- New Teachers
What an Experienced Teacher Notices in the First 5 Minutes of Class
Maintaining a flexible approach when students’ needs and behaviors shift allows teachers to respond in effective ways that support learning. - Student Engagement
Using Precise, Positive Praise in the Classroom
Explicitly acknowledging replicable behaviors is an effective way to encourage all students to meet expectations.277Your content has been saved!
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Strategies for Promoting Students’ Sense of Belonging That Fit in a Busy Schedule
The need for a strong sense of community continues even after students have settled into a routine.292Your content has been saved!
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Building Better Responses With the RACE Writing Strategy
A simple four-step routine helps young writers organize their ideas, support their thinking with evidence, and make their writing more meaningful to their readers.Your content has been saved!
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A Continuum of Play-Based Learning Approaches for Pre-K Students
Teachers can use this framework to implement various types of play depending on how each complements the day’s lessons.162Your content has been saved!
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7 Ways Tech Can Make Learning More Visible to Families
Simple digital routines can help families see what students are learning, how they’re learning it, and what to ask about at home.228Your content has been saved!
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How an Anti-AP Teacher Learned to Enjoy Teaching an AP Class
The exams have clear requirements, but this Government and Politics teacher created a rich learning experience that encouraged students’ curiosity.488Your content has been saved!
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Teaching Multiple-Choice Questions as Their Own Genre of Text
Exploring the expectations of multiple-choice questions with students is effective test prep—and helps them develop critical thinking skills.372Your content has been saved!
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Giving Student Work an Audience—and a Purpose
Presenting their work to someone other than the teacher guides students to start thinking about it as more than just an assignment.277Your content has been saved!
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Designing Outdoor Science Learning Experiences
Teachers can assign fieldwork that prompts students to make connections between the content they learn in class and the world around them.774Your content has been saved!
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- Teaching Strategies
23 Bell Ringers Teachers Love
We asked teachers for their favorite ways to start class. Nearly 400 responded—here are some of their best ideas. - Student Engagement
9 Strategies for Tackling Student Work Refusal
Teacher-tested tactics to get learning back on track when students refuse to do the work. - Brain-Based Learning
What to Do When Students Think They Already Know Something
If students think they’ve mastered something, they have little reason to make an effort. These strategies help them see the limits of their knowledge. - The Research Is In
How Good Teachers Get Even Better
Like elite athletes and musicians, even outstanding teachers have room to grow. Here are 6 research-based ways to keep sharpening your skills. - Brain-Based Learning
Podcast: The Extraordinary Impact of Drawing to Learn
In Selim Tlili’s high school classroom, sketching isn’t about artistic ability. It’s a simple—but powerful—tactic for boosting student recall and comprehension.
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- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Using Project-Based Learning to Connect Your Students With Peers in Other Countries
A collaboration between middle school students in Colorado and India can serve as a model for having students tackle real-world issues.976Your content has been saved!
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How to Identify Problems That Students Care About Solving
Finding worthwhile challenges for project-based learning can be tough. Here are a few approaches that work well.2.7kYour content has been saved!
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Streamlining Project-Based Learning Units With an Easy Checkpoint System
Teachers can use this five-step framework to systematically guide students to emphasize academic decisions over task completion.2.6kYour content has been saved!
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Fostering Metacognition to Make Project-Based Learning Units More Meaningful
Middle school teachers can use a variety of prompts to support deep learning that students will be able to apply in new situations. - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
How to Set Up a Project-Based Learning Unit Based on Whole Novels
High school ELA teachers can create an engaging novel unit that guides students to explore contemporary social issues.2.4kYour content has been saved!
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- Classroom Management
Podcast: 9 Simple (But Transformative) Classroom Management Shifts
From a quick crouch to three surprising magic words, ELA teacher Tyler Rablin shares his favorite zero-prep moves that can turn a chaotic classroom into a calm one.
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How Good Teachers Get Even Better
Like elite athletes and musicians, even outstanding teachers have room to grow. Here are 6 research-based ways to keep sharpening your skills. - Classroom Management
Ensuring That Students Know How to Meet Your Expectations
To help students master classroom routines, it can help to think of them as skills that students need time to develop. - Student Engagement
9 Strategies for Tackling Student Work Refusal
Teacher-tested tactics to get learning back on track when students refuse to do the work. - Classroom Management
Building a Stronger Community in the First 5 Minutes of Class
A daily check-in routine gives middle and high school teachers a chance to ensure that every student feels seen and supported.
- School Libraries
How K–8 Libraries Can Be Hubs of Student Well‑Being
School librarians can play a key role in ensuring that students feel that they belong, matter, and have value. - Mindfulness
Increasing Student Mindfulness With Improv Games
Guiding students to listen, breathe, and be present can be a lot of fun with these three drama-based activities.837Your content has been saved!
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Podcast: How Nicholas Ferroni is Rewiring His Classroom for Human Connection
As debates about reducing classroom tech heat up, a popular high school teacher shares some practical tips for striking a better balance.
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Harnessing Joy in the Service of Learning
By encouraging students to do hard things in collaboration with peers, teachers can help them experience joy, the fuel that allows them to struggle well. - Student Wellness
5 Ways to Ease the Transition to Preschool
In the first few days and weeks, it’s important to make sure young children feel that they are valued and that they belong.2.3kYour content has been saved!
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