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Supporting Students’ Meaning-Making in Reading Instruction
Teachers can guide students to connect their interests to class texts and to share their ideas in collaborative discussions. - Teacher Wellness
8 Ways to Create a Supportive Work Environment for Teachers
Improving teachers’ work-related mental health requires a commitment to transforming their workplace culture. - Administration & Leadership
A Practical Guide to Grief-Sensitive School Policies
When a school community experiences loss, having grief policies already in place can lessen the trauma. - Integrated Studies
Empowering Students to Be Real-World Problem Solvers
When middle school students are given the opportunity to deeply explore what it means to be a changemaker, they see a path toward making a difference in their own community—and beyond. - Game-Based Learning
Skill-Developing Games for ELLs
These simple activities for high school English language learners can keep them engaged and having fun as they learn. - Administration & Leadership
5 Ways to Recruit a Diverse Team of Teachers
By thinking strategically about the interview process, school administrators can attract a diverse pool of strong candidates. - Technology Integration
How AI Can Enhance the Grading Process
Artificial intelligence tools, combined with human expertise, can help teachers save time when they’re reviewing student work.114 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Connecting Across Disciplines in PBL
Here are three ways to set up project-based learning that involves more than one subject area, which is highly engaging for students.104 - Student Engagement
Question: What’s Your Solution to Students Losing Focus?
Summer is around the corner. Learn from other educators and share what works for you.145 - Formative Assessment
Using Learning Progressions to Build Student Confidence
Scaffolding assignments provides clear checkpoints for students, allowing them to feel successful at acquiring new skills.140
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A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.1.1k - Classroom Management
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How to Authentically Use PBL Products
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PBL for Pre-K Through Second Grade
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Engaging Students With Challenge Based Learning
High school students can participate in hands-on, relevant projects that provide effective solutions to problems in their community.367 - Collaborative Learning
An Effective Strategy for Successful Group Work
Articulating what good teamwork looks like takes planning, reflection, and respect for student choice.662 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Guiding Students to Use Storytelling Across the Curriculum
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- English Language Learners
Ensuring That ELLs Feel Comfortable Learning a New Language
These strategies for supporting English language learners, especially older students, can help reduce any embarrassment they may feel.203 - English Language Learners
Adapting Math Word Problems for ELLs
To make word problems less confusing, especially for English language learners, change the language, not the math. Here are some ideas.502 - English Language Learners
Using Google Tools to Support Newcomer ELLs
Teachers can guide English language learners in using a variety of Google tools to make lessons more equitable and accessible.871 - Administration & Leadership
What It’s Like Leading a Dual-Language School
See how one school leader creates responsive and constructive spaces for English language learners at a dual-language elementary school.328 - English Language Learners
How School Librarians Can Support ELLs
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From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible.2.9k - Formative Assessment
Planning Writing Lessons for the Early Elementary Grades
Teachers can provide thoughtful instruction that supports the sustained development of young students’ literacy skills.340 - Formative Assessment
Using Formative Assessment to Measure Student Progress
Teachers can use the feedback they gain from assessing to drive instructional outcomes and help students understand what success looks like.425 - Formative Assessment
60-Second Strategy: NAEM Tracker
With a series of quick check-ins, students can assess their own learning—which lets teachers plan their next lesson with ease.741 - Teaching Strategies
27 Super-Smart, Teacher-Tested Closing Activities
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