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  • Literacy

    Building Better Responses With the RACE Writing Strategy 

    A simple four-step routine helps young writers organize their ideas, support their thinking with evidence, and make their writing more meaningful to their readers.

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  • Essential Resources for Special Education
    Special Education

    Essential Resources for Special Education

    We’ve gathered advice for teachers on managing student accommodations, navigating IEPs, and much more, as well as ideas for administrators on how to support teachers in this work.

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  • New Teachers

    What an Experienced Teacher Notices in the First 5 Minutes of Class

    Maintaining a flexible approach when students’ needs and behaviors shift allows teachers to respond in effective ways that support learning.
    Elizabeth Jorgensen

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  • Student Engagement

    Using Precise, Positive Praise in the Classroom

    Explicitly acknowledging replicable behaviors is an effective way to encourage all students to meet expectations.
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  • Classroom Management

    Strategies for Promoting Students’ Sense of Belonging That Fit in a Busy Schedule

    The need for a strong sense of community continues even after students have settled into a routine.
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  • Play & Recess

    A Continuum of Play-Based Learning Approaches for Pre-K Students

    Teachers can use this framework to implement various types of play depending on how each complements the day’s lessons.
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  • Technology Integration

    7 Ways Tech Can Make Learning More Visible to Families

    Simple digital routines can help families see what students are learning, how they’re learning it, and what to ask about at home.
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  • Curriculum Planning

    How an Anti-AP Teacher Learned to Enjoy Teaching an AP Class

    The exams have clear requirements, but this Government and Politics teacher created a rich learning experience that encouraged students’ curiosity.
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  • Teaching Strategies

    Teaching Multiple-Choice Questions as Their Own Genre of Text

    Exploring the expectations of multiple-choice questions with students is effective test prep—and helps them develop critical thinking skills.
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  • Student Engagement

    Giving Student Work an Audience—and a Purpose

    Presenting their work to someone other than the teacher guides students to start thinking about it as more than just an assignment.
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