- Learning Environments
27 Ways to Optimize Your Classroom Design for Better Learning
A research-based lineup of smart, effective classroom design tips that support deep learning, reduce distraction, and build belonging.Your content has been saved!
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Using Restorative Practices in Preschool
Rather than rely on external rewards or punishment, these classroom management strategies focus on building community.Your content has been saved!
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5 Manageable Ways to Maintain Consistent Communication
Arts teachers and others who work with all the students in a school can use a variety of tools to help ensure that they consistently reach all families.Your content has been saved!
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Establishing Connections in a New Classroom Community
This low-stakes get-to-know-you game builds community, confidence, and curiosity—key ingredients for a positive classroom culture.Your content has been saved!
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Remembering More Than Your ‘Why’
When teachers focus on their purpose and practice, they can develop and bolster habits that support their success as educators.112Your content has been saved!
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A Grounding Practice for Principals
Reflecting and reframing before responding can help administrators preserve relationships and lead with clarity—even in the heat of the moment.121Your content has been saved!
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- Teaching Strategies
Keep, Eliminate, Adapt
As a new school year begins, these three verbs can help teachers reflect on the practices they want to bring into their classrooms.150Your content has been saved!
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How to Thrive in a New Leadership Role
A good way to approach tough choices as a new administrator is to ask yourself: Is this decision best for kids?159Your content has been saved!
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Strategies for Taking Advantage of AI as a New Administrator
AI can help school administrators save time, improve their communication, and focus their attention where it matters.184Your content has been saved!
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Creating Your Classroom Space and Culture With Students
Spatial, visual, and auditory cues can help students feel that they belong in the classroom.
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- Classroom Management
Managing Your Class Without Collective Punishment
Even in moments of frustration, teachers can hold disruptive students accountable without punishing the class as a group.1.5kYour content has been saved!
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Using a Learning Map to Build Exemplary PBL Units
By developing—and revisiting—an instructional roadmap that connects standards, activities, and skill development, these teachers put students on a path toward mastery. - Brain-Based Learning
7 Study Habits to Teach Kids This School Year
Studying is critical to academic success—but many students have never been shown how to do it effectively. - English Language Learners
Helping Young Multilingual Learners Develop Their Metacognitive Skills
An educator explains how students can more easily access common supports like visuals, sentence frames, and pair-share.567Your content has been saved!
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Intentionally Slowing Down to Ensure That Students Learn Material Deeply
Teachers who are tempted to race through the curriculum to cover everything may want to reconsider and slow down a bit so that students can learn the most important content better.
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Integrating Technology Into PBL
Weaving technological skill-building through project-based learning units gives students agency in how to express their knowledge. - Administration & Leadership
How to Quick-Launch a PBL Initiative
Start with just a two-hour session to identify goals for project-based learning and get your implementation team on board.218Your content has been saved!
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Creating Authentic Learning Experiences in Early Childhood Classrooms
Bringing in outside experts and doing fieldwork can make project-based learning an invaluable experience for young learners.158Your content has been saved!
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Teaching Students to Use Chunking to Tackle Complex Problems
Middle and high school teachers can show students how to break projects into smaller parts to support their ability to manage their work.144Your content has been saved!
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Using a Learning Map to Build Exemplary PBL Units
By developing—and revisiting—an instructional roadmap that connects standards, activities, and skill development, these teachers put students on a path toward mastery.
- Classroom Management
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.Your content has been saved!
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Managing Your Class Without Collective Punishment
Even in moments of frustration, teachers can hold disruptive students accountable without punishing the class as a group.1.5kYour content has been saved!
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How Celebrating Academic Progress Builds Motivation
When teachers acknowledge the learning journey, they help students gain confidence and develop ownership over their growth—and build a culture of support in the classroom.Your content has been saved!
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Question: How Do You Quickly Quiet a High School Class?
We’re looking for creative ways to regain student attention. Share your tips, and read what others have contributed. - Classroom Management
When the Teacher-Student Relationship Breaks Down
These strategies will help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships if classroom dynamics have become dysfunctional.
- Instructional Coaching
How to Change Up Intervention Groups
When students in intervention groups progress at different rates, it’s important to reconfigure the groups so all students do appropriately challenging work. - Instructional Coaching
Collaboration Tips to Help Instructional Coaches Maximize Their Impact
Working with peers helps instructional coaches grow their repertoire of strategies, to the benefit of teachers and students.426Your content has been saved!
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Using Peer-to-Peer Observations to Support New Teachers
Instructional coaches can support novice teachers by facilitating a meaningful process of peer feedback.323Your content has been saved!
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A 5-Step Plan for Encouraging Teachers to Implement Technology in Lessons
Making sure teachers are involved in implementing new technology can help them feel more comfortable with using it.228Your content has been saved!
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How to Select Effective PD Facilitators
An impactful coach—who may be among your staff—can make in-service days more meaningful and engaging for teachers.249Your content has been saved!
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