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You’ll find practical classroom strategies and tips from real educators, as well as lesson ideas, personal stories, and innovative approaches to improving your teaching practice. If you have any thoughts or comments about these articles, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Power of Positive Self-Talk in Kindergarten
Teachers can guide students to practice a behavior that provides encouragement and promotes feelings of personal success.Your content has been saved!
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Supporting a Smooth Transition to Middle School for Students With IEPs
To ease the challenges of a new school and higher expectations, administrators can make it a point to plan the transition well in advance.Your content has been saved!
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15 Tips to Align Your Teaching With Brain Science
A comprehensive guide to applying the latest insight from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science to improve your instruction. - Student Engagement
Increasing Participation With Individual Whiteboards
When an entire class uses mini whiteboards to make thinking visible, teachers can be confident everyone is focused on the task at hand.Your content has been saved!
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Why Using AI Is Fine for Teachers but Not for Students
A high school teacher shares how he explains to students that using AI will hinder their ability to build strong writing skills. - Differentiated Instruction
Elevating Tier 1 Instruction With Differentiated Small Groups
Instead of starting with whole group instruction and then using small groups to intervene, teachers can use a targeted approach from the outset.145Your content has been saved!
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Bringing Together Cosplay and Coding in High School
In this class, students learn engineering skills as well as costume design and event planning, culminating in a convention that’s open to the whole community. - Special Education
Understanding How You Can Help Students With Dyscalculia
By providing targeted supports and instruction, teachers can help students with dyscalculia find more comfort and success in math class.160Your content has been saved!
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How Podcasting in the Classroom Boosts Communication Skills
When students practice their oral communication skills by making podcasts, their writing, speaking, and storytelling abilities blossom.Your content has been saved!
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The Case of the Missing Pumpkin Pie
This exciting mystery engages students in a schoolwide search to find the pumpkin pie—and includes some learning along the way.255Your content has been saved!
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