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Cross-grade buddy programs are well-regarded for building positive school culture. With the right planning, they can boost academic and social skills as well—for both older and younger students.

This routine creates an equitable structure for sharing out ideas, questions, or evidence in science class—and helps ensure every student takes part.

When students learn about climate change across the curriculum, they see different parts of the problem—and different ways to be part of the solution.

Helping gender-expansive students feel seen and included doesn’t have to be complicated—and it benefits everyone in the class.

Though sustaining a strong connection between school and home can become more difficult in middle and high school, it’s worth the extra effort to support long-term student success.

When teachers provide activities that encourage kindergarteners to explore the elements of storytelling through play, they lay the foundation for reading and writing.

Prioritizing relationships in the very first week of school can help teachers and students build the foundation for a classroom community that will last the whole year through.

Reminding high school students why they’re in school—so they can become the people they aspire to be—can be a powerful motivator.

When grade-level teams of teachers work together on skills and strategies to help them improve their practice every week, everyone benefits.

At this school, nurturing a love of reading begins with book shopping, a practice where students choose books from their classroom libraries to bring home—every week.