- Professional Learning
Question: What’s a “Stolen” Idea That Worked for You?
Educators don't have to reinvent the wheel. A "stolen" idea is often as good as one that's brand new. Share what's worked for you!Your content has been saved!
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4 Test-Taking Strategies That Help Students Show What They Know
By teaching students to approach test questions critically, you can help them accurately show what they've learned and avoid picking wrong answer choices.Your content has been saved!
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What an Award-Winning School Leader Has Learned From Shadowing His Students
A simple practice has led to schoolwide improvements and a better learning environment, says Principal Matthew Sloane.Your content has been saved!
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Facing Cell Phone Distractions Head-On
When students—and teachers—aren’t distracted by cell phones, everyone can focus on learning. Here’s how one teacher came up with a system that works.Your content has been saved!
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3 Habits That Help Students Understand Poetry
Using their analytical skills when interacting with stanzas for the first time helps students uncover deeper meaning in poetry.105Your content has been saved!
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Cultivating Content and Language Learning in ELLs
Project-based learning can help English language learners master language and content skills at the same time.107Your content has been saved!
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5 Axioms to Promote Deeper Discussions
Getting students engaged in sustained conversations requires a combination of inquiry, routine, and relationship building.136Your content has been saved!
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5 Tips for Effective School Leadership During a Natural Disaster
A principal shares what she learned after coordinating her school’s response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.109Your content has been saved!
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What to Do When Your Lesson Goes Kaput
Teacher-tested strategies for handling instructional snafus—including when to call it quits on a lesson and regroup. - Assessment
Getting Rid of Zeros Won’t Fix the Grade Book
Well-meaning efforts to assess learning accurately have led some schools to set 50 as the lowest grade, but that can have negative consequences. Here’s a better solution.
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Getting Rid of Zeros Won’t Fix the Grade Book
Well-meaning efforts to assess learning accurately have led some schools to set 50 as the lowest grade, but that can have negative consequences. Here’s a better solution. - Student Engagement
3 Strategies for Asking Better Questions
By reframing your questions slightly, you can create more opportunities for students to think deeply, reflect, and engage. - Communication Skills
Using Weekly Routines to Build Speaking Skills
These six strategies guide students to build confidence in their speaking skills through low-stakes, highly engaging discussions.438Your content has been saved!
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Question: What Brilliant Uses of Tech Have You Seen This Year?
We’re looking for examples of the innovative, practical tech strategies educators use to support learning and address classroom challenges. - Critical Thinking
Teaching Students to Read a Textbook
Students see a lot of textbooks in high school, and a little guidance can help them use those books more effectively.
- Assessment
Question: How Do You Support Students Overwhelmed by Taking Tests?
Test anxiety can hinder student success. Share your strategies for supporting students who are overwhelmed by taking tests. - Assessment
4 Ways to Boost Students’ Self-Efficacy
These strategies help students see what they have learned so they believe they can be successful in school in the future. - Assessment
Authentic Social Studies Assessments Through Student-Written Letters
Writing letters offers an opportunity for students to get creative, get personal, and get deeply connected to course content.389Your content has been saved!
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Supercharge Your Quizizz Use
Even if you’ve used Quizizz for years, power users have pro tips for taking your assessments, lessons, and differentiation to the next level. - Instructional Coaching
How Instructional Coaches Can Help Teachers Use Data More Effectively
Continuous progress monitoring aids schools in designing targeted interventions to help all students learn.
- Literacy
Supporting Middle School Students in Their Writing
These simple strategies can sharpen learners’ skills in different genres and help them to become more confident writers.163Your content has been saved!
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3 Ways to Make the Library More Useful to Multilingual Learners
Librarians can help English language learners feel at home by providing a wide variety of choices and formats to choose from.130Your content has been saved!
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My Middle School Students Can’t Read!
These strategies for building foundational reading skills can help when students struggle with grade-level texts.384Your content has been saved!
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Developing Empathy Through Storytelling
After interviewing a community member who has endured hardship, high school students practice their ELA skills—and their empathy—to turn it into a public performance. - Communication Skills
Cultivating Speaking and Listening Skills in the Primary Grades
Early elementary teachers can use these strategies to help students improve their oral communication skills.385Your content has been saved!
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- Teaching Strategies
How Letting Go of Perfectionism Made Me a Better Teacher
Shifting the focus of a classroom from performance to process means embracing mistakes as a necessary part of learning.243Your content has been saved!
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Modeling Emotional Regulation to Support Students’ Growth
Teachers and school leaders can demonstrate valuable social and emotional learning skills through their actions.273Your content has been saved!
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Supporting Early-Career Educators in Using Edtech
School leaders can use this guidance to help new teachers use educational technology appropriately and effectively.168Your content has been saved!
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Question: What’s Your Advice for Preservice Teachers?
What’s the best advice for preservice teachers? Share your tips for navigating this crucial stage in their teaching journey. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Simple Ways to Make the Most of a Check-In
When done effectively, quick check-ins can help you better understand how your students are doing and strengthen your classroom community.
