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- Student Engagement
Propelling Students Beyond ‘Doing School’
Small but purposeful classroom shifts can nudge kids from passive learning into active participation, giving them a stake in the game.Your content has been saved!
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Using Oral Assessments to Enrich Our Understanding of Student Learning
If you’ve ever had the sense that grades didn’t truly reflect what students had learned, formal and informal talks can give you more data and a more accurate picture.Your content has been saved!
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8 Ways to Get Your Classroom Tech-Ready
From organizing your LMS to setting up a charging station, knocking these items off your to-do list can pave the way for a much smoother, tech-powered year.Your content has been saved!
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3 Teacher-Created Games for Math Assessment Prep in Middle School
A little friendly competition can make reviewing math content fun and engaging while boosting student learning.Your content has been saved!
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How to Make Purposeful Decisions About Generative AI in Your School
Avoiding both AI hype and fear, MIT’s Justin Reich calls for school leaders to acknowledge uncertainty and prioritize thoughtful, small-scale experiments.109Your content has been saved!
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7 Ways to Get Math Students to Show Their Thinking
Math isn’t just about answers—the process matters, too. These strategies spotlight reasoning and reveal student thinking.112Your content has been saved!
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Keeping Student Support Meetings Positive and Focused on Solutions
By discussing behaviors objectively and as though the student’s parents were present, teachers can work to effectively address issues.106Your content has been saved!
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5 Short Nature-Focused Activities for Young Students
Opportunities for outdoor learning don’t require special materials, and you can get started by dedicating just 10 minutes to the experience.103Your content has been saved!
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Making Cleanup Time Joyful With the Messy Monster Game
This playful daily routine helps young learners practice responsibility and teamwork—while having fun outsmarting a classroom villian who loves a mess.Your content has been saved!
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A Video Project That Asks Students to Celebrate Their Classmates
Teachers who worry that parent conferences may not convey the ‘everyday magic’ of the classroom can include these video clips in their talks.169Your content has been saved!
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