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Education Equity
A Case of Rural Equity: Coding in Remote Kentucky
A teacher works to sustain a computer science program at a high school in the heart of Appalachia.
Wayne D'Orio
Learning Environments
Can Flexible Classrooms Boost Student Achievement?
The research suggests that flexibility and a sense of ownership make a real difference for students—but it's not the furniture at work.
Learning Environments
7 Teacher-Tested Elementary Classroom Tips
Teachers post great ideas on Instagram for everything from keeping your room clean to getting kids moving. We’ve collected a few, plus hashtags you should follow.
Samer Rabadi
The Research Is In
2018 Education Research Highlights
Researchers studied students’ brains as they learned and took another look at the marshmallow test, learning styles, and growth mindset.
Youki Terada
Literacy
Giving the Gift of Literacy
When parents ask for reading suggestions for their kids, here’s a handy list you can share, broken down by grade.
Darby Evans
Social and Emotional Learning
60-Second Strategy: Guided Meditation
A short contemplative exercise can help students calm themselves and get ready to learn.
Lesson Plans
Using Twitter in World Language Classes
Three ways to use tweets to introduce students to real uses of language in a context they’re likely already familiar with.
Anxo Otero
Literacy
Getting Creative About Critical Writing
Creative writing strategies can be useful tools in developing critical writing abilities.
Michael Miller
Teacher Wellness
Simple Tips for Boosting Teacher Resilience
Try these quick and easy ways to build resilience and relieve stress.
Elena Aguilar
Lesson Plans
A Wildlife Investigation for City Kids
Inquiry-based lessons on animal adaptations guide Chicago third graders to think about the wildlife all around them.
Sarah Blazer

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