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When students and teachers collaborate to create shared behavior expectations, the whole class is invested in the norms.

At a bilingual school in Chicago, first-grade teachers swap classrooms so students get lessons in both Mandarin and English.

Children with dyslexia who struggle to read often conclude they're not smart enough to master the materials—but the research says that's wrong.

Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.

Recess is often sacrificed to make room for more academics. The research says that’s a big mistake.

The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.

When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.

A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success. 

Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn.

Explicitly teaching and celebrating kindness is a simple yet powerful way to build a positive classroom culture.