9-12 High School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 9-12.
Encouraging High School Students to Think Deeply, Alone and Together
One teacher guides her students to think deeply first in conversation with her, then with a peer and a larger group.254Creating 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.6.8k4 Proactive Steps to Avoid Misbehavior From the First Day of Class On
Carefully working on relationship building right from the start of the school year can help teachers avoid discipline issues.4.3kGuiding 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.1.7kA 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.1.7kRelationship Building From Day 1
Strategies for fostering relationships with middle and high school students starting on the first day of the school year and then growing them all year long.1.5kHigh School Students Thrive When Given Choices in English Class
ELA teachers can engage students by encouraging them to challenge themselves and discover the joy of learning.1.5kA 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.1.4kViewing 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.1.4k6 Questions To Help Students Cope With Everyday Stress
Stress can be an overwhelming force in teenagers’ lives. A few simple questions can help them find relief and get back to learning.615The 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.27.3k