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- Student Voice
How Student-Led IEP Meetings Promote Self-Advocacy
When students lead their IEP meetings, they can speak up for their needs—and take an important step toward forging their own path, in school and in life.Your content has been saved!
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How to Harness the Multiplier Effect as a Principal
Talent development expert Liz Wiseman tells us how principals can bring out the best in everyone on their staff—and avoid being a diminisher, who does the opposite.108Your content has been saved!
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A Multisensory Approach to Teaching Slope With Sound
This three-part, ears-on lesson blends sound and visuals to help middle schoolers make sense of linear relationships.109Your content has been saved!
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Planning an Open Mic Literacy Night
This fun event gives students the opportunity to perform poems and short stories in front of their families and teachers. - Research
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025
We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom. - Administration & Leadership
Connecting School Values and Student Well-Being
Aligning your social and emotional learning curriculum with a clear set of values helps students see the relevance and importance of those lessons.117Your content has been saved!
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5 Simple-to-Play Indoor Classroom Games
When the weather outside is frightful, the right activity can transform students’ pent-up energy into laughter, movement, and focus.133Your content has been saved!
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How to Create Effective 15-Minute SEL Activities
Teachers can use a variety of tech tools to create short social emotional learning activities that fit easily into the classroom routine.116Your content has been saved!
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How to Successfully Institute Student-Led Conferences at Your School
A middle school principal on how teachers, students, and families have benefited from an initiative that guides students to take ownership of their learning. - Brain-Based Learning
Bolstering Effortful Thinking With Think, Ink, Pair, Share
Adding a writing step to this common classroom practice helps teachers ensure that every student is getting the opportunity to think deeply about a question.Your content has been saved!
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