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Building PBL Systems That Really Encourage Students to Lead
Teachers can set up effective systems for project-based learning that support students in assuming more agency in their work.Your content has been saved!
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Using Picture Books to Develop Students’ Emotional Vocabulary in Pre-K
Revisiting a book repeatedly helps children develop a sophisticated understanding of what emotions look and feel like.Your content has been saved!
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How to Engage Productively on Social Media as a Teacher
Although many platforms are designed to reward provocation and outrage, we can choose how we interact with different perspectives.Your content has been saved!
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5 Ways to Free Up Working Memory in Math
Cognitive overload can create a bottleneck during math lessons, but there are simple strategies to clear up students’ brain space for complex problem-solving.Your content has been saved!
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Using Tech Tools to Support Elementary Students’ Growth in Math
Teachers can use these tools to promote discussions and help students move from concrete to abstract understanding of concepts.465Your content has been saved!
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5 Ways to Increase the Quantity and Quality of Students’ Writing
Having students move beyond descriptive paragraphs and five-paragraph essays can help improve their ability to write—and their love of doing it.614Your content has been saved!
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Setting Up Student-Centered Lessons as a Substitute
A former full-time teacher and principal describes how she works to keep engagement high and learning fun when she is substituting.273Your content has been saved!
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Easy Ways to Have Students Review Material Frequently
Students retain information better when they have consistent opportunities to engage with previously taught content.1.6kYour content has been saved!
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How Elementary Teachers Can Develop a Daily Writing Practice With Students
With frequent modeling, teachers can guide their students to work through the writing process with confidence.1.4kYour content has been saved!
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A Principal’s 4 Steps for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism
This school has been able to increase attendance by building a culture of support and intervening immediately when a student misses a few days.742Your content has been saved!
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11 Classroom Management Tweaks You Don’t Learn in Teacher Prep
Over time, every teacher makes small changes that have a big impact on how their classes run. A veteran teacher shares the hacks that work for him. - Teacher Wellness
The Research on Protecting Teacher Well-Being
Laurie Santos, host of the popular podcast The Happiness Lab, on how our minds deceive us, why "time affluence" matters, and what we can do to reset our parasympathetic nervous system.48.8kYour content has been saved!
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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.22.3kYour content has been saved!
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29 High-Impact Formative Assessment Strategies
These versatile strategies—from brain dumps to speed sharing—help students track their own progress while informing your next instructional steps.14.4kYour content has been saved!
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12 Graphic Novels About Mental Health
These books help students explore conditions that they or their peers may be experiencing, such as depression and anxiety.
- Communication Skills
Weaving Conversation Skills Into High School Art Class
When students’ hands are busy with a simple craft activity, they feel more comfortable moving from digital to face-to-face conversations.Your content has been saved!
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How Tech Tools Can Simplify and Improve Your Multi-Tiered System of Supports
This middle school made gains in supporting students by setting up shared spreadsheets, digital referral forms, and predictable routines.1.1kYour content has been saved!
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5 Ways to Help Students Build Reflection Skills
Teachers can help students develop their social and emotional skills as they monitor and evaluate their own learning experiences.2.6kYour content has been saved!
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Why Middle (and High) School Students Should Have Class Jobs
Adolescents crave purpose and autonomy—a set of classroom jobs can help. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Empowering Students to Give and Receive Feedback Without Defensiveness
Teachers can equip students with the emotional resilience and self-regulation tools they need to navigate constructive criticism.3.9kYour content has been saved!
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- Brain-Based Learning
Making Use of a Worked Example to Improve Learning
By explicitly modeling each step of a problem and gradually fading away supports, teachers can give students a clear path to mastering new content.Your content has been saved!
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8 Strategies to Help Students Get Started on Their Work
If your upper elementary students understand the task but still struggle to begin, these ideas can help them take that first step with confidence.7.6kYour content has been saved!
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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.22.3kYour content has been saved!
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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.9kYour content has been saved!
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Coaching Executive Functioning Skills
High-level cognitive skills help middle and high school students manage their emotions, behaviors, and responsibilities.7.9kYour content has been saved!
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- Teacher Wellness
The Research on Protecting Teacher Well-Being
Laurie Santos, host of the popular podcast The Happiness Lab, on how our minds deceive us, why "time affluence" matters, and what we can do to reset our parasympathetic nervous system.48.8kYour content has been saved!
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For Elementary Counselors, Big Caseloads Require Getting Creative
When you’re one counselor to several hundred students, you need to leverage support from both teachers and students—and learn when to say no.1.6kYour content has been saved!
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You Are OK and You Will Be OK: Navigating Menopause as a Teacher
When in your mid-career, if you can openly acknowledge this important stage of life and find support, you'll feel more empowered to manage challenges.1.6kYour content has been saved!
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What Teaching With a Chronic Illness Taught Me About Rest and Resilience
For teachers navigating chronic illness or pain, building a support system can keep students on track.1.5kYour content has been saved!
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Why ‘Use Your People’ Is a Key Lesson for Principals
Principals often start out in the role trying to do everything themselves, but learning to delegate is a must—both for themselves and for their schools.4.1kYour content has been saved!
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