Empowering Childhood Independence
2-MIN. READ
Explore how a seasoned teacher empowers childhood independence through responsibility, play, and effective communication with parents.
Interactions and Relationships
Why the “How” May Be as Important as the “What” When It Comes to Implementation
2-MIN. READ
Discover the critical role of implementation fidelity in education and how the execution of instructional programs can enhance student outcomes and foster academic growth in the post-pandemic landscape.
How to Become an Education Advocate
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Learn how to become an education advocate with effective strategies for better education policies that will make impactful changes in the classroom.
Advocating for Yourself at School
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Advocating for yourself, building relationships with others, and setting healthy work boundaries is essential to creating a positive work-life and well-being.
How to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom
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Learn effective strategies to increase student engagement in the classroom, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Sound Strategies: How to Transform Learning with Music in the Classroom
2-MIN. READ
Discover how integrating music in the classroom can enhance learning, boost focus, and improve classroom culture.
How to Empower Students—Incentives
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Learn how to empower students by effectively using incentives in your classroom to motivate them to achieve their goals.
Connecting with Middle School Students
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Find out how building trust and creating a safe space helps you connect with middle schoolers and enhance student learning.
How to Make an Impact in Today’s Classrooms
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Get tips from John Hattie on how you can make an impact on today’s students with a new approach to teaching after COVID-19.
Empathy in Analytics: Humanizing Student Data for Meaningful Educational Impact
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Learn how to humanize data to help your students grow.
How to Develop a Positive Student Mindset
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Discover how you can teach your students about positive mindsets in your classroom to set them up for success inside and outside of the classroom.
Emphasizing Conceptual Knowledge versus Procedural Knowledge in Mathematics Education
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Learn how to emphasize conceptual understanding to equip students with the skills for future success in the classroom.
Cultivating Connections: A Guide to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Your Classroom
2-MIN. READ
Discover how to use social-emotional learning strategies to create an emotionally engaging and supportive learning environment.
Nurturing Students and Yourself: Finding Work–Life Balance in Teaching
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Learn how one teacher uses certain tools and routines to find a healthy work–life balance inside and outside the classroom.
Teacher Engagement Lays the Foundation for Student Agency
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Learn how to increase agency and engagement in your older students toward the end of the school year.
Five Strategies to Motivate Students at the End of the Year
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Learn five strategies to motivate students at the end of the year while giving them an opportunity to reflect and have fun.
Why Small Group Instruction Matters
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Discover six strategies for using small group instruction to boost learning.
The Power of Positive Student–Teacher Relationships
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Learn how a get-to-know-each-other campaign minimized disruptive student behavior and maximized school morale.
Celebrating Teachers: Building Connections and Sharing Successes
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Celebrating teachers leads to success in the classroom and encourages a culture of support.
Creating Conditions for Accelerating Learning
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John Hattie describes how teachers can create conditions that challenge students and accelerate learning.
Celebrating Student Growth and Learning
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Find out how celebrating student growth, both big and small, fosters a love for learning in the classroom.
Maintaining a Positive Perspective during Standardized Testing
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Learn three strategies to maintain a positive perspective during high-stakes testing.
Celebrating Teachers Who Accelerate Reading Growth
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Teachers are essential to student growth. Discover ways to celebrate and demonstrate their enormous contributions.
Make Building Math Fluency Fun
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Implement these engaging games in the classroom to make building math fluency fun.
The Long Reach of Literacy Development
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Literacy helps students navigate challenges and goals, and it is the foundation of academic success. Learn how to develop literacy skills in the classroom.
Anita Archer Takes the Stage: The Science of Reading in Focus
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Hear from literary powerhouse, Dr. Anita Archer, as she shares her wisdom on the Science of Reading.
Leveraging Student Response Protocols to Enhance Learning
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Learn flexible response protocols that help elicit student engagement.
Engaging Students in the New Year
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Learn student engagement strategies from Extraordinary Educators, Class of 2024.
Building Positive Work Relationships in Education
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Here are some tips on how to be “in it together” by building positive work relationships in education.
Building a Strong Student Community
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Build a strong student community by creating a foundation of trust.
Reaching Reluctant Learners: Fostering Self-Efficacy in the Classroom
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Discover how to reach and engage your most reluctant learners.
Dual-Language Classrooms: Bridging Content and Academic Language
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Learn how to bridge content and academic language to reach proficient biliteracy.
Sit, Slouch, or Stand: How Physical Comfort Relates to Learning
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A comfortable classroom environment can help your students do their best work.
