it’s a good idea to have an answer ready to go.1.7kHow Kids Can Overcome the Awkwardness of Asking for Help
There are many reasons students don’t ask for help. Research shows there are strategies to help them overcome their reluctance.1.6k4 Activities to Encourage End-of-Year Reflections
For middle and high school students, the last few weeks of school offer a great opportunity to look back on challenges they’ve overcome, celebrate achievements, and dream of what is to come next year.706Making the Most of Your Classroom Walls
Classroom walls don’t have to be Instagram-worthy so long as they display the right information and allow students to shine.1.7kThe 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.26.7kA Critical Thinking Strategy for Student Note-Taking
This graphic organizer guides students to categorize information while they’re taking notes, leading to deeper engagement.1.4k