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Explore videos that showcase evidence-based learning practices in preK-12 schools, and see our core strategies and key topics in action.

  • Classroom Management

    60-Second Strategy: Playing Card Table Groups

    Having students draw playing cards to randomize seating for small groups each week ensures everyone experiences working with a variety of classmates.

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  • Formative Assessment

    7 Low-Stakes Formative Assessment Activities

    Building frequent checks for understanding into lessons can help teachers spot learning gaps in real time and adjust instruction before moving on.

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  • Collaborative Learning

    Helping Teens Build Skills Through Station Rotation

    When large concepts are broken into small chunks—and learned through hands-on activities—students find confidence to tackle new challenges.
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  • Brain-Based Learning

    Leveraging Prior Knowledge to Build Understanding

    By guiding students through developing their own understanding of core concepts, teachers ensure that the whole class is starting on a strong foundation.
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  • Student Engagement

    How to Build a Healthy Math Identity

    When students begin to see themselves as math thinkers, they engage actively, explore creatively, and feel more motivated.
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  • Literacy

    Making Literary Analysis Creative Through Thematic Sculptures

    When students use playful materials to build a physical object that represents their thinking, they grapple with texts in new ways.
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  • Brain-Based Learning

    Scaffolding Deeper Learning With Recall Activities

    When students are asked to remember and explain relevant knowledge just before applying it, they arrive at a more concrete understanding of the content.
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  • Research

    A Simple Recipe for Blissed-Out Kids

    A 2025 study showed that more recess time means less stress for students, suggesting that play is not just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for children’s well-being.
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  • Brain-Based Learning

    5 Ways to Help Students Reset Their Thinking

    When students hit cognitive roadblocks, these strategies will help them pause, rethink their approach, and reengage with their learning process.
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  • Research

    Cracking the Code of Math Word Problems

    Organizational strategies that help students break complex word problems into manageable chunks may be the key to solving them, according to a 2025 study.
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