- Assessment
Working to See the Full Picture
By intentionally seeking multiple perspectives and testing assumptions, teachers can position themselves to make decisions that expand learning opportunities for students. - Student Voice
Giving Students a Choice in How They Will Demonstrate Their Learning
When assessments aren’t just about a grade, students can experience a classroom filled with creativity, engagement, and evidence of their learning.215Your content has been saved!
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8 Classroom AI Policies Developed by Teachers
Setting clear, shared expectations around student AI use is uncharted territory for many teachers. Educators across disciplines and grade levels share their current policies. - Classroom Management
60-Second Strategy: Coffee Shop Mode
A simple visual cue helps students practice independence and problem-solving while creating uninterrupted time for small group instruction.Your content has been saved!
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How Administrators Can Effectively Harness Their Influence
Tips on how to exercise leadership by engaging and energizing the members of the school community rather than relying on directives.148Your content has been saved!
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8 Approaches to Teaching Local History
Teaching students about noteworthy people, buildings, or events in your area is an effective way to demonstrate historical methods. - Special Education
Effective Elementary Special Education PLC Meetings
Even with limited time, teams can focus on data and discuss student progress to make meaningful action plans.262Your content has been saved!
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How to Set Up a Back-to-School Symposium
Administrators can use this framework to plan differentiated, conference-style professional learning days to empower teachers as they prepare for the year.266Your content has been saved!
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Planning Successful Capstone Projects in Middle School
It’s never too early to start planning end-of-year projects that will tap into standards and skills you’ll teach throughout both semesters.196Your content has been saved!
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Fewer Tasks but More Rigor
Adding more steps to a social studies project doesn’t necessarily make it more rigorous—there are better ways to appropriately challenge students.1.5kYour content has been saved!
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- School Culture
The IKEA Effect: You Built It, You’re Invested in It
People become more invested when they help shape the systems around them, and teachers and school leaders can use that to create a strong school culture. - Literacy
An Approach to Structured Literacy for Older Struggling Readers
Teachers can use AI to generate age-appropriate leveled texts that encourage reading skills development.25kYour content has been saved!
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Using Movement as an Instructional Tool in Literacy
When kids are able to move, they learn better. Here's how to give young students more opportunities to move throughout lessons. - Education Trends
The 2025–26 School Year in Review, From Your Point of View
Spirited discussions, light bulb moments, and the occasional hot take: Here’s what got you—our educator community—buzzing this year. - Teacher Wellness
Simple Nervous System Regulation Practices for Teachers
These micro-routines for adults are grounded in neuroscience and generally take only one to two minutes each.6.7kYour content has been saved!
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- Technology Integration
5 Questions Elementary Teachers Can Ask to Evaluate Their Edtech Use
A practical framework for evaluating whether technology is supporting deep learning, meaningful engagement, and instructional goals.2.2kYour content has been saved!
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Streamlining Instructional Coaching With Tech for Systemwide Change
With the right tools, you can elevate coaching from an individual practice and turn it into a school improvement engine.1.1kYour content has been saved!
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Avoiding Social Media Burnout as a Teacher
By approaching online platforms with intention, teachers can keep up with new ideas without draining all their attention and energy. - Technology Integration
Turning Lesson Ideas Into Usable Resources With AI
A second-grade teacher shares her process for quickly developing new lesson plans and other materials. - Literacy
A Framework for Effective Literacy Support in Middle School
Screening tools and diagnostic assessments can aid educators in setting up a Multi-Tiered System of Support so that students reach appropriate grade-level reading benchmarks.2.4kYour content has been saved!
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- Classroom Management
5 Ways to Build Classroom Community in the First Days of School
The right getting-to-know-you activities can help students move beyond introductions and make connection feel natural—not forced.Your content has been saved!
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Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Within a Lesson
To help students see the value of what they’re learning, show them how the curriculum connects to the real world. - Literacy
Uncovering Emotion in Shakespeare Texts
High school students can more confidently tackle complex language by focusing on how a character is feeling.1.2kYour content has been saved!
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Using Reader’s Theater to Boost Engagement
Teachers can use this performance-based activity to build students’ passion for reading.2.1kYour content has been saved!
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How to Incorporate the Outdoors Into Elementary Math Learning
Exploring concepts such as observation and measurement in the fresh air can give students a new and playful perspective on math.
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Boosting Students’ Engagement in Reading With Weekly Labs
Schools can use this schedule block to guide students to engage with texts in a structured, collaborative, and joyful environment.981Your content has been saved!
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How to Plan Highly Effective Back-to-School Meetings
Strategic advice from three principals about reengaging staff, welcoming new teachers, and plotting out a realistic schedule.971Your content has been saved!
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3 Ways to Celebrate Teachers’ Professional Learning
When teachers aren’t worried about punitive or evaluative measures, they can experience meaningful improvement in their instructional practices.1.5kYour content has been saved!
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Protecting Your Time and Attention as a New Leader
These four mental models can help school leaders prioritize their responsibilities, identifying what not to do in order to be more effective.2.7kYour content has been saved!
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The Most Overlooked Leadership Skill
Leaders can prioritize building the emotional intelligence needed to support teachers and improve school culture.2.5kYour content has been saved!
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