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- AI in Education
The Case for Teaching Math Students Will Actually Use
From algorithms to probability and game theory, the essential math shaping students’ futures is mostly missing in K-12 education, argues education advocate Ted Dintersmith.121Your content has been saved!
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17 Ways to End Class That Make Tomorrow Easier
The final minutes of class can be future-oriented—use these closing activities to consolidate learning, gather feedback, or spark curiosity about tomorrow.136Your content has been saved!
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3 Evidence-Based Ways to Supercharge Paper Notebooks
When paper notebooks become a primary workspace, students can organize their ideas, visualize key concepts, and better track their learning.Your content has been saved!
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Building a Stronger Community in the First 5 Minutes of Class
A daily check-in routine gives middle and high school teachers a chance to ensure that every student feels seen and supported. - Literacy
3 Ways to Harness the Science of Reading in Middle and High School
Knowledge building, access to differentiated grade-level texts, and frequent low-stakes formative assessments help students achieve literacy goals.186Your content has been saved!
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Using ‘Brain Fire Drills’ to Help Students Prepare for the Unexpected
Implementation intentions help students think through tricky situations in advance so that they know what to do in the moment. - Literacy
Building Background Knowledge to Improve High School Students’ Literacy Skills
Teachers across content areas can use these ideas to activate the knowledge that students already have and build on it.508Your content has been saved!
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Using Role-Plays to Develop SEL Skills
When students act out scenarios, they build social and emotional learning skills that help shape their responses to challenging situations.261Your content has been saved!
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Boosting Early Elementary Students’ Vocabulary Throughout the Day
Five easy ways to intentionally give students repeated opportunities to hear, understand, and apply rich language in meaningful contexts.431Your content has been saved!
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Strategies to Consider Before a Preschool Special Education Referral
Teachers can use these strategies to ensure that they are observing students’ behavior with appropriate sensitivity.235Your content has been saved!
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