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  • Administration & Leadership

    Rethinking Honors Tracking to Address an Opportunity Gap

    This district is expanding access to dual enrollment and early college classes—by helping more high school students succeed in honors courses.

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  • Student Engagement

    15 Ways to Use Novelty to Boost Student Engagement

    These activities give teachers opportunities to present students with learning experiences that pique their curiosity.
    Todd Finley

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  • New Teachers

    How to Give Novice Teachers Mindful, Learning-Focused Feedback

    Mentoring should ideally set new teachers up with reflective habits that will serve them over the course of their career.

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  • Teacher Wellness

    6 Ways to Manage the Mental Load of Teaching

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities, these daily strategies can help you connect to the present moment.

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  • Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Setting the Social and Emotional Foundation for Preschool

    Teachers can focus on building students’ sense of belonging to help them prepare for learning.

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  • Administration & Leadership

    Making Sure Every Child in School Feels Known

    Decades of research underscore the benefits of student belonging. Here’s how five school leaders create systems to put that into action.

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  • Administration & Leadership

    Why School Leaders Should Try Starting Job Interviews With a Walk

    Taking a lap around the school is a crucial part of how this principal gets to know prospective staff before sitting down for an interview.

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  • Inquiry-Based Learning

    Facilitating Student-Centered Work in Upper Elementary

    Setting up a successful inquiry elevates the learning experience. Here’s how you can support students in forming their driving question.

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  • Classroom Management

    4 Ways to Keep Community Agreements Alive All Year

    Elementary teachers can create a positive learning environment that lasts by continuing to revisit the classroom norms they set to start the year.

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  • AI in Education

    4 Ways Administrators Can Use AI to Be More Efficient

    Leaders can use a variety of AI tools to identify trends, analyze data, and take notes in meetings so that they can give the discussion their undivided attention.
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