- Literacy
Using Speech-to-Print to Boost Students’ Reading Skills
An evidence-based approach to literacy instruction can help students close grade-level reading gaps and improve their confidence.Your content has been saved!
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Assessing the Child-Centeredness of Your Teaching in 6 Steps
Early childhood teachers can use these strategies to align their teaching to students’ needs for optimal engagement and growth.Your content has been saved!
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Why Reflection Matters in Math Class—and How to Get Started
Teachers can help students build resilience and confidence in their math abilities through the power of reflection.Your content has been saved!
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How to Get Teens Engaged as Readers
It can be tough to get on the same page when reading novels as a class, but with a few intentional practices, teachers can get teens reading in a way that’s equitable and enjoyable.Your content has been saved!
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Turning Difficult Lessons Into Deeper Learning
Pop quizzes, self-tests, and other active strategies are more effective for students than simply reviewing notes. - Teaching Strategies
Confidence-Boosting Strategies for the Elementary Grades
By helping young students feel more confident in their work, teachers can set them up for greater levels of success and engagement. - New Teachers
Preparing Future Educators for Their Careers
Student teaching advisers and students share ideas for making teacher preparation programs more relevant.111Your content has been saved!
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2024 in Review, From Your Point of View
The inspiring debates and powerful ideas that energized, worried, and motivated you—our readers—this year. - Teaching Strategies
Guiding Students to Think Like a Teacher
To increase engagement and foster collaboration, high school teachers can have students prepare and present part of a lesson. - Administration & Leadership
5 Ways to Support New School Leaders
Structured opportunities for professional learning go a long way to help ensure the long-term success of new administrators.135Your content has been saved!
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- The Research Is In
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024
It’s that time again—our yearly review of the research you should read, from the sneaky ways that inattention can spread in your classroom to the promises and perils of AI. - Collaborative Learning
16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks. - Administration & Leadership
How Tiered Supports Reduced Chronic Absenteeism at a New Jersey High School
A new leadership team cut down on absences by trying a variety of outreach strategies, including a targeted mentorship program.690Your content has been saved!
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A 3-Step Process for Addressing Disruptive Behavior
Teachers can use this strategy to help dysregulated students get back on track and ready to participate in learning. - Brain-Based Learning
De-escalating the Brain, Not the Behavior
When students feel intense emotions, it’s important for teachers to meet them where they are and use strategies that guide them toward self-regulation.
- Game-Based Learning
Using the ‘Would You Rather’ Game for Reasoning and Reflection
A classic decision-making game can help students practice higher-order thinking skills in every subject—and get them to approach content in fresh ways. - Critical Thinking
Documenting Learning Through Portfolios
These strategies let students see how they have progressed during the school year, enabling them to keep building on their successes and learning from any missteps. - New Teachers
Edutopia Sessions: Assessment for New Teachers
A panel of educators shares how new teachers can create meaningful assessments and target what’s truly important for students.Your content has been saved!
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Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently
Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning. - Assessment
Question: What Changes to Your Assessments Should Other Teachers Consider?
We're gathering tips for the teachers in our community. If assessments are something you struggle with, check the comments.
- Professional Learning
How Teacher Leaders Can Tangibly Improve Their PLCs
This four-step process can help teacher teams successfully transition from the planning phase to the action phase.304Your content has been saved!
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Key Strategies for Improving Struggling Schools
Administrators can use an approach focused on transparency and data-driven action to improve academic outcomes in low-performing schools.268Your content has been saved!
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How to Maintain Your Focus During the School Year
Teaching with intention toward learning outcomes can be done in a focused way that prioritizes flexibility, inquiry, and relationships.516Your content has been saved!
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How to Build Relationships in an Intervention Setting
Strong connections with students are essential for showing them that you’re a trustworthy advocate who wants to help them succeed. - Professional Learning
Improving Your Teaching Practice Through Systematic Reflection
Find time to reflect on your teaching practice year-round with these quick but powerful strategies, designed to drive improvement.443Your content has been saved!
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- Brain-Based Learning
De-escalating the Brain, Not the Behavior
When students feel intense emotions, it’s important for teachers to meet them where they are and use strategies that guide them toward self-regulation. - Mental Health
A Multi-Tiered Approach to Digital Wellness
Schools can take steps to combat the negative effects of social media and empower students to use digital media in safe, healthy ways.315Your content has been saved!
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Teaching Students to Persevere Without Getting Burned Out
These strategies for balancing perseverance with well-being can help students learn how to take a break and still reach their goals.274Your content has been saved!
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Research-Backed Ways to Support Students Who Stutter
A compilation of evidence-based classroom strategies to help kids who stutter feel welcomed. - Technology Integration
Overcoming Potential Risks of Student Tech Use
From social isolation to a mistaken belief that they can multitask, here are some of the risks that arise when students use digital tools—and what teachers can do to help.
