Student Engagement
Discover the strategies that work best to involve students in their own learning.
From Superheroes to Taylor Swift: Using Students’ Passions to Ignite Learning
By inviting students to dissect the texts they love—from music lyrics to horror films—teachers are unlocking deeper engagement and critical literacy skills.Teaching Students How to Make Movies to Document Their Learning
Using moviemaking as a form of engagement and assessment centers students’ voices.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Getting (and Keeping) Early Learners’ Attention
These ideas for lesson hooks—like using songs, video clips, and picture walks—can motivate young students to focus on learning.19 Highly Engaging End-of-Year Activities
Teachers can help students end the year on a high note with activities that remind them how much they’ve learned in class.Building Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.54.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Jump-Starting Academic Learning With Movement and Dance
The benefits of movement in the classroom aren’t limited to younger students. Pairing new words and concepts with gestures or dance moves locks in understanding—and active brain breaks prime students to learn even more.23.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.4 Classroom Design Tactics to Motivate Students
Teachers can make small shifts in their classroom design to boost engagement, spark curiosity, and celebrate success.
Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
Though remote learning during the pandemic has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?75.9kYour content has been saved!
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Across grade levels, engaging and creative writing prompts encourage kids to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments.A Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning
When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.81.5kYour content has been saved!
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8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.78.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.3 Great Discussion Models for High School English
These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.500Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Discussions to Inspire Active Participation in Learning
By tracking academic conversations with a visual map and sharing it in class, teachers can encourage more students to contribute.7 Ways to Balance Joy With Rigor in Math Class
A few straightforward shifts and strategies can help create math classrooms where even the most reticent learners find their footing.5 Ways to Elevate Your Classroom Discussions
Even when many students hesitate to speak up, teachers can inspire thoughtful, vibrant discussion with these classroom-tested strategies.
