A middle school in Nevada uses a simple strategy to build deeper connections between teachers and students.

Students at Pittsfield Middle High School are trained to mediate conflicts between their fellow students—and between students and teachers.

A community raised $6 million to construct an innovative 30,000-square-foot facility complete with makerspaces and learning labs.

Starting the day with this 15-minute activity helps students regulate their emotions and focus on the day’s learning.

Learning collaboratively through projects yields results for middle school students.

To get started with student-led, project-based work, teachers can try the 5E instructional model.

Scaffolded group work can be more equitable for all students, no matter their abilities.

When teachers have a say in evolving the curriculum, students see the benefits.

A strategy for using a quick, whole-class reflection on content as a verbal exit ticket.

A quick, fun classroom activity fosters open dialogue while releasing pent-up energy.

A celebration for high school seniors—most of whom will be the first in their families to go to college—as they submit their applications.

Students use scientific inquiry to investigate real-world issues facing their community.

Students learn skills like maintaining inventory, marketing, and scheduling while working in a cafe as part of a business class.

Having staff stand for meetings keeps them quick—15 minutes, max—and efficient.