- Teaching Strategies
4 Keys to a Successful Start at a New School
It’s normal to be a little nervous about starting work at a new school, but there are things you can do to make it easier. - Assessment
8 Ways to Amp Up Science Assessments
A rich mix of assessments gives students creative opportunities to showcase learning—and delivers a more comprehensive picture of what they know. - Learning Environments
A Strategic Approach to Seating Arrangements in High School
Which seating arrangement works best—assigned, random, or something else? Here’s an idea from someone who has tried them all. - Student Engagement
Making Math Tangible With a Dream House Project
When students work together to calculate construction costs and negotiate design choices, they develop skills in math and collaboration—all while letting their imaginations run wild. - Professional Learning
Things You Should Know Your First Year as a High School Counselor
Having a plan for your career can help you know what to expect in the role and how to navigate likely challenges. - Teaching Strategies
Making the Most of Guest Speakers
A little preparation beforehand can help ensure that the experience will be rewarding for students and the speaker.102 - Teaching Strategies
Setting the Tone for the First Lesson of the Year
To start the academic year off well, approach your high school students in ways that make them feel seen and create excitement about the subject matter.135 - Critical Thinking
Using Juicy Sentences to Explore Complex Texts in ELA and Beyond
Breaking one complex sentence down into small parts enhances students’ awareness of vocabulary, syntax, and sentence structure.109 - New Teachers
Question: What Advice Would You Give a First-Year Teacher?
We’re gathering insights from seasoned educators. If you're a new teacher, check out their advice!107 - Technology Integration
Why I Learned to Embrace Classroom Timers
Using a timer helps teachers ensure that they are making the most of their limited time with students.103
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- School Culture
3 Schools, 3 Principals, 3 Cell Phone Bans
These three schools have recently implemented policies banning cell phones in some or all areas of the school—but each has taken a very different approach.3.6k - The Research Is In
10 Studies Every Teacher Should Know About
How to integrate the science of reading, plan for effective review sessions with your students, think about inquiry-based learning, and more.3.6k - Administration & Leadership
Building Authentic Community During Meetings
Instead of doing icebreakers, facilitators can offer activities that encourage participants to make genuine connections with each other.846 - Brain-Based Learning
9 Minutes That Can Make a Big Difference
Finding the time to connect with students across three short segments each day can do wonders for relationship building.715 - Classroom Management
Using ‘Rolling Starts’ at the Beginning of Class
Activities with built-in differentiation and high engagement are an effective way to get elementary students into a learning mindset.683
- School Culture
3 Schools, 3 Principals, 3 Cell Phone Bans
These three schools have recently implemented policies banning cell phones in some or all areas of the school—but each has taken a very different approach.3.6k - Technology Integration
Fostering Collaboration Among Young Students Using Digital Tools
With plenty of scaffolding, lower elementary students can successfully work together online.208 - Technology Integration
A Meaningful App-Building Project
Projects that take several weeks to complete can bring about class unity and give students a unique learning experience.168 - Technology Integration
Do I Need to Use Tech for That Lesson?
These tips for finding the right technology for your students, and knowing when to go screen free, can help support middle school students’ learning.233 - Technology Integration
Creating Better Slides for Elementary Math
When it comes to Google Slides and PowerPoint, less is more—a simple design allows students to focus on the math without distraction.298
- Literacy
4 Activities to Build Background Knowledge
When students build their understanding of new topics on knowledge they already have, they are able to draw inferences and make connections that can boost reading comprehension and performance. - School Libraries
Reigniting the Joy of Reading With Book Tastings
Offering students a chance to sample new genres and styles of books in the school library can help them break out of a reading rut.440 - Literacy
Supporting Struggling Readers in Navigating Grade-Level Texts
A reading interventionist shares strategies to help students in grades 3 to 8 access grade-level material.433 - Literacy
6 Picture Books to Ease the Anxiety of Having a Substitute
Young learners thrive on routine, and these books can help prepare them for the inevitable occasional absence of their teacher.173 - ChatGPT & Generative AI
Using AI to Support Vocabulary Lessons
Seeing AI-generated images of the words they’re learning can help boost elementary students’ engagement.589
- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Using Anchors for Emotional Regulation
When given the space to regulate themselves with simple practices, students learn how to soothe their own nervous systems in moments of stress—and contribute to a sense of calm in the classroom.300 - Research
Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.6k - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
How to Address School Avoidance
To help reduce chronic absenteeism, schools can help students learn how to self-regulate and manage feelings of discomfort.750 - Mental Health
Meeting Students’ Needs for Emotional Support
A new survey finds that a large percentage of students don’t feel that they have an adult to turn to at school when they're troubled.836 - Mental Health
Using Backward Design for SEL
Consider these strategies to foster students’ social and emotional learning and help support their mental health.443