As we look to support our students’ return to school in the fall, many of us will be focused on the basics. We want to rebuild and reaffirm our students’ basic skills and abilities while fostering safe environments where all students can succeed. At the same time, we...
Schools continue to face new challenges as a result of COVID-19, including new transitions between distance and in-person learning, the return of standardized testing, and a continued sense of uncertainty about the future. Even experienced educators can feel...
As more students return to classrooms, many teachers look forward to the return of vibrant classroom discussions. The opportunity to discuss important issues and share concerns with students boosts learning and builds classroom community. The following strategies from...
How often have you helped your student practice, review, and prepare for an exam, only to end up disappointed or confused by negative results? When this happens, we tend to ask: What went wrong? We felt so confident going into this assessment! How can we make...
In the past few weeks, teachers and students across the country have been wrapping up their lessons and heading off to their much needed (and well-deserved) summer breaks. For many, there is a sense of relief: The year is over, and they are just happy they made it...
Create, Design, Inspire: End-of-Year Projects to Engage Students As the temperatures rise and we inch closer to the end of the school year, it can be difficult to keep students focused and engaged. Distance learning can create additional challenges since many students...