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- Technology Integration
3 Steps for Creating Video Projects With Elementary Students
A straightforward plan for facilitating multimedia projects helps ensure collaborative learning and a fun classroom experience. - Creativity
Exploring Diverse Forms of Storytelling With Mentor Texts
Writing can be more engaging for students when they have the opportunity to consider different approaches to help them get started. - Student Engagement
11 Real World Math Activities That Engage Students
Bridging the gap between abstract math concepts and real-life experiences can make the subject accessible and relevant for kids.212 - Literacy
5 High-Impact Writing Strategies for the Elementary Grades
Simple, effective exercises can help elementary students develop the foundational writing skills they need for their academic journey.141 - Research
Brains That Fire Together Wire Together
A 2023 study revealed that while learning, the brains of students and teachers looked remarkably similar. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
Teaching CTE Students About Work-Related Uses of AI
Teachers can show students responsible uses of AI for situations like preparing for interviews and writing résumés and cover letters.109 - English Language Learners
How School Librarians Can Support ELLs
Here are eight ways librarians can nurture English language learners’ literacy skills in both their home language and English.127 - Career & Technical Education
Tapping Into Community Connections to Improve CTE
When career and technical education teachers partner with local industry leaders, students gain valuable contacts and experience.124 - English Language Learners
Helping English Language Learners Decipher Tough Texts
Teachers can help ELL students read at higher levels by emphasizing sentence structure and meaning making.196 - Assessment
How Many Retakes Should Students Get?
Teachers can set fair boundaries on retakes to emphasize skill building without creating an unmanageable workload for themselves.467