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Student Engagement

Discover the strategies that work best to involve students in their own learning.

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  • 3 Ways to Help Students Master Academic Language

    To get kids wielding academic and discipline-specific vocabulary, they need to observe words in context as they read, talk, and write about topics and concepts—and receive explicit instruction.
    Andrew Boryga
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  • 17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers

    As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.
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  • 14 Effective Opening and Closing Routines for Teachers

    Stimulate thinking at the beginning of class, and check for understanding at the end of it with these engaging opening and closing activities.
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  • Powerful, Evidence-Backed Ways to Connect With Students in the First Week of School

    Start the new school year on the right foot with these research-backed tips.
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  • 3 Fun Activities to Teach Algebraic Expressions

    Playing games can be a great way to practice or review skills related to algebraic expressions.
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  • Dedicating Space for Curiosity and Exploration

    By turning a plain old hallway into a destination that every class visits regularly to tinker and play, a school made limited resources go further and saw student enthusiasm soar.
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  • Building Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications

    When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.
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  • How to Engage Students the Moment They Enter the Classroom

    Openers matter and set the tone for the lesson that follows. Here’s how to start strong when you need to.
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  • 23 Ways to Build and Sustain Classroom Relationships

    These teacher-approved activities will help create the sort of classroom bonds that pave the way to academic success.
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  • 10 Brilliant Math Brain Teasers

    Tap into rigorous problem-solving and critical thinking with these playful math brain teasers for middle and high school students.
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  • Hosting Student-Led Unconferences

    Planning and leading a debriefing after a unit of study gives students a chance to practice presentation skills and highlight their learning.
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  • A 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.
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  • Across Grade Levels, Should Learning Be a Lot More Playful?

    Denmark has fully embraced playful learning in its K–12 schools. We visited two schools to see the pedagogical approach in action.
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  • 3 Great Discussion Models for High School English

    These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.
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