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Research-Based Tips for Optimal Seating Arrangements
The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, research suggests.Your content has been saved!
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A Hands-On Approach to Robotics for Elementary Students
Simple ways to guide students to explore, experiment, and innovate together using robotics kits in the classroom.Your content has been saved!
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Facilitating Classroom Success All Year Long
A middle school teacher explains how he creates a welcoming, community-focused environment that keeps students engaged.Your content has been saved!
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3 Simple Ways to Boost Student Motivation
By making progress visible and celebrating small achievements, teachers can help students stay engaged from the first day of school until the last.Your content has been saved!
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How to Hold Intentional Conversations With Educators
School leaders can focus on relationship building to ensure that sensitive or challenging conversations with teachers are productive.115Your content has been saved!
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11 Tips to Keep Your Classroom Running Smoothly
When routines are strong, expectations are clear, and materials are organized, everyone in the classroom can focus on what matters most.246Your content has been saved!
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Facilitating Playful Learning in Grades K–2
Five ways early elementary teachers can bring an element of playfulness into classroom lessons.110Your content has been saved!
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Problem-Solving Discussions in Elementary Math
Creating opportunities to talk about math builds understanding and strengthens language development for all students—particularly English language learners.113Your content has been saved!
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Your First Days as a New Elementary Teacher
Establishing routines, getting to know your students, and being open to learning can lead to a successful beginning.117Your content has been saved!
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7 Writing Activities That Engage Your Students’ Senses
Upper elementary teachers can guide students to focus on small details as they learn to use descriptive language and imagery.128Your content has been saved!
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15 Quick (and Mighty) Retrieval Practices
From concept maps to flash cards to Pictionary, these activities help students reflect on—and remember—what they’ve learned. - Teaching Strategies
30 Ways to Bring Calm to a Noisy High School Classroom
From 'finding the lull' to the magic of a dramatic whisper, these teacher-tested strategies quickly get high school students focused and back on track. - Literacy
3 Games to Amp Up Reading Instruction
Gamifying literacy and phonics lessons teaches students valuable social-emotional skills, gives them regular movement breaks, and increases their engagement. - Learning Environments
27 Ways to Optimize Your Classroom Design for Better Learning
A research-based lineup of smart, effective classroom design tips that support deep learning, reduce distraction, and build belonging. - Classroom Management
41 Elementary Classroom Jobs to Build Shared Responsibility and Community
Classroom jobs help students feel seen, trusted, and excited to contribute to their classroom community.1.4kYour content has been saved!
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Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Middle School
Having students design their own brands, logos, and podcasts gives them the opportunity to develop problem-solving and creativity skills.124Your content has been saved!
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Video Games Are a Playful Way to Guide Students to Unlock Meaning in Literature
By approaching games as texts, teachers can foster the mindset students need to appreciate great literature.184Your content has been saved!
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Integrating STEM Across the Curriculum
Equipping students with transferrable skills such as innovative thinking and problem-solving can have a powerful effect on learning.160Your content has been saved!
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6 Things We’re Getting Wrong About Tech Integration
Despite years of investment, many schools are still missing the mark on technology integration. Here’s what the experts told us needs to change—and how to get started this year. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
AI Tool Demo: Generating Podcasts About Class Content With NotebookLM
With this advanced tool from Google, teachers can upload sources about a particular topic, then automatically output an interactive podcast with two AI hosts.Your content has been saved!
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- Classroom Management
A Game to Teach Preschoolers How to Use Classroom Materials
By playing a silly game that flips the script on who the expert is, early childhood educators can help students see how to use everyday classroom tools correctly.Your content has been saved!
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Kindergarten Classroom Management Strategies That Work
Children show up with a wide range of developmental and social skills, and these strategies can help teachers support them.280Your content has been saved!
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41 Elementary Classroom Jobs to Build Shared Responsibility and Community
Classroom jobs help students feel seen, trusted, and excited to contribute to their classroom community.1.4kYour content has been saved!
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Make Science Class Rules Stick With First-Week Labs
Teachers can use simple, engaging experiments to get right into some science while going over expectations and policies.211Your content has been saved!
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7 Pieces of Advice for New Teachers
Focus on relationships with students and colleagues to make a good start to the year—and remember to ask for what you need.208Your content has been saved!
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- Administration & Leadership
Advice I Wish I Had Heard Before Becoming a School Administrator
For this award-winning superintendent, nothing was harder than his first year as principal, and these pointers would have helped.277Your content has been saved!
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Effective Onboarding for Assistant Principals
Empowering new leaders begins with a detailed plan, well-defined roles, and open communication.209Your content has been saved!
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A Grounding Practice for Principals
Reflecting and reframing before responding can help administrators preserve relationships and lead with clarity—even in the heat of the moment.253Your content has been saved!
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How to Thrive in a New Leadership Role
A good way to approach tough choices as a new administrator is to ask yourself: Is this decision best for kids?310Your content has been saved!
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Strategies for Taking Advantage of AI as a New Administrator
AI can help school administrators save time, improve their communication, and focus their attention where it matters.348Your content has been saved!
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