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Learning Environments
A ‘University’ Model for High School
In small-town Wisconsin, four schools cluster on one campus, fostering a culture of experimentation and self-directed learning for both students and teachers.
Nora Fleming
Teaching Strategies
What Does a Million Look Like?
An effort to help third graders visualize large numbers turns into an ambitious project to build a model of a million.
Paul France
Teaching Strategies
Borrowing Ideas from Montessori
Three Montessori-inspired strategies high school teachers can use to foster students’ independence and engagement in learning.
Anna Mae Tempus
Professional Development
Teachers Learning From Each Other
Educators can provide valuable professional development by opening up their classrooms to their peers.
Professional Development
Using Video for Professional Development
When teachers film themselves in the classroom, it helps them reflect on and improve their teaching practice.
Assessment
Demonstrations of Learning
Competency-based education personalizes how students show mastery by giving them choice in how they’re assessed.
Diversity
Passport to Tolerance
Exploring and celebrating the different cultures that make up America is a great way to make schools safe and welcoming for all.
Don Vu
School Leadership
What I Learned as a New Administrator
An administrator reflects with gratitude on being able to see the work teachers and support staff do in a new light.
Sean Cassel
Technology Integration
Effective Technology Use in Math Class
Ensuring that the technology we bring into math classes fosters active engagement is key.
Gina Picha
Mindfulness
Getting Mindful About Breathing
Taking a moment to be mindful of your breathing can help you manage stress, listen more deeply, and defuse tense classroom situations.
John McCarthy

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