Student Success Requires a Team
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Learn how actionable data paired with teamwork leads to the path to proficiency.
Family Communication Tips for Teachers
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Learn how to build relationships with parents as a teacher and make communication with families more positive and productive.
Protecting Your Sleep: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
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Learn about the importance of rest and ways to improve your sleep with these tips.
Creating a Positive Classroom Culture
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Learn how to show up for your students by creating a positive classroom culture.
A Quick Guide to Goal Setting with Students
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Learn how to implement student goal setting in your classroom.
Seeing Your Students beyond the Data
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Discover how a student-centered approach can provide great data beyond the numbers.
Catalysts for Classroom Engagement: Creative Connections and Wonder
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Discover six creative tips on how to actively engage students in the classroom.
How Formative Assessments Improve Learning Outcomes
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Hear how teachers help their students meet ambitious goals.
Fostering Joy in Learning: Embracing Exploration and Conversation in the Math Classroom
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Transform your math classroom into a safe space that fosters joy and exploration in learning with these three tips.
Back-to-School Basics: Time-Saving Organizational Tips
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Learn valuable time-saving tips for Back to School from a seasoned educator.
Paying It Forward: Three Tips for Empowering New Teachers
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Learn tips and strategies new educators can use to save time, prevent frustration, and improve teaching and learning.
Building Community Helps Us Cope in Tough Times
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Learn how prioritizing mental health and interpersonal connections makes an impact in the classroom.
Transform Your Classroom with Student-Centered Learning
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Find out how creating a student-centered classroom can empower students to take ownership of their learning.
Using Data to Prepare for the Year: A Closer Look at Strategies from John Hattie
3-MIN. READ
Learn more about how using last year’s data can help you start this year strong.
Staying Connected with Students and Colleagues This Summer
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Here are some helpful tips for connecting with students and colleagues this summer.
Reflect and Connect: Effective Strategies for the First Month Back to School
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John Hattie shares what can do this summer to prepare your students for the new school year.
Finish Strong: End on a Positive Note
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Here are some helpful ideas for ending the school year on a positive note.
How to Pick Yourself Up When You Fall
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Find out six key steps for picking yourself up emotionally after a fall.
How to Identify and Build Student Engagement
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Get some tips to determine if your students are engaged and how to keep them engaged.
The Four Rs of Putting Yourself First
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Self-care teacher tips for national Teacher Appreciation Week.
Show Me the Science: Dr. D. Ray Reutzel Explains
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Learn what Dr. D. Ray Reutzel believes teachers need to help students become proficient readers.
Turning Mistakes into Teachable Moments
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Turn student mistakes into teachable moments with these activities.
Building an Ideal Middle School Classroom for Learning
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Get ideas for creating the ideal middle school classroom learning environment.
Extraordinary Educators Share Instruction Strategies
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Learn from Nationally Recognized Extraordinary Educators.
Reaching All Learners
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Get new ideas and strategies for connecting with your students with disabilities.
Boost Student Participation in Your Classroom
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Get proven ideas for boosting student participation in your classroom.
Transition Skills for Students with IEPs: Social Media Safety
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Educators and paraprofessionals can use these three activities to help develop social skills IEP students need to thrive as adults after leaving school.
The IEP Meeting: What Works, According to Families
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Discover how bringing big-picture context as well as data to your next IEP meeting can mean so much to parents and families.
Starting the New Year off Right
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Start the new year off strong with these new year classroom activities from Extraordinary Educators!
5 Ways to Empower English Learners
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Here are five ways to empower your English Learners and help them succeed.
Strategies for Communicating with Challenging Caregivers
4-MIN. READ
These six strategies from teachers will help you communicate more effectively with challenging caregivers.
5 Tips for Keeping Students Actively Participating and Engaged
4-MIN. READ
These student engagement strategies will help bring your quietest students out of their shells and manage your chattiest ones for engaging class discussions.
Help Students Ask Great Questions
4-MIN. READ
Check out these quick tips for helping your students ask better questions to deepen their learning.
Starting the School Year Off Right
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Ready to start the school year off right? Educators share new and inspiring ways to prepare for the school year ahead.
Why Pronouncing Students’ Names Correctly Is Important
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What’s in a name? A lot! Names carry our family history, culture, and identities. Find out why it’s so important to pronounce your students’ names correctly, with three exercises to help.
Strategies for Juggling Work—Life Balance as a Teacher and Parent
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Balancing work and life is hard. Discover three strategies to maintain a healthy teacher work–life balance.