- Family Engagement
A Video Project That Asks Students to Celebrate Their Classmates
Teachers who worry that parent conferences may not convey the ‘everyday magic’ of the classroom can include these video clips in their talks.Your content has been saved!
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Building School Culture Through One-on-One Conversations
These informal talks offer school leaders a powerful tool for supporting teachers’ growth and contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation.111Your content has been saved!
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A 4-Step Framework for Exploring AI on Your Own Terms
A no-pressure, thoughtful approach to AI exploration: You set the timeline, reflect honestly on what’s working, and let your practice guide the process.135Your content has been saved!
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Making Cleanup Time Joyful With the Messy Monster Game
This playful daily routine helps young learners practice responsibility and teamwork—while having fun outsmarting a classroom villian who loves a mess.Your content has been saved!
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How to Integrate Creative Writing Across Subjects
From science to history to math, try these creative writing activities to help students process content and think deeply.128Your content has been saved!
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A Moviemaking PBL Experience Brings History to Life
Middle school students can create short films to demonstrate learning, bringing historical events such as the Boston Tea Party to life.112Your content has been saved!
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- New Teachers
8 Questions New Teachers Often Ask—Answered
An education professor and former teacher tackles issues like classroom management, projecting authority, dealing with parents, cell phone distractions, and more. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
A 3-Step Framework for Teaching Students How to Apologize
Teachers can help learners understand the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and repairing relationships with their peers.272Your content has been saved!
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The Power of Formative Assessment in Elementary School
Using frequent ungraded classroom assessments can help teachers guide students to focus more on learning and less on test scores.166Your content has been saved!
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3 Ways to Sustain Joy in School Leadership
Setting boundaries, seeking out connection, and prioritizing time with family can make a principal’s job more sustainable.170Your content has been saved!
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11 Smart Student Desk Layouts
How classroom seating—from traditional rows to Socratic circles and L-shaped clusters—alters classroom dynamics and shapes learning outcomes. - Classroom Management
4 Characteristics of Outstanding ‘Warm Demander’ Teachers
The dispositions and priorities of teachers who hold high expectations for every child, care deeply, and help them reach their academic potential in a structured environment. - The Research Is In
Research-Based Tips for Optimal Seating Arrangements
The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, research suggests. - Student Engagement
3 Ways to Boost Students’ Motivation to Learn
New research suggests that motivation isn’t built on grades but on whether grades match students’ expectations, so showing them evidence of their learning is key. - Classroom Management
11 Tips to Keep Your Classroom Running Smoothly
When routines are strong, expectations are clear, and materials are organized, everyone in the classroom can focus on what matters most.616Your content has been saved!
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- Student Wellness
10 Fun, Unexpected School Clubs Worth the Lift
From blending up fresh smoothies to raising chickens, these clubs require commitment—and they deliver joy, connection, and community in return. - Brain-Based Learning
Finding the Right Rhythm for Preschool Learning
Aligning teaching with the natural rhythms of how young students learn can cultivate a deeper understanding of the content.161Your content has been saved!
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Mindfulness Strategies for Young Learners
Easy-to-implement practices can support self-regulation and overall well-being in the early years.352Your content has been saved!
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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.472Your 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.395Your content has been saved!
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Problem-Solving Discussions in Elementary Math
Creating opportunities to talk about math builds understanding and strengthens language development for all students—particularly English language learners.191Your content has been saved!
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Using an Input-Output Loop to Help Newcomer Students Learn Class Content
Teachers can carefully chunk information to support newcomer students in learning grade-level content while developing their English proficiency.345Your content has been saved!
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Questions to Ask About Your Multilingual Students
The English language specialist at your school can help you work with multilingual learners—you just need to know what to ask.192Your content has been saved!
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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.753Your content has been saved!
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10 Brilliant Uses of Edtech in 2025
We asked educators to share the creative ways they’re solving problems, bolstering classroom learning experiences, and streamlining time-consuming tasks.
- Research
11 Smart Student Desk Layouts
How classroom seating—from traditional rows to Socratic circles and L-shaped clusters—alters classroom dynamics and shapes learning outcomes. - The Research Is In
Research-Based Tips for Optimal Seating Arrangements
The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, research suggests. - Classroom Management
11 Tips to Keep Your Classroom Running Smoothly
When routines are strong, expectations are clear, and materials are organized, everyone in the classroom can focus on what matters most.616Your content has been saved!
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4 Essential Anchor Charts to Kick Off the School Year
Posting visual references to reinforce structure, routines, and expectations helps establish classroom culture and start the year strong.Your content has been saved!
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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.
