9-12 High School

When students use hope theory as a frame for their work, it can make them more optimistic about the future.

With explicit coaching, high school students can learn to manage their increasingly complex commitments.

These tips on supporting emotion regulation and building strong relationships will help students next year and beyond.

A few phrases middle and high school teachers can use to cultivate conversation while celebrating student achievements.

Screen-free note-taking can help students learn how to organize their thoughts—and make assessing learning easier for teachers.

When students learn about each other’s identities, it helps them understand their own biases and prejudices, as well as build a space of respect and tolerance for all.

When teachers give retakes and shift the way they talk about grades, students concentrate on the skills they’re gaining—not their scores.

Explaining concepts to their peers helps students shore up their content knowledge and improve their communication skills.

Middle and high school students suddenly face more complex schedules, tougher academic work, and an expanding network of friends. How can we help them manage it all?

Disability should have a place in schools’ anti-bias work along with race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion.

Emphasizing stoicism, toughness, and competition can leave boys without the emotional tools they need to thrive. How can we change course before the problem gets out of hand?

A simple ledger can keep character top of mind for middle and high school students and allow them to track their improvement over time.

Activities middle and high school English teachers can use to emphasize community and collaboration as the school year begins.