Classroom Management

A young girl sitting on the carpet with her class looks back and points at an interactive whiteboard.

Making Mathematics about Meaning—Not Mnemonics—to Boost Math Scores

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Making Mathematics about Meaning—Not Mnemonics—to Boost Math Scores

Young elementary students are happily eating cupcakes during a class celebration.

Effective Early Learning Strategies That Transform Kindergarten Success

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Effective Early Learning Strategies That Transform Kindergarten Success

A teacher stands at a table, surrounded by students, holding a rock with fear written on it.

Beyond the Curriculum: Creating a Positive Classroom Where Hearts and Minds Thrive

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Beyond the Curriculum: Creating a Positive Classroom Where Hearts and Minds Thrive

Sowmaya Sugunmaran works with a small group of students during a hands-on math lesson.

Proven Strategies for Creating a Classroom That Supports All Learners

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Proven Strategies for Creating a Classroom That Supports All Learners

A young student is working at a desk and giving a thumbs up.

Beyond the Page: How Knowledge Fuels Stronger Writing

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Beyond the Page: How Knowledge Fuels Stronger Writing

A young girl with dark ponytails ponders while holding a pencil in a classroom with other students.

Seven Key Actions for Effective Behavioral Management from Dr. Anita Archer

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Seven Key Actions for Effective Behavioral Management from Dr. Anita Archer

Educators look at a graph projected on a board during a meeting reviewing student data.

A Journey from Remediation to Accelerated Learning

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A Journey from Remediation to Accelerated Learning

Young students and their teacher stand behind a banner that says, "Groovin' at the grove.

Empowering Childhood Independence

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Empowering Childhood Independence

A teacher leads a math class, standing in front of students with educational posters on the wall and a large screen showing an example problem.

Maximize the Minutes with Middle School Pacing Strategies

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Maximize the Minutes with Middle School Pacing Strategies

A middle school student wearing a blue polo shirt sits next to another student in class.

Math Motivation in Middle School

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Math Motivation in Middle School

Educators sit and talk at a table while looking at their laptops and student data.

How Professional Learning Communities for Teachers Transformed Our School

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How Professional Learning Communities for Teachers Transformed Our School

Students are seated at their desks with their worktexts open, looking at the whiteboard.

How to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom

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How to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom

Two students are sitting with math tools in front of a whiteboard filled with equations.

Cultivating a Love for Math: Optimal Course Placement for Middle Schoolers

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Cultivating a Love for Math: Optimal Course Placement for Middle Schoolers

Two students working at a table.

5 Tips for Keeping Students Actively Participating and Engaged

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5 Tips for Keeping Students Actively Participating and Engaged

Two students high five a teacher.

Starting the New Year off Right

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Starting the New Year off Right

Two students work closely with their teacher.

5 Ways to Empower English Learners

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5 Ways to Empower English Learners

A red alarm clock is in front of an educator sitting contemplatively at her laptop.

Back-to-School Basics: Time-Saving Organizational Tips

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Back-to-School Basics: Time-Saving Organizational Tips

A student uses hand signals as part of her self-advocacy.

Teaching Students to Advocate for Themselves in the Classroom

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Teaching Students to Advocate for Themselves in the Classroom

A team works together to paddle a canoe through a body of water. (Default Alternate Text: "A team works together to paddle a canoe through a body of water.")

Student Success Requires a Team

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Student Success Requires a Team

Students work together in groups and pairs during a math lesson.

Transform Your Classroom with Student-Centered Learning

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Transform Your Classroom with Student-Centered Learning

A teacher's planner filled with notes in the month of May.

5 Strategies for Time and Task Management for Teachers

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5 Strategies for Time and Task Management for Teachers

One of Jonathan Kryk's students writes in his journal in Kryk's "outdoor classroom." (Default Alternate Text: "One of Jonathan Kryk's students writes in his journal in Kryk's "outdoor classroom."")

Igniting Your Students’ Reading and Writing Flames

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Igniting Your Students’ Reading and Writing Flames

Teacher with student in front of the classroom.

Reaching All Learners

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Reaching All Learners

Students and their teacher celebrate success and connect during a glow party.

Creating a Positive Classroom Culture

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Creating a Positive Classroom Culture

Multilingual students participate in an activity to promote deeper understanding.

Dual-Language Classrooms: Bridging Content and Academic Language

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Dual-Language Classrooms: Bridging Content and Academic Language

Two middle school students collaborate on a mathematics assignment.

Building a Strong Student Community

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Building a Strong Student Community

Two students are sitting on beanbag chairs and sharing a table while working independently.

Sit, Slouch, or Stand: How Physical Comfort Relates to Learning

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Sit, Slouch, or Stand: How Physical Comfort Relates to Learning

Middle school students seated on the floor and working together.

Building an Ideal Middle School Classroom for Learning

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Building an Ideal Middle School Classroom for Learning

Dr. Anita Archer.

Anita “Archerisms”: Foundations in Explicit Instruction

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Anita “Archerisms”: Foundations in Explicit Instruction

Felita Reed and her colleauge.

Paying It Forward: Three Tips for Empowering New Teachers

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Paying It Forward: Three Tips for Empowering New Teachers

Two students high five at their desks.

3 Fun Ideas for Keeping Students Invested in Learning

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3 Fun Ideas for Keeping Students Invested in Learning

A teacher is providing extra instruction to two students during a small group lesson.

How to Make an Impact in Today’s Classrooms

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How to Make an Impact in Today’s Classrooms

A teacher is supporting an older student and pointing to a page during a lesson.

Strategies for Struggling Readers: Re-engaging to Build Confidence and Motivation

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Strategies for Struggling Readers: Re-engaging to Build Confidence and Motivation

Students hold props for a celebratory photo together.

Maintaining a Positive Perspective during Standardized Testing

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Maintaining a Positive Perspective during Standardized Testing

A group of students are sharing and writing ideas on chart paper.

Why Small Group Instruction Matters: Benefits and Strategies

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Why Small Group Instruction Matters: Benefits and Strategies

Older students are enjoying their time in a relaxed space, reading independently.

Reading Instruction Strategies: Tips for Getting Started

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Reading Instruction Strategies: Tips for Getting Started

Students stack hands while gathered around a table filled with math cards and notebooks.

How to Set Up Math Centers in Your Classroom

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How to Set Up Math Centers in Your Classroom

A young boy and a young girl are playing a board game together.

Make Building Math Fluency Fun

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Make Building Math Fluency Fun

Three gold trophies sit on a table surrounded by apples, pencils, and confetti.

How to Empower Students—Incentives

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How to Empower Students—Incentives

The author, Da'Jhon Jett, stands with his students.

Engaging Students in Learning: Strategies for Middle School Teachers

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Engaging Students in Learning: Strategies for Middle School Teachers