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- Inquiry-Based Learning
4 Ways to Encourage Great Questions in the Science Classroom
Here’s how a middle school teacher guides students to proactively ask and answer questions like ‘why does that happen?’Your content has been saved!
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Starting an Earth Club to Support Science Education in Elementary School
With a variety of projects, this club has students apply science concepts while building responsibility and pride in their school community.Your content has been saved!
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3 Unique, Versatile Seating Arrangements
These popular, teacher-tested desk configurations make it easier to shift between independent work, collaboration, and whole-class instruction.Your content has been saved!
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Creating a Tradition of Peer Recognition Among Teachers
It won’t fix every challenge your school faces, but regularly recognizing the efforts of your fellow teachers contributes to a strong, supportive culture.Your content has been saved!
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A First-Week Routine That Gets Middle School Students Thinking Like Scientists
Here’s a day-by-day plan for guiding your students to start the year by asking questions. Just resist the urge to answer them.213Your content has been saved!
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3 Tech Talks That Set the Tone for the Year
From AI expectations to device routines, these conversations create shared norms that help students use technology responsibly and intentionally.Your content has been saved!
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Exceptional Videos of Authors Reading Their Books Aloud for Young Students
These 14 books can help teachers celebrate student writing by weaving literacy and social and emotional learning into the school day.202Your content has been saved!
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Supporting Teacher Growth Through Trusting Relationships
An assistant principal considers two things when coaching a teacher—the visible elements of the lesson and the invisible element of the teacher’s mindset.292Your content has been saved!
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Classroom ManagementBack-to-School Starter Pack
A roundup of Edutopia favorites to help you kick off the school year strong, with ideas for classroom design, family communication, community-building, routines and norms, and classroom management.227Your content has been saved!
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15 Effective Ways to Manage Dysregulated Students
Teachers are seeing more big emotions and disruptive behavior in early elementary classrooms. These practical strategies can help youngsters reflect, reset, and repair.
