To help students build better habits from day one, teachers can take a few minutes to discuss study strategies, or model them ...

1. Do Now (5 minutes). Quick digital warm-up or journal prompt. 2. Mini-Lesson (7 minutes). Teacher-led direct instruction on ...

When middle and high school students take ownership of tasks in their classroom regularly, they build a culture of teamwork and support.

Schools can use an approach to building relationships with families that is empathetic, respectful, and centered on students’ ...

A high school teacher subtly encourages students to develop an appreciation for the “in-between” steps on the path of learning.

Individual teachers may feel like they can’t implement standards-based grading on their own, but an educator who managed it ...

Through thoughtfully planned events, schools can establish stronger connections between students, families, and the community ...

A middle school design and technology teacher breaks down a three-project unit that nicely overlaps with STEAM content.

Even in moments of frustration, teachers can hold disruptive students accountable without punishing the class as a group.

Teachers who are tempted to race through the curriculum to cover everything may want to reconsider and slow down a bit so ...

These strategies, including peer-to-peer feedback, can help ensure that elementary students understand and can act on the ...

Adding notes and sketches in a reflection journal can be an enjoyable way to process information and record observations.