Classroom Culture

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

Two students sit at desks in front of a screen; one points to a work packet and discusses it.

Thinking about Thinking: Metacognition in the Classroom

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Thinking about Thinking: Metacognition in the Classroom

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 middle school student is focused on a math problem in an i-Ready Pro lesson.

How i-Ready Pro’s Essential Lessons Transformed Learning in My Classroom

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How i-Ready Pro’s Essential Lessons Transformed Learning in My Classroom

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

An empty classroom with bright green and gray exercise balls scattered around student desks.

Math Intervention Teaching Strategies for Student Success

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Math Intervention Teaching Strategies for Student Success

A young girl wearing a red sweatshirt is focused as she writes in a student worktext during class.

Small School, Big Impact: Proven Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes

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Small School, Big Impact: Proven Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes

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

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 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

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

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

Several students raising their hands in a classroom.

Pronouncing Students’ Names Correctly

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Pronouncing Students’ Names Correctly

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

Two students work closely with their teacher.

5 Ways to Empower English Learners

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5 Ways to Empower English Learners

Two teachers are having a conversation while walking down the hall.

Building Positive Work Relationships in Education

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Building Positive Work Relationships in Education

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

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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

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

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Reaching All Learners

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Reaching All Learners

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Protecting Your Sleep: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself

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Protecting Your Sleep: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself

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

An educator looking at a laptop reviewing student data.

Using Data to Prepare for the Year: A Closer Look at Strategies from John Hattie

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Using Data to Prepare for the Year: A Closer Look at Strategies from John Hattie

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

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

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

Two students raising their hands.

Boost Student Participation in Your Classroom

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Boost Student Participation in Your Classroom

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

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

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

Two students smile at their desks.

5 Tips for Creating an Accelerated Learning Environment

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5 Tips for Creating an Accelerated Learning Environment

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

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

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

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Why Small Group Instruction Matters

The author is holding flowers and a certificate, and is surrounded by smiling students.

Cultivating Connections: A Guide to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Your Classroom

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Cultivating Connections: A Guide to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Your Classroom

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

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

Two students facing each other engage in response protocols.

Response Protocols to Enhance Learning

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Response Protocols to Enhance Learning

Students using math manipulatives are engaged in multi-sensory learning activities.

Incorporating Multisensory Learning in the Classroom

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Incorporating Multisensory Learning in the Classroom

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How to Empower Students—Incentives

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How to Empower Students—Incentives

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 group of teachers smile while holding up a number one.

Celebrating Teachers: Building Connections and Sharing Successes

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Celebrating Teachers: Building Connections and Sharing Successes