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Integrated Studies
Project-Based Learning
Social and Emotional Learning
Teacher Development
Technology Integration
ALL TOPICS
The Research Is In
Students Think Lectures Are Best, But Research Suggests They’re Wrong
Teacher Collaboration
How to Choose a Co-Teaching Model
Knowing the pros and cons of the six models of co-teaching can help teachers determine which one is best for a given lesson.
Sean Cassel
Student Voice
Creating a Classroom Culture of Shared Ownership
Getting buy-in from students at the outset encourages them to engage more deeply in their learning.
Miriam Plotinsky
Literacy
6 Ways to Make the Most of Classroom Movies
A Twitter thread on how to elicit real learning from movies draws over 150 teachers—and produces some fantastic ideas.
Stephen Merrill
Communication Skills
Building Perspective Through Meaningful Discussion
When they don’t shy away from talking about tough topics, students and teachers gain a deeper understanding of important issues—and each other.
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STEM
Connecting Math and Science to Reading and Writing
Educators in K-12 classrooms are exploring unique ways to bridge the gap between math, science, and literacy.
Sarah Taranto
Diversity
Should You Use “At-Risk” to Describe Students?
Professor Ivory Toldson says you shouldn’t—here’s why.
Stephen Merrill
Social and Emotional Learning
How to Promote Social, Emotional, and Character Development
There’s no need for funding or special training to bring these approaches and strategies into your classroom right away.
Maurice J. Elias
Communication Skills
What Productive Talk Looks Like in the Elementary Grades
Using sentence stems to scaffold classroom discussions guides students to speak, actively listen, and build on each others’ ideas.
Susan O’Brien
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Learning Environments
A Student-Driven Approach to Experiential Learning
See how a Reggio Emilia–inspired elementary school in Australia fosters student interests to spark curiosity and joy in learning.
Teaching Strategies
Inviting Participation With Thumbs-Up Responses
A quick assessment strategy replaces raised hands, encouraging more students to contribute by accommodating their different processing needs.
Brain-Based Learning
What’s Executive Function—and Why Does It Matter?
The skills that make up executive function are better predictors of success than test scores, IQ, or socioeconomic status.
School Leadership
A Public School Transitions to Montessori
In rural South Carolina, a Title I school makes the leap to become a Montessori school.
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STEM
Connecting Math and Science to Reading and Writing
Educators in K-12 classrooms are exploring unique ways to bridge the gap between math, science, and literacy.
Sarah Taranto
Education Equity
An Engaging Word Game Helps Students Grasp Implicit Bias
Laura Lee
Technology Integration »
Technology Integration
The Value of Digital Tools in Science Classes
Digital learning experiences can be used to mirror the work of real scientists, boosting students’ engagement and learning outcomes.
Emily Gonzalez
1:1 Implementation
Screen-Free Days in a 1:1 School
A middle school stows the laptops periodically for an entire day to intentionally foster face-to-face learning experiences and interactions.
Matthew Howell
Technology Integration
Using a Simple Tech Solution to Drive Mastery-Based Learning
Short instructional videos coupled with quick mastery assessments make a flipped classroom a success—for students and parents.
Laura Lee
Blended Learning
A 5-Step Guide to Making Your Own Instructional Videos
Replacing your lectures with self-made videos can boost students’ engagement and free you up to work with them directly.
Kareem Farah
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Robert Barnett
Student Engagement »
Student Voice
Creating a Classroom Culture of Shared Ownership
Getting buy-in from students at the outset encourages them to engage more deeply in their learning.
Miriam Plotinsky
New Teachers
How New Teachers Can Create a Welcoming Classroom
A few tips for new teachers who want to foster strong relationships with students and between students.
Beth Pandolpho
Student Engagement
3 Ways to Ask Questions That Engage the Whole Class
These techniques guide all students to process course content and then actively demonstrate their learning.
Pérsida and Bill Himmele
Inquiry-Based Learning
Putting Students in Charge of Their Learning Journey
By leaving space in their lessons for authentic curiosity to take hold, teachers can enable deeper learning.
Instructional Coaching »
Instructional Coaching
4 Tips for Instructional Coaches
Help new and veteran teachers improve their practice by implementing a few simple strategies.
Delia Racines
Instructional Coaching
5 Relationship-Building Tips for Instructional Coaches
Building strong ties with teachers is key to being able to support them in improving student outcomes. Hint: Keep some chocolate handy.
Shannon McGrath
Professional Development
Using Video for Professional Development
When teachers film themselves in the classroom, it helps them reflect on and improve their teaching practice.
Instructional Coaching
Smoothing the Way for Change
Educators can more easily integrate new initiatives with established procedures by mapping the positives and negatives of both.
Beth Holland
K-2 Primary »
English-Language Learners
Using Diversity to Build a Culture of Belonging
Academics and social skills are equally prioritized at this multilingual elementary school in Chicago, ranked one of the best in the city.
Conor P. Williams
Classroom Management
Social Contracts Foster Community in the Classroom
When students and teachers collaborate to create shared behavior expectations, the whole class is invested in the norms.
Dual-Language Learning
Building Cross-Cultural Connections in Two Languages
At a bilingual school in Chicago, first-grade teachers swap classrooms so students get lessons in both Mandarin and English.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Helping Refugee Students Feel Safe
Creating an environment of safety and security is crucial for inclusion of refugee students in the elementary classroom.
Lori Brenneise
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Sharing Holiday Traditions in the Classroom
Finding simple ways to celebrate different holidays in the classroom can create a culture of inclusion and deepen understanding.
Kyleen Gray
Literacy
How to Set Up Interest-Based Reading Groups
A three-step plan for using surveys to gauge students’ interests as a basis for forming small reading discussion groups.
Julie Wright
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Barry Hoonan
Teaching Strategies
Optimizing Station Rotations in Blended Learning
Using three stations effectively—teacher-led, online, and offline—should provide your students with plenty of ways to collaborate.
Laura Lee
Social and Emotional Learning
Teaching Consent to Elementary Students
Teaching consent in the elementary grades means using nonsexual situations to guide students to assert and respect boundaries.
Emelina Minero
