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A Research-Based Strategy for Guiding Students to Engage in Productive Struggle
Persisting through challenges is a key skill for students, and teaching them about others who have succeeded after difficulties is an effective way to support them.Your content has been saved!
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Arts-Integrated Outdoor Lessons for Elementary Students
A pumpkin can become an entire unit if you let it: These engaging fall activities encourage students to slow down and learn from what’s around them.Your content has been saved!
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Building Relationships With Preschool Families
Thinking beyond a single event can help preschool educators create partnerships with families that develop throughout the school year.Your content has been saved!
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Building Scientific Thinking in Middle School With a 10-Minute Bell Ringer
When you give students the opportunity to build the same science skills day after day, they start thinking like scientists. - Administration & Leadership
Ensuring That PD Sessions Really Help Teachers Improve
Leaders can support teachers’ growth by working to narrow the gap between learning a strategy and practicing it enough to make it a habit.133Your content has been saved!
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How to Successfully Screw Something Up
Taking these steps can help even experienced school administrators learn from past mistakes and become more effective in their role.142Your content has been saved!
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4 Ways to Use Technology to Make Student Thinking Visible in the Elementary Grades
Simple video and audio recording tools allow students to capture, share, and reflect on their learning. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Building Community Through Intentional Groupings
When students have ample opportunity to work with their classmates, they develop a sense of belonging that supports their growth.306Your content has been saved!
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Creatively Pairing Texts to Support Students’ Engagement With Reading
High school teachers can focus on specific themes that connect works in different genres to create an engaging reading experience. - Critical Thinking
Teaching Scientific Thinking With a Good Old-Fashioned Notebook
Middle school students can build essential science skills by recording their observations, their questions, and their findings—all in one place.589Your content has been saved!
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