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- Classroom Management
Little Phrases, Big Impact
Negative reinforcements (docking points), bribes (candy), and angry rants didn’t help this teacher get students to do their work—but setting up positive social norms did the trick. - Literacy
Encouraging Reluctant Readers in High School
Harnessing teens’ craving for connection with their peers is a great way to get them engaged with reading. - Literacy
60-Second Strategy: Waterfall Reading
This choral reading activity builds fluency and confidence, especially for students who feel overwhelmed at the prospect of reading out loud alone.Your content has been saved!
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Setting Up a House System as a Classroom Management Strategy
Organizing elementary students in yearlong groups is an effective way to guide them to manage their behavior and rely on each other.140Your content has been saved!
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How to Co-Create AI Agreements With Students
By adapting the familiar practice of co-creating classroom norms, teachers can help students make more thoughtful decisions about when—and when not—to use AI.139Your content has been saved!
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Coaching Elementary Students to Ask Thoughtful Questions
These five activities can help students learn how to ask the kinds of questions that will unlock deeper learning. - Classroom Management
A Rubric for Assessing Your Classroom Management Strengths and Weaknesses
This detailed rubric enables teachers to methodically reflect on their routines in order to understand the status of their class. - Technology Integration
23 Ways to Unplug and Prioritize Paper Over Screens
Looking to reduce screen time without sacrificing engagement? Start with these research-backed, teacher-tested analog activities. - Teaching Strategies
How My ADHD Shaped My Classroom
An award-winning teacher describes how he adjusted his approach to instruction and assessment to align with his needs and strengths.420Your content has been saved!
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Podcast: 5 Common Teacher Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Teacher mistakes remind us that the learning never stops. Here are tips for coping and resetting when things go sideways in class.
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