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- Curriculum Planning
Fewer Tasks but More Rigor
Adding more steps to a social studies project doesn’t necessarily make it more rigorous—there are better ways to appropriately challenge students.Your content has been saved!
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5 Ways to Build Classroom Community in the First Days of School
The right getting-to-know-you activities can help students move beyond introductions and make connection feel natural—not forced.Your content has been saved!
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A Checklist to Evaluate Educational Apps for Distractions
Many learning apps contain features that actually distract students from learning, and you can use this 15-minute routine to spot them.Your content has been saved!
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Boosting Students’ Engagement in Reading With Weekly Labs
Schools can use this schedule block to guide students to engage with texts in a structured, collaborative, and joyful environment.Your content has been saved!
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How to Plan Highly Effective Back-to-School Meetings
Strategic advice from three principals about reengaging staff, welcoming new teachers, and plotting out a realistic schedule.Your content has been saved!
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5 Questions Elementary Teachers Can Ask to Evaluate Their Edtech Use
A practical framework for evaluating whether technology is supporting deep learning, meaningful engagement, and instructional goals.214Your content has been saved!
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Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Within a Lesson
To help students see the value of what they’re learning, show them how the curriculum connects to the real world. - Critical Thinking
Ensuring That Students Correctly Understand the Equal Sign
Many students see the equal sign as a signal to calculate, rather than a symbol of equivalence. Here’s how to clear up that misunderstanding.920Your content has been saved!
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Late Work Policies That Motivate Students Without Punishing Them
Completing work on time is a learnable skill, and teachers can use these restorative practices to help students develop it. - Critical Thinking
Using Clubs to Foster Real-World Skills
Elementary teachers can create authentic contexts for students to practice critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
