Videos
Explore videos that showcase evidence-based learning practices in preK-12 schools, and see our core strategies and key topics in action.
- School Culture
How to Elevate Your Buddy Program
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. - Communication Skills
Encouraging Collaboration With a Scientists Circle
This routine creates an equitable structure for sharing out ideas, questions, or evidence in science class—and helps ensure every student takes part. - Environmental Education
Making Climate Change Connections in Every Class
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.133 - Education Equity
3 Tips for Making Your Classroom More Gender Inclusive
Helping gender-expansive students feel seen and included doesn’t have to be complicated—and it benefits everyone in the class.272 - Family Engagement
3 Ways for Schools to Engage Families of Older Students
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.143 - Literacy
Building Literacy Skills by Sparking Imaginations
When teachers provide activities that encourage kindergarteners to explore the elements of storytelling through play, they lay the foundation for reading and writing.166 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
4 Ways to Start Connecting With Students in the First Week Back
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.213 - Student Engagement
Helping Teens Tap Into the Power of the Future Self
Reminding high school students why they’re in school—so they can become the people they aspire to be—can be a powerful motivator.337 - Professional Learning
Creating Opportunities for All Teachers to Grow
When grade-level teams of teachers work together on skills and strategies to help them improve their practice every week, everyone benefits.373 - School Libraries
Getting Books Into Every Student’s Hands
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.