Student Engagement

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

A young girl wearing headphones smiles as she looks at a tablet while sitting in a classroom.

Safeguarding Students—Why Responsible AI in Education Is Essential

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Safeguarding Students—Why Responsible AI in Education Is Essential

Two young children sit at a table, each exploring different books, as one points to a word the other is reading.

Creating Cross-Linguistic Connections to Strengthen Biliteracy

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Creating Cross-Linguistic Connections to Strengthen Biliteracy

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 Student Writing

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Beyond the Page: How Knowledge Fuels Stronger Student Writing

A teacher points to a page in a student's workbook while the other students seated around the table observe

How Top Districts Drive Student Success through Ambitious Stretch Growth® Goals

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How Top Districts Drive Student Success through Ambitious Stretch Growth® Goals

A teacher supports a young learner during a classroom activity.

This Is for You, Mrs. Guidoboni

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This Is for You, Mrs. Guidoboni

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

A teacher demonstrates using a musical instrument as students explore other instruments.

Sound Strategies: How to Transform Learning with Music in the Classroom

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Sound Strategies: How to Transform Learning with Music in the Classroom

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 smiling as they work on math together.

Making Math Magical: Creating Classrooms Where Students Thrive

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Making Math Magical: Creating Classrooms Where Students Thrive

Two young learners sitting at a desk and smiling.

4 Ways to Use Laughter for Learning

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4 Ways to Use Laughter for Learning

A group of students sitting together.

5 Practices That Promote Math Discourse

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5 Practices That Promote Math Discourse

Three students working together at a desk.

Turn Mistakes Into Teachable Moments

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Turn Mistakes Into Teachable Moments

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

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

Young learners collaborate during a lesson.

Reaching Reluctant Learners: Fostering Self-Efficacy in the Classroom

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Reaching Reluctant Learners: Fostering Self-Efficacy in the Classroom

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

Students playing math games.

Four Ways Math Games Can Motivate Your Students

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Four Ways Math Games Can Motivate Your Students

A teacher smiles as she reads to a class.

Reflect and Connect: Effective Strategies for the First Month Back to School

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Reflect and Connect: Effective Strategies for the First Month Back to School

A group of elementary school boys pay attention to a lesson.

How to Identify and Build Student Engagement

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How to Identify and Build Student Engagement

A group of educators at the 2022 Extraordinary Educators summer conference.

Extraordinary Educators Share Instruction Strategies

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Extraordinary Educators Share Instruction Strategies

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

An educator connects with a student as they take a selfie.

Seeing Your Students beyond the Data

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Seeing Your Students beyond the Data

Two young students sit together in class. One is wearing headphones holding a tablet.

Catalysts for Classroom Engagement: Creative Connections and Wonder

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Catalysts for Classroom Engagement: Creative Connections and Wonder

Two students raising their hands.

Boost Student Participation in Your Classroom

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Boost Student Participation in Your Classroom

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

Teacher meeting with families.

The IEP Meeting: What Works, According to Families

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The IEP Meeting: What Works, According to Families

Students smile while looking at an assignment.

Fostering Joy in Learning: Embracing Exploration and Conversation in the Math Classroom

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Fostering Joy in Learning: Embracing Exploration and Conversation in the Math Classroom

Three students in a classroom smiling.

How Portland Public Schools Achieved Great Success

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How Portland Public Schools Achieved Great Success

A teacher sits alongside a smiling older student during a data chat.

Help Students Reach Ambitious Goals

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Help Students Reach Ambitious Goals

Two young learners celebrate their success in the classroom.

Goal Setting with Students

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Goal Setting with Students

A teacher and a small group of students celebrate while working on a fun project.

Engaging Students in the New Year

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Engaging Students in the New Year

A mother and daughter are sitting together, reading a book.

Teaching as a Second Career: From Lab to Literacy

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Teaching as a Second Career: From Lab to Literacy

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

The authors sit on the carpet with students during a relationship-building activity.

The Power of Positive Student–Teacher Relationships

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The Power of Positive Student–Teacher Relationships

Five young students are sitting on the floor with their laptops.

How to Develop a Positive Student Mindset

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How to Develop a Positive Student Mindset

A group of students are enjoying their lunch outdoors on the playground.

Celebrating Student Growth and Learning

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Celebrating Student Growth and Learning

Students take a picture with their teacher; some are holding bows and arrows.

Teacher Engagement Lays the Foundation for Student Agency

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Teacher Engagement Lays the Foundation for Student Agency

Students and their teacher stand at the front of the classroom to take a fun group photo.

Five Strategies to Motivate Students at the End of the Year

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Five Strategies to Motivate Students at the End of the Year

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

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

Why Small Group Instruction Matters

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Why Small Group Instruction Matters

Students test a battery-powered lighting circuit.

Why Productive Struggle Matters

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Why Productive Struggle Matters

During a lesson, a teacher and students use math manipulatives as a learning tool.

Three Musts for Manipulatives in Math Class

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Three Musts for Manipulatives in Math Class

A small group of students is gathered around, looking at one of the students' laptops.

Math for Middle Schoolers: Effective Instruction to Energize Your Class

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Math for Middle Schoolers: Effective Instruction to Energize Your Class

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

Two students facing each other engage in response protocols.

Response Protocols to Enhance Learning

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Response Protocols to Enhance Learning

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

Students look over an assignment during class.

Fun Tips to Develop Reading Fluency with Middle Schoolers

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Fun Tips to Develop Reading Fluency with Middle Schoolers

$Two young girls partnered together use manipulatives during a math lesson on fractions.$

Questioning for Deeper Mathematical Understanding

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Questioning for Deeper Mathematical Understanding

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

Connecting with Middle School Students

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Connecting with Middle School Students

Students lined up in numerical order, arranging rational numbers from least to greatest.

Emphasizing Conceptual Knowledge versus Procedural Knowledge in Mathematics Education

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Emphasizing Conceptual Knowledge versus Procedural Knowledge in Mathematics Education

"A young girl uses a finger to track as she reads independently."

The Science of Reading in Focus

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The Science of Reading in Focus