Student Engagement

What strategies really work to involve students in their own learning? Discover and share ideas.

3 Participation Strategies for Live Video Instruction
Most teachers develop ways to encourage classroom participation, but may not yet have ones for distance learning. These are easy to use anytime.
Monica Burns
How to Help Middle School Students Develop Crucial Skills This Year
Most middle schoolers have not mastered the self-regulation skills they need for distance learning, but these simple strategies can help.
Sarah Gonser
Connecting With Students Through a Phone Call
Email can feel impersonal, but calling students conveys warmth and can lead to a deeper connection.
Aishwarya Manjunath
Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?
Nora Fleming
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A Teacher Appreciation Week for the Ages
When schools abruptly closed due to Covid-19, teachers figured out how to make remote learning work. This week, as the nation expresses its gratitude, we recap the emotional journey.
7 Ways to Help Kids Start Middle School When They’re Rarely in the Building
Bridging the transition between elementary and middle school is always important—but this year’s strategies will require some rethinking.
Sarah Gonser
Keys to Success in Distance Learning
Educators from around the country shared their advice about making remote instruction work for middle and high school students.
Nikki Healy
Keeping Kindergartners Engaged in Distance Learning
Personalizing lessons and giving brain breaks can help young students stay engaged during short synchronous sessions.
Ruth Calkins
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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.
The Science of Keeping Kids Engaged—Even From Home
The upcoming school year will be filled with uncertainty, but the need to keep students engaged while working from home feels like a sure thing. Fortunately, there is a science of motivation.
Ian Kelleher, Chris Hulleman
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.
Youki Terada
Connecting With Reluctant Remote Learners
Online classes make some kids anxious, but building relationships with them can go a long way toward helping them feel secure.
Logan Beth Fisher
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How to Make Effective Videos for Learning
Instructional videos can help students learn at their own pace and free up time for teachers to support students individually.
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3 Alternatives to Reading Logs
Teacher-tested ideas to keep reading homework from feeling like a chore.
30 Techniques to Quiet a Noisy Class
Most teachers have a method of calling for quiet, and we’ve collected a variety of good ideas for elementary, middle, and high school.
Todd Finley

Student Engagement

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3 Participation Strategies for Live Video Instruction

A Teacher Appreciation Week for the Ages