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Nurturing Mistake Tolerance in the Classroom
Teachers can help students get over the fear of making a mistake by showing them that errors are just a part of the learning process. - Communication Skills
4 Strategies for Developing Confident Student Speakers
Consistent support and low-stakes opportunities to practice go a long way to help students overcome the challenges of speaking in front of a group. - Administration & Leadership
Leading by Example as a School Administrator
Leaders often provide feedback without receiving it in turn, but they can offer a power example to staff through efforts to collect and use feedback. - Integrated Studies
Empowering Students to Be Real-World Problem Solvers
When middle school students are given the opportunity to deeply explore what it means to be a changemaker, they see a path toward making a difference in their own community—and beyond. - Administration & Leadership
The Power of Finding a Thought Partner
Teaching can be isolating, and finding a like-minded colleague to talk things over with has a lot of benefits. - Student Engagement
Why Movement Matters in Math
These strategies for building controlled movement into learning can help middle school math students stay focused and engaged.116 - Teaching Strategies
Responding Professionally to Unreasonable Requests From Parents
See sample responses teachers can use to be polite but firm when presented with irrational demands from parents or caregivers.112 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
14 Picture Books About Moving Away
Moving can be stressful for young children. The characters in these books are coping with a move and might offer comfort to students in similar situations.165 - Administration & Leadership
The Power of Summer Wellness Checks
A trauma-informed approach to communication when school is out of session is important for students who may be experiencing difficulties.123 - Administration & Leadership
Turning Around a Tough Hiring Process
If your school is having trouble hiring and keeping teachers, these strategies can help attract the right candidates—and make sure they want to stay.129
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Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.1.8k - Curriculum Planning
Here’s What the Science of Reading Looks Like in My High School Classroom
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How to Address School Avoidance
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A Tool to Encourage Students to Respect the Dignity of Their Classmates
The Dignity Index asks students to reflect on their thoughts about others and their willingness to listen to those with different views.603 - Brain-Based Learning
7 Strategies to Help Overwhelmed Students
Some students develop anxiety about assignments, but there are ways teachers can help them cope with these feelings.951 - Administration & Leadership
How Principals Can Foster a Positive School Culture
A principal who focuses on being visible to students and honoring teachers’ work to support everyone in the building explains how she does it all.416 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Helping Elementary Students Develop Conflict Resolution Skills
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José Vilson: Good Math Education Is a ‘Civil Right’
The middle school math teacher, author, and lecturer, on holding high expectations for every child and prioritizing mathematics in the same way we do literacy.869 - Student Engagement
11 Real World Math Activities That Engage Students
Bridging the gap between abstract math concepts and real-life experiences can make the subject accessible and relevant for kids.539 - STEM
Hosting an Innovators Day to Boost Elementary STEM Learning
A dedicated day for students to explore STEM fosters 21st-century learning and excitement across grade levels.242 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
When Black History Meets Women’s History
Recognizing overlapping identities in different heritage months allows students to examine the complexity of the human experience.156 - STEM
Rethinking Energy Transformation Labs
This lab allows teachers to differentiate instruction as students build a working conveyor belt to test how energy transfer works.201
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Using Learning Progressions to Build Student Confidence
Scaffolding assignments provides clear checkpoints for students, allowing them to feel successful at acquiring new skills.348 - Formative Assessment
28 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding
From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible.3.1k - Formative Assessment
Planning Writing Lessons for the Early Elementary Grades
Teachers can provide thoughtful instruction that supports the sustained development of young students’ literacy skills.344 - Formative Assessment
Using Formative Assessment to Measure Student Progress
Teachers can use the feedback they gain from assessing to drive instructional outcomes and help students understand what success looks like.429 - Formative Assessment
60-Second Strategy: NAEM Tracker
With a series of quick check-ins, students can assess their own learning—which lets teachers plan their next lesson with ease.762