- Administration & Leadership
6 Ways to Prepare for Interviews for Administrative Positions
Two seasoned administrators share their tips for acing the application process for school leadership positions. - Literacy
Evidenced-Based Practices for Literacy Intervention in Middle School
These practical strategies for building up struggling middle school readers’ literacy skills can help them read more fluently. - School Culture
Cultivating Belonging in the Elementary Classroom All Year Long
Feeling like part of a larger classroom community improves students’ grades and their self-confidence.120 - 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.7.4k - Administration & Leadership
How to Give Substitute Teachers Effective Support
Administrators can be intentional in their approach to ensure that substitute educators feel acknowledged and valued.110 - Teaching Strategies
Question: What’s Your Favorite Tried-and-True Teaching Strategy?
Some teacher strategies are timeless. Share your favorite—and learn from other educators what works for them.153 - Teacher Wellness
A Human-Centered Approach to Teaching Supports Student Growth
Rethinking homework and projects so that students can also focus on getting enough rest can transform the class environment.153 - Math
Setting Up High-Impact Tasks in Elementary School Math Centers
Allowing students to select math centers based on interest instead of skill level provides opportunities for them all to grow.197 - Brain-Based Learning
Guiding Students to Harness Mistakes for Learning
With practice and an eventual shift in mindset, students can understand that mistakes are fundamental to how we learn.239 - Administration & Leadership
Conducting Meetings That Matter
School administrators can use staff meetings to build teachers’ collective efficacy with these four tips.157
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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.7.4k - 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.4.7k - 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.2.2k - 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.1.9k - 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.1.5k
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Guiding Students to Develop AI Literacy
Teachers can use these resources to model responsible AI use and show students how to experiment responsibly with the technology.342 - Professional Learning
Providing Choice in Professional Learning About Artificial Intelligence
Here’s how one district edtech coach provides teachers with choice in PD on AI so that they can study what seems most valuable to them.194 - Technology Integration
6 Productivity Tools Every Teacher Should Know About
Educators say these tools can drastically reduce administrative and planning burdens, freeing up time for engaging with students.924 - Technology Integration
How AI Can Enhance the Grading Process
Artificial intelligence tools, combined with human expertise, can help teachers save time when they’re reviewing student work.342 - Technology Integration
OctoStudio Teaches Children to Code by Tinkering
Giving children projects with low floors, high ceilings, and wide walls allows them to creatively explore the world around them.357
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Motivating Teens With Classroom Competitions
Making games a regular part of class can get even the coolest high school students engaged in the content—and help them recall key concepts and vocabulary.272 - Brain-Based Learning
7 Strategies to Help Overwhelmed Students
Some students develop anxiety about assignments, but there are ways teachers can help them cope with these feelings.1.1k - Early Childhood Education
Building Young Students’ Working Memory Through Theater Games
By remembering the information necessary to play certain games, students develop skills that lead to academic success.415 - THE RESEARCH IS IN
5 Popular Education Beliefs That Aren’t Backed by Research
Making adjustments to these common misconceptions can turn dubious strategies into productive lessons, the research suggests.6.4k - Research
Brains That Fire Together Wire Together
A 2023 study revealed that while learning, the brains of students and teachers looked remarkably similar.473
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How Teachers Can Benefit From End-of-Year Reflections
A teacher mentor shows why reflecting at the end of the year is so important for growth, and shares a worksheet for getting started.237 - New Teachers
Question: What Early Advice Had a Lasting Impact on Your Teaching?
Share the pivotal advice that shaped your teaching and learn from others in our community.299 - New Teachers
How to Plan for Dynamic Instruction
New teachers in particular can benefit from these tips on dynamic instruction, which uses multiple activities to approach learning objectives.323 - New Teachers
Unlocking Engagement in Middle and High School Math
A small shift in lesson presentation can encourage older students to actively participate in class.1k - Literacy
Empowering Students With Repeated Reading
This strategy for improving elementary students’ reading skills enables them to see their growth.518