Student Engagement
Discover the strategies that work best to involve students in their own learning.
Getting Students to Use their Favorite Apps to Learn and Create
In schools, should we be empowering students to use their favorite digital tools to produce and engage with content? Research shows it can deliver surprising academic benefits.3575 Strategies to Improve Students’ Listening Skills
Middle and high school students not listening is a common complaint, but listening is a skill like any other—it can be improved with practice.4kAn Alternative to Warm-Up Problems
Starting math class with a warm-up problem is common. Here’s how one teacher starts with a little chat instead, before moving on to the math.1.8kSquats, Lunges, and Phonemes
Adding movement to reading lessons reinforces key concepts and helps fidgety students concentrate.6kKeeping Older Students Engaged All Year Long
Sometimes keeping middle and high school students engaged is a matter of making them feel like a part of the community.370
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.63.9kWhen Reading Logs Backfire, What Can Teachers Do Instead?
To create life-long readers, ditch quotas, calendars, and logs—and replace them with strategies that get students talking about books and keeping track of the joy they experience reading.1.8kGuiding Students to Ask Great Questions
By building relationships and centering student participation, teachers can create a community where curiosity and inquiry are valued.436A Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning
When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.55.9k6 Museums With Exceptional Teacher Resources
From full-fledged lesson plans and virtual field trips to expansive digital archives and opportunities for professional learning, museums have so much to offer beyond the in-person experience.6.1k4 Great Ways to Start Math Class
Spending the first five minutes of elementary math classes with one of these launch routines can help all students feel ready to learn.871Building Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.11.3k
Strategies to Encourage Students to Turn Their Cameras On
Incorporating SEL approaches, playing games, and giving students options can inspire them to show their faces.23.7kA Teacher Appreciation Week for the Ages
When schools abruptly closed due to Covid-19, teachers figured out how to make remote learning work. This week, as the nation expresses its gratitude, we recap the emotional journey.27.6kHow to Build a Menstruation Station at Your School
Nearly one in four students struggles to afford period supplies, which has a major impact on their ability to learn. Schools can help.6.5k
