9-12 High School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 9-12.
How to Create More Opportunities for Writing in Secondary ELA Classes
Educators can reconsider what constitutes impactful writing instruction by giving students different opportunities to compose.215Creating a Classroom That Is Student, not Teacher, Driven
Teachers can take a step back and create lessons that put student explorations at the center of learning.6.8k3 Key Areas to Reflect on This Summer
As the year ends, high school teachers and administrators can assess their schools’ traditions, celebrations, and student leadership practices.2.9kGuiding 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.1.7kA Year of No Tests
Removing summative assessments from instructional practice can make class more interesting, engaging, and stress free for students.1.6kMaking 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.1.7kA Critical Thinking Strategy for Student Note-Taking
This graphic organizer guides students to categorize information while they’re taking notes, leading to deeper engagement.1.4kA Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching Students to Work in Groups
A strategy for giving students explicit feedback on group interactions promotes participation and collaboration.1.4k
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.27.1kViewing Late Work Through an Equity Lens
A teacher stopped penalizing late work and started asking students questions about why assignments were late. Here’s what he learned.1.4kGuiding Students to Sustain Effort in School
Secondary students can learn to manage assignments and achieve learning goals with teacher support and tools that promote success.3047 Attention-Getters to Use Instead of Raising Your Voice
These visual and audio cues can help middle and high school teachers quickly get students back on track.4.7k
