- Literacy
A 4-Step Process for Writing and Storytelling in Kindergarten
A simple, consistent approach can help teachers create a learning environment where young students are excited about literacy. - Administration & Leadership
What We Can Learn From International Educators
An American who has worked abroad shares how teachers in other countries implement some familiar strategies, with potential lessons for the U.S. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
How Generative AI Tools Assist With Lesson Planning
Using different tools at different stages of the lesson planning process can help teachers make effective use of their time. - 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.1.8k - Administration & Leadership
3 Key Elements of a School Turnaround Effort
An award-winning principal describes how he works to steer change, especially at struggling schools. - Student Engagement
Finishing Strong in Elementary School
Teachers can make the end of the school year memorable for students by focusing on activities that reinforce the connections between them.118 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
Retelling Myths to Foster Creativity and Cultural Identity
Myths can teach students about different cultures, and retelling the stories in their own words lets them share their cultural heritage.102 - Literacy
Playful Book Explorations in Preschool
Inviting young children to engage in playful retelling of stories develops powerful early literacy skills.107 - Student Engagement
Question: What’s Your Favorite End-of-Year Classroom Tradition?
Share your favorite activities and learn from other educators what works for them.106 - Curriculum Planning
Making Literary Analysis Engaging With Student-Created Companion Books
Literary analysis is rarely students’ favorite task, but having them write for their peers can make it more engaging.123
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- Research
Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.4.4k - Research
Addressing Work Refusal in the Classroom
As educators grapple with the silent protest of student work refusal, research illuminates the underlying causes—and possible solutions.4.3k - Classroom Management
How to Improve Classroom Behavior Without Public Shaming
Instead of clip charts and data walls, try these classroom management techniques to discourage misbehavior and build a stronger classroom community.2.1k - 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.1.8k - Curriculum Planning
Here’s What the Science of Reading Looks Like in My High School Classroom
Teachers can design lessons around these five components to deepen student understanding of and engagement with reading material.1.2k
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Connecting Across Disciplines in PBL
Here are three ways to set up project-based learning that involves more than one subject area, which is highly engaging for students.176 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
How to Authentically Use PBL Products
Knowing their work will be shown to a public audience is a powerful and positive motivation for students to produce great work.280 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
PBL for Pre-K Through Second Grade
Very young students can benefit from project-based learning, as these detailed steps for a project conducted by preschool students demonstrate.620 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Engaging Students With Challenge Based Learning
High school students can participate in hands-on, relevant projects that provide effective solutions to problems in their community.389 - Collaborative Learning
An Effective Strategy for Successful Group Work
Articulating what good teamwork looks like takes planning, reflection, and respect for student choice.682
- Student Engagement
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.170 - 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.288 - STEM
José Vilson: Good Math Education Is a ‘Civil Right’
The middle school math teacher, author, and lecturer, on holding high expectations for every child and prioritizing mathematics in the same way we do literacy.1.1k - Student Engagement
Helping Middle and High School Students Cultivate Habits That Support Learning
Through explicit instruction, teachers can help students develop the skills necessary to do well in school.378 - Student Engagement
Question: What’s Your Solution to Students Losing Focus?
Summer is around the corner. Learn from other educators and share what works for you.243
- Learning Environments
How to Get Teens Learning Outdoors
Spending class time outside can be harder to do as students get older, but movement, fresh air, and connecting lessons with nature can leave teens less stressed and more engaged.164 - 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.813 - Learning Environments
How (and Why) to Move Your Gallery Walk Outdoors
Students—and teachers—benefit from getting outside during the school day, and moving the traditional gallery walk outdoors is one way to make that happen.307 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
If My Walls Could Talk
Teachers can enhance students’ sense of belonging with classroom decor that incorporates their cultural backgrounds.245 - Learning Environments
Designing Your Classroom for Collaborative Teaching
These design strategies can help support relationship-building and active learning in a team-teaching environment.366