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- Administration & Leadership
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Staff Performance Improvement Discussions
Having a script and sticking to it can help a principal explain the changes they need to see in a staff member’s work.Your content has been saved!
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Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract: Using the CPA Method in Upper Elementary Math
Teachers can help students build deeper math understanding and confidence by introducing concepts in distinct stages.106Your content has been saved!
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Ensuring That Your Strategic Development Plans Are Effective
Principals can establish a set of core priorities to ensure that their initiatives are aligned with long-term goals.103Your content has been saved!
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Building Social Skills With Games in Kindergarten
Through classic games, students can learn how to take turns, collaborate, and solve problems—skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.Your content has been saved!
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Bringing High School Students and Kindergartners Together to Make Art
A look at how teachers can have students collaborate across grades on an art project that promotes creativity and teamwork.154Your content has been saved!
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7 Essential Research Hacks to Teach High School Students
Knowing how to find pertinent and reliable resources is an essential skill that will give students confidence as they explore new topics.139Your content has been saved!
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Maintaining a Tight-Knit Classroom Throughout the School Year
Fostering a positive community focused on learning can be tough in middle school when students’ initial excitement wanes, and these tips can help.149Your content has been saved!
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Strategies for Maximizing Google Docs in Middle and High School
This common tool that you use every day can facilitate student collaboration and engagement in learning.158Your content has been saved!
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5 Outdoor Activities to Reenergize Your Class
Taking lessons outside can help elementary students feel more connected to and excited about the content they’re learning.133Your content has been saved!
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3 Ways to Foster Parent Communication in Middle School
Having students take the lead on communication creates connections between school and home while teaching self-advocacy skills.124Your content has been saved!
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