9-12 High School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 9-12.
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.119Assigning More Meaningful Math Homework
A small set of problems or even one substantial problem can be enough to supplement classroom instruction.1Using 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.10260-Second Strategy: Whiteboard Relay
The team competition is fierce in this informal assessment activity, in which students have to work together to win.2.1k17 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.7.2kHow 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.41.1kBuilding 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.692Building Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.34.9kTeaching 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.9199 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.926Making 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.152.2kUsing 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.71.6kThe 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.33.9k