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Assessing School Culture and Climate as a New Principal
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5 Minutes of Daily Reflection, All Year Long
Setting aside a few minutes a day to jot down what went well and what challenges arose helps teachers notice patterns and make positive changes.109 - Administration & Leadership
6 Ways to Prepare for Interviews for Administrative Positions
Two seasoned administrators share their tips for acing the application process for school leadership positions.120 - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Using Anchors for Emotional Regulation
When given the space to regulate themselves with simple practices, students learn how to soothe their own nervous systems in moments of stress—and contribute to a sense of calm in the classroom. - Literacy
Evidenced-Based Practices for Literacy Intervention in Middle School
These practical strategies for building up struggling middle school readers’ literacy skills can help them read more fluently.164 - School Culture
Cultivating Belonging in the Elementary Classroom All Year Long
Feeling like part of a larger classroom community improves students’ grades and their self-confidence.233 - Administration & Leadership
How to Give Substitute Teachers Effective Support
Administrators can be intentional in their approach to ensure that substitute educators feel acknowledged and valued.168 - Teaching Strategies
Question: What’s Your Favorite Tried-and-True Teaching Strategy?
Some teacher strategies are timeless. Share your favorite—and learn from other educators what works for them.297 - Teacher Wellness
A Human-Centered Approach to Teaching Supports Student Growth
Rethinking homework and projects so that students can also focus on getting enough rest can transform the class environment.241 - Math
Setting Up High-Impact Tasks in Elementary School Math Centers
Allowing students to select math centers based on interest instead of skill level provides opportunities for them all to grow.285
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Guiding Students to Develop AI Literacy
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Providing Choice in Professional Learning About Artificial Intelligence
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How AI Can Enhance the Grading Process
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Through practical exercises in earning and spending, students can discover the complexities of personal finance and practice math in the process.346 - STEM
José Vilson: Good Math Education Is a ‘Civil Right’
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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.378 - Student Engagement
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Hosting an Innovators Day to Boost Elementary STEM Learning
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How to Get Teens Learning Outdoors
Spending class time outside can be harder to do as students get older, but movement, fresh air, and connecting lessons with nature can leave teens less stressed and more engaged.166 - Classroom Management
How to Create a Welcoming Classroom Environment
After visiting thousands of classrooms, the authors share a high-level overview of the common elements they’ve seen in rooms that hum with learning.826 - Learning Environments
How (and Why) to Move Your Gallery Walk Outdoors
Students—and teachers—benefit from getting outside during the school day, and moving the traditional gallery walk outdoors is one way to make that happen.307 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
If My Walls Could Talk
Teachers can enhance students’ sense of belonging with classroom decor that incorporates their cultural backgrounds.249 - Learning Environments
Designing Your Classroom for Collaborative Teaching
These design strategies can help support relationship-building and active learning in a team-teaching environment.369