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9-12 High School

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  • Helping Teens Navigate the Tricky World of Too Much Tech

    In a world where their lives are heavily “shared and compared,” author Devorah Heitner offers insights on how to support teens in finding balance in their tech-heavy lives.
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  • Assigning More Meaningful Math Homework

    A small set of problems or even one substantial problem can be enough to supplement classroom instruction.
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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.
  • 6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning

    A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.
  • How to Teach Students Ethical Decision-Making in Journalism Class

    With thoughtful guidance from their advisers, young journalists can learn how to proceed when writing about sensitive topics.
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  • 60-Second Strategy: Whiteboard Relay

    The team competition is fierce in this informal assessment activity, in which students have to work together to win.
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  • 17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers

    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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  • How to Get Students Talking About Their Learning

    These simple strategies can help motivate middle and high school students to have engaging and productive classroom discussions.
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  • Building Problem-Solving Skills Through ‘Speed Dating’

    When students solve each other’s problems, they gain confidence in their own skills and witness the power of collaboration in real time.
    692
  • Building Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications

    When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.
    34.9k
  • Teaching Students How to Use AI Responsibly

    Rather than forbid students to use artificial intelligence, an English teacher shows them how they can use it in ways that support their learning.
    919
  • 9 Brain Breaks That Teens Will Love

    Students are still learning, even during brief breaks, which serve to help them decompress, refocus, and process new information.
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  • Making In-Class Reading More Engaging in Middle and High School

    Deep thinking and active collaboration aren’t mutually exclusive. These strategies extend silent reading by centering student engagement.
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  • Using ChatGPT to Support Student-Led Inquiry

    Positioning AI as a mentor or simulator of real-world scenarios can promote student inquiry and aid project-based learning.
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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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