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Mindfulness
The Value of Silence in Schools
Intentional silence in the school day offers opportunities for deep reflection and learning.
Dana Weeks
Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences Theory: Widely Used, Yet Misunderstood
One of the most popular ideas in education is applied in ways that its creator never intended.
Youki Terada
English-Language Learners
3 Tips for Connecting With English Language Learners
All students want to be part of the classroom community, and there are some simple ways to make English language learners feel included.
Serena Sachar, Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar, Ed.D.
New Teachers
Getting Your To-Do List Under Control
Building routines around recurring tasks can help new teachers save effort and focus on what really matters.
Marissa King
Character Education
National Conversations Are Classroom Conversations
Amid a national controversy, a teacher leans on literature to help students make sense of events.
Andrew Simmons
Teacher Development
Keeping Your Passion for Teaching Alive
A veteran educator shares how he maintains his enthusiasm for teaching after more than two decades in the classroom.
Pete Barnes
Student Engagement
Working to Grow Students’ Trust and Respect
A five-step framework for cultivating the strong relationships with students that are critical for their learning.
Ben Johnson
Online Learning
Introducing Students to Health Care Careers
An online, hands-on program opens middle school students’ eyes to the wide range of opportunities in health care fields.
Suzie Boss
Diversity
Sharing Immigrant Experiences in the Classroom
Exploring the perspectives of immigrants with students helps them better understand the meaning of citizenship in a democracy.
Benjamin Barbour
Culturally Responsive Teaching
The Value of Teaching Contemporary Poetry
When a poem is new to both teacher and students, there’s an opportunity to find deep personal and cultural connections.
Jill Fletcher

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