- Student Engagement
5 Ways to Encourage Deep Mathematical Thinking
You can adapt the curriculum you have to create rich tasks that invite reasoning and build students’ problem-solving skills.Your content has been saved!
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Sentence-Level Scaffolds That Foster English Learners’ Independence and Growth
Teachers can structure supports to guide English learners to speak and write using grade-level, discipline-specific language.Your content has been saved!
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6 Strategies to Make Setting Up Small Group Work More Sustainable
Elementary teachers can reap the benefits of differentiated instruction in math by leveraging existing resources.Your content has been saved!
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6 Ways to Maximize Turn and Talk
When a few simple structures are put into place, teachers can bring this staple activity for classroom collaboration to the next level.Your content has been saved!
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Observing and Documenting an Emergent Curriculum in Preschool
Teachers can structure learning experiences by providing time and space for children to ask their own questions and make discoveries.104Your content has been saved!
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Boosting Midyear Engagement With Place-Based PBL
High school teachers can build projects around issues in the local community to motivate students before and after winter break.112Your content has been saved!
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Using Mythology to Ground Social and Emotional Learning
Teachers can leverage students’ interest in Greek mythology to explore emotions and topics like overcoming obstacles.104Your content has been saved!
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How and Why to Give Optional Assignments
Providing students with the choice to complete additional work creates space for extra practice and can help build intrinsic motivation for learning. - Technology Integration
A 4 Step Process for Adding New Tech Across Your Whole School
Administrators can use this framework to determine whether a tool will actually be used by teachers and useful to students.130Your content has been saved!
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If It’s Stored in Your Head, It’s Not a System
Tips for how school leaders can build functional, responsive structures that allow staff to access the information they need when they need it.207Your content has been saved!
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- Formative Assessment
13 Super-Quick Formative Assessments
Teachers can use these techniques to gauge students’ understanding mid-lesson and then decide whether to reteach or press ahead. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
A Conflict Resolution Framework for the Early Grades
Teaching students to put aside their differences until they’re feeling calm can help them learn to resolve issues independently.739Your content has been saved!
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Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract: Using the CPA Method in Upper Elementary Math
Teachers can help students build deeper math understanding and confidence by introducing concepts in distinct stages. - Math
Strategies to Help Build Students’ Math Fact Fluency
With regular routines and reflective practice, elementary students can build accuracy and confidence in math.545Your content has been saved!
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5 Research-Backed Ways to Build Better Readers
The latest research on five foundational strategies that are teacher-tested and grounded in science.541Your content has been saved!
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- Assessment
Empowering Students Through a Focus on Incremental Progress
Elementary teachers can help students feel confident tackling big goals by encouraging them to focus on getting a little bit better every day.289Your content has been saved!
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Translating Standards Into Student-Friendly Terms
Designing an effective assessment requires first deconstructing the standards into clear criteria of success that students can understand.420Your content has been saved!
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8 Creative Performance Tasks for World Language Classes
Try these ideas to move from vocabulary quizzes to activities where students communicate in real-world situations.702Your content has been saved!
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Solidifying Core Concepts With Examples and Non-Examples
Asking students to identify an example of what something is—and importantly, what it isn’t—helps establish clarity and leaves little room for misconception.Your content has been saved!
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Helping Students Look Beyond Grades With Visual Rubrics
When students see their content mastery mapped out, they’re more likely to understand their proficiency—and take ownership of their progress.Your content has been saved!
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- Classroom Management
Maintaining a Tight-Knit Classroom Throughout the School Year
Fostering a positive community focused on learning can be tough in middle school when students’ initial excitement wanes, and these tips can help.403Your content has been saved!
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Surveying Students Regularly Can Yield Valuable Connections
Making a habit of surveying students provides a wealth of information about their goals, challenges, and everyday lives. - Classroom Management
60-Second Strategy: Wind-Up Cleanup
Bringing just the right amount of silliness into a tidying task gets preschoolers to cooperate, follow directions, and get the job done.Your content has been saved!
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A Conflict Resolution Framework for the Early Grades
Teaching students to put aside their differences until they’re feeling calm can help them learn to resolve issues independently.739Your content has been saved!
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Guiding Preschoolers to Create Shared Classroom Norms
When children have a role in creating class agreements, they begin to see themselves as active participants in shaping their community.238Your content has been saved!
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- Administration & Leadership
12 Principals on the Best Leadership Book They’ve Ever Read
We’ve gathered a rich list of titles with different approaches that principals around the country have found helpful in navigating the challenges of leading a school.331Your content has been saved!
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How to Create a Thriving Drop-In Culture
With deliberate planning and a low-stakes approach, peer drop-in initiatives offer inspiring, expert professional development without leaving the school building.155Your content has been saved!
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3 Ways for Leaders to Practice Gratitude Each Day—and Why That Matters
Focusing on what they can be thankful for allows principals to see that great things are still happening in their school, even on the toughest days.464Your content has been saved!
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Staff Performance Improvement Discussions
Having a script and sticking to it can help a principal explain the changes they need to see in a staff member’s work.280Your content has been saved!
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Ensuring That Your Strategic Development Plans Are Effective
Principals can establish a set of core priorities to ensure that their initiatives are aligned with long-term goals.185Your content has been saved!
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