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- Teaching Strategies
How Substitute Teachers Can Connect With Their Students
Five enriching strategies to help subs stay involved and make a difference in the classroom.Your content has been saved!
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A Family Communication Strategy That Works
To increase attendance at school events, teachers and administrators should think creatively about their messaging.Your content has been saved!
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A Quiet Classroom Isn’t Always an Ideal Classroom
By rethinking what a good day in the classroom looks and sounds like, new teachers can better support their students.117Your content has been saved!
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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.163Your 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. - Technology Integration
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. - Assessment
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.165Your 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. - Teaching Strategies
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.584Your 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.127Your content has been saved!
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