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Field Trips6 Free Resources for Virtual Field Trips
Teachers can use panoramic photos and videos of locations all around the world to make lessons more engaging.
MindfulnessHow Practicing Mindfulness Outdoors Boosts Well-Being
As schools have taken classes outside for safer in-person learning, many have found the value of connecting mindfulness activities to nature.
Student EngagementHow to Spark Engagement in Math With Pictures
A popular strategy, using pictures in math class gives students another way to access math concepts and can spark great conversations.
Inquiry-Based LearningDiscover, Discuss, Demonstrate: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Keep Students Engaged
The 3 Ds learning model is designed to facilitate deeper learning and increase student motivation.
Education EquityDiverse Students Find a Home in Esports
A fast-growing industry is making its mark in U.S. schools. Its proponents say it’s far more inclusive than traditional sports—and paves the way to future careers.
Interest-Based LearningStudents Excel When They Find Purpose—So How Do We Help Them?
By connecting learning to the real world, students begin to see themselves as a catalyst for change within it.103
Critical ThinkingHow to Engage Students in Historical Thinking Using Everyday Objects
Asking students to examine their own possessions from the perspective of a historian in the future helps them sharpens their analytical skills.
Education EquityA Simple Way to Self-Monitor for Bias
Teachers concerned that they might be showing bias against students in marginalized groups can use a short checklist for self-assessment.
Curriculum PlanningWeaving Social Justice Into Science Instruction
Shedding light on inequity in science fields bolsters students’ critical thinking skills and sense of self-efficacy in science. A free curriculum helps teachers get started.
School LeadershipSmart Growth for New School Leaders
There are plenty of bumps in the road for school leaders in their first year, but an assistant principal found four strategies that made the journey a bit smoother.