Student Engagement
Discover the strategies that work best to involve students in their own learning.
8 Ways to Help Middle Schoolers Imagine Their Future Careers
Middle schoolers don’t have to pick a career yet—but research shows they’re already curious and eager to explore what’s possible.Teaching Students How to Make Movies to Document Their Learning
Using moviemaking as a form of engagement and assessment centers students’ voices.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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!
Go to My Saved Content.Building Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.56.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How Classroom Jobs for Teens Instill Responsibility
When middle and high school students take ownership of tasks in their classroom regularly, they build a culture of teamwork and support.19 Highly Engaging End-of-Year Activities
Teachers can help students end the year on a high note with activities that remind them how much they’ve learned in class.Jump-Starting Academic Learning With Movement and Dance
The benefits of movement in the classroom aren’t limited to younger students. Pairing new words and concepts with gestures or dance moves locks in understanding—and active brain breaks prime students to learn even more.25kYour content has been saved!
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Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
Though remote learning during the pandemic has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?75.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning
When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.83.1kYour content has been saved!
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8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.78.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.54 Excellent, Low-Stakes Writing Prompts
Across grade levels, engaging and creative writing prompts encourage kids to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments.3 Great Discussion Models for High School English
These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.500Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Guiding Students to Overcome Learned Helplessness
New teachers can create an environment where students feel supported and understand that mistakes are part of the learning process.401Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.22 Fun Ways to Spark Classroom Connections
These engaging, low-stakes, and teacher-tested activities can help students quickly warm up to each other—and to you.4 Classroom Design Tactics to Motivate Students
Teachers can make small shifts in their classroom design to boost engagement, spark curiosity, and celebrate success.
