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Better Ways to Ask—and Answer—Questions in Math Class
Elementary students benefit from questions that create conversations about math concepts and give all children a chance to answer.114 - Collaborative Learning
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Opportunities to take initiative in the classroom encourage students to build up their critical-thinking and collaboration skills.113 - Curriculum Planning
5 Ways to Increase Elementary Students’ Knowledge of Other Countries
Awareness and appreciation of different cultural perspectives ensures that students have an open mind when considering global issues.124 - Game-Based Learning
Making Math Review a High-Energy Game
In the 100 Squares Challenge, math review takes the form of friendly—but fierce!—competition, inspiring students to complete problems under pressure. - Literacy
Nurturing Mistake Tolerance in the Classroom
Teachers can help students get over the fear of making a mistake by showing them that errors are just a part of the learning process.134 - Communication Skills
4 Strategies for Developing Confident Student Speakers
Consistent support and low-stakes opportunities to practice go a long way to help students overcome the challenges of speaking in front of a group.128 - Administration & Leadership
Leading by Example as a School Administrator
Leaders often provide feedback without receiving it in turn, but they can offer a power example to staff through efforts to collect and use feedback.112 - Administration & Leadership
The Power of Finding a Thought Partner
Teaching can be isolating, and finding a like-minded colleague to talk things over with has a lot of benefits.107 - Student Engagement
Why Movement Matters in Math
These strategies for building controlled movement into learning can help middle school math students stay focused and engaged.199 - Teaching Strategies
Responding Professionally to Unreasonable Requests From Parents
See sample responses teachers can use to be polite but firm when presented with irrational demands from parents or caregivers.163
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14 Picture Books About Moving Away
Moving can be stressful for young children. The characters in these books are coping with a move and might offer comfort to students in similar situations.249 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
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To help reduce chronic absenteeism, schools can help students learn how to self-regulate and manage feelings of discomfort.635 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
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The Dignity Index asks students to reflect on their thoughts about others and their willingness to listen to those with different views.617 - Brain-Based Learning
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- Differentiated Instruction
60-Second Strategy: Heat Warm-Ups
Differentiated levels of “heat” for these math worksheets mean every student starts class feeling both challenged and accomplished.387 - Differentiated Instruction
Shining a Light on Dyscalculia
Here’s how to recognize what might be behind a student’s difficulty with math as well as strategies for teaching them.669 - Literacy
Encouraging Secondary Students to Read
When students are reading below their grade level, these different approaches can motivate them to engage with texts and improve their literacy skills.1.4k - Classroom Management
How to Create a Welcoming Classroom Environment
After visiting thousands of classrooms, the authors share a high-level overview of the common elements they’ve seen in rooms that hum with learning.808 - Student Engagement
Setting Up Choice Boards in Math and Science
Letting high school students choose how they take notes in math and science classes can get them to engage more deeply with the content.267
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The Power of Summer Wellness Checks
A trauma-informed approach to communication when school is out of session is important for students who may be experiencing difficulties.167 - Administration & Leadership
Turning Around a Tough Hiring Process
If your school is having trouble hiring and keeping teachers, these strategies can help attract the right candidates—and make sure they want to stay.188 - Teacher Wellness
8 Ways to Create a Supportive Work Environment for Teachers
Improving teachers’ work-related mental health requires a commitment to transforming their workplace culture.265 - Administration & Leadership
A Practical Guide to Grief-Sensitive School Policies
When a school community experiences loss, having grief policies already in place can lessen the trauma.167 - Administration & Leadership
5 Ways to Recruit a Diverse Team of Teachers
By thinking strategically about the interview process, school administrators can attract a diverse pool of strong candidates.171