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.

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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.

If an assignment isn’t winning elementary students over, ask them to figure out how to make it more meaningful to them.