- Teaching Strategies
23 Bell Ringers Teachers Love
We asked teachers for their favorite ways to start class. Nearly 400 responded—here are some of their best ideas. - Media Literacy
Will These 6 Sneaky Charts, Maps, and Graphs Deceive Your Students?
In a media landscape overrun with slick data visualizations, students must develop the skills to scrutinize what’s presented to them as fact—or risk being led astray. - Classroom Management
How Veteran Teachers Keep Their Cool
Go-to strategies from veteran teachers for maintaining a ‘responsive, not reactive’ approach to classroom conflict. - Literacy
60-Second Strategy: Waterfall Reading
This choral reading activity builds fluency and confidence, especially for students who feel overwhelmed at the prospect of reading out loud alone.Your content has been saved!
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4 Ways to Help Students Engage With Feedback
Middle and high school students benefit from having time to review and reflect on feedback on their formative assessment performance.237Your content has been saved!
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Implementing Experiential Writing to Increase Engagement
High school teachers can encourage students to reflect on meaningful experiences to spark authentic writing.216Your content has been saved!
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Rehearsing Lessons Together Helps Teachers Build Good Habits
Practicing instructional moves promotes fluency and automaticity of content and explanations in a safe environment focused on professional growth.726Your content has been saved!
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Building Students’ Confidence and Understanding in Math
Students are better able to engage with and solve complex problems when they view themselves as capable mathematicians.432Your content has been saved!
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Students Don’t Decide Whether to Pay Attention
Attention in the teen brain follows biological rules, and teachers can work with them to help ensure that students learn.736Your content has been saved!
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Teaching Preschool Students How to Navigate Conflicts
Teachers can ask students these three mediation questions the next time a dispute arises in the classroom.405Your content has been saved!
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- The Research Is In
Are Student Attention Spans Really Shrinking?
It’s not a mirage—students are struggling to focus like never before. But shorter attention spans may not be the culprit, experts explain. - Administration & Leadership
Making Sure Every Child in School Feels Known
Decades of research underscore the benefits of student belonging. Here’s how five school leaders create systems to put that into action. - Student Engagement
The Michelangelo Phenomenon: Encouraging Every Student to Meet High Expectations
Teachers can harness a research-backed idea named after the famed artist to guide students to tap into their strengths in service of their schoolwork. - Classroom Management
A Rubric for Assessing Your Classroom Management Strengths and Weaknesses
This detailed rubric enables teachers to methodically reflect on their routines in order to understand the status of their class. - New Teachers
How to Give Novice Teachers Mindful, Learning-Focused Feedback
Mentoring should ideally set new teachers up with reflective habits that will serve them over the course of their career.13.2kYour content has been saved!
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- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Setting the Social and Emotional Foundation for Preschool
Teachers can focus on building students’ sense of belonging to help them prepare for learning.1.6kYour content has been saved!
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Making Sure Every Child in School Feels Known
Decades of research underscore the benefits of student belonging. Here’s how five school leaders create systems to put that into action. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Implementing Morning Pages in Your Classroom
Elementary teachers can set up a daily journaling routine to help students calm their minds as they build writing stamina and confidence.3kYour content has been saved!
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5 AI Activities to Build Student Agency
Students can cocreate classroom norms and identify the strengths they bring to the classroom, setting them up to tackle the school year with confidence.2.7kYour content has been saved!
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Guiding Students Toward Forgiveness Helps Them Refocus on a More Positive Future
Introspective and collaborative tasks can lead learners to view their past hardships with a new perspective that leads to personal growth.1.1kYour content has been saved!
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- Professional Learning
Podcast: 5 Common Teacher Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Teacher mistakes remind us that the learning never stops. Here are tips for coping and resetting when things go sideways in class.
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6 Ways to Manage the Mental Load of Teaching
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities, these daily strategies can help you connect to the present moment.2.4kYour content has been saved!
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Having a Teacher Friend Is the Most Useful Resource in Year One
All teachers need thought partners—and someone to cover their room for bathroom breaks—and for new teachers the benefits can be huge. - New Teachers
3 Books That Support Teacher Mindset Going Into the School Year
These books help new educators gain insight into the emotional labor of the profession and prepare for the first day of school and beyond.1.3kYour content has been saved!
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Building Leadership Skills Across Your School
Administrators can provide training to ensure that classified or non-instructional staff have the skills needed to successfully supervise their team.1.6kYour content has been saved!
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- New Teachers
How to Give Novice Teachers Mindful, Learning-Focused Feedback
Mentoring should ideally set new teachers up with reflective habits that will serve them over the course of their career.13.2kYour content has been saved!
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What to Expect in the First Weeks of Preschool
By explicitly teaching students how to navigate the classroom and engage with peers, teachers can set a strong foundation for the year.1.7kYour content has been saved!
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Time Management Tips for New Secondary Teachers
These ideas can help you manage tasks like a veteran and begin to find a sustainable work-life balance right from the start.5.9kYour content has been saved!
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Mapping Your Curriculum Like It’s a Road Trip
Break down your year into important destinations, determine how long you should stay at each one, and know when to linger. - Student Engagement
5 Ways to Connect With the Quiet Students in Your Classroom
These practical steps help students know that they are valued and encourage classroom participation in ways that reduce anxiety.4.2kYour content has been saved!
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