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Math Motivation in Middle School
2-MIN. READ
Discover what motivates middle schoolers to engage in math class. Here are student-generated ideas that can help you in your classroom.
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How Professional Learning Communities for Teachers Transformed Our School
2-MIN. READ
Discover how professional learning communities for teachers transformed a school, fostered collaboration, and boosted student achievement.
How to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom
2-MIN. READ
Learn effective strategies to increase student engagement in the classroom, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Cultivating a Love for Math: Optimal Course Placement for Middle Schoolers
2-MIN. READ
Learn how to prevent the pitfalls of 8th grade Algebra acceleration and ensure students develop a strong, lasting foundation in mathematics without skipping essential concepts.
Three Strategies for Teaching Phonetics to Older Struggling Students
3-MIN. READ
Explore effective strategies for teaching phonetics to older struggling readers to address gaps in decoding and promote academic success.
Supporting Older Readers
2-MIN. READ
Learn how to teach your older, struggling readers to become more confident, successful readers.
Maximize Learning Time: Engage Middle Schoolers Beyond the Textbook
2-MIN. READ
Learn how manipulatives in math can enhance the learning experience for middle school learners.
The Importance of Foundational Literacy
4-MIN. READ
Check out these tips for bolstering your students’ reading proficiency by focusing on foundational literacy skills.
Empathy in Analytics: Humanizing Student Data for Meaningful Educational Impact
2-MIN. READ
Learn how to humanize data to help your students grow.
Embracing Oracy: A Foundational Skill for Multilingual Learners
2-MIN. READ
Uncover ways to enrich your student’s oracy skills among students who navigate multiple languages.
The Cost of Counting Interim Assessment Minutes
2-MIN. READ
Learn how in-depth interim assessments provide detailed information about specific skills student have developed and areas that require more focus.
Trust Me: Using Multisensory Learning in Mathematics and Reading
2-MIN. READ
Find out how Liz's loss of taste and smell during the pandemic helped her teach students trust and conceptual understanding through multisensory learning.
Anita Archer Takes the Stage: The Science of Reading in Focus
2-MIN. READ
Hear from literary powerhouse, Dr. Anita Archer, as she shares her wisdom on the Science of Reading.
Getting It Right This Time: Efficient Implementation of the Science of Reading
2-MIN. READ
Get reading instruction right in schools by understanding and implementing the Science of Reading.
Building Positive Work Relationships in Education
2-MIN. READ
Here are some tips on how to be “in it together” by building positive work relationships in education.
HOW-TO VIDEOS: Using Number Lines in Primary Grades Math
4-MIN. READ
Check out these hands-on tips for using number lines in the primary grades to help your students develop a linear view of numbers.
Catalysts for Classroom Engagement: Creative Connections and Wonder
2-MIN. READ
Discover six creative tips on how to actively engage students in the classroom.
Fostering Joy in Learning: Embracing Exploration and Conversation in the Math Classroom
2-MIN. READ
Transform your math classroom into a safe space that fosters joy and exploration in learning with these three tips.
Building Community Helps Us Cope in Tough Times
2-MIN. READ
Learn how prioritizing mental health and interpersonal connections makes an impact in the classroom.
Six Tips for Teaching Reading to Multilingual Learners
2-MIN. READ
National Director, Glendaliz Martinez, shares strategies for teaching multilingual learners to read.
How to Pick Yourself Up When You Fall
2-MIN. READ
Find out six key steps for picking yourself up emotionally after a fall.
The Four Rs of Putting Yourself First
2-MIN. READ
Self-care teacher tips for national Teacher Appreciation Week.
Use Questions to Develop Critical Thinking
2-MIN. READ
Learn how to ask critical-thinking questions for your students.
Show Me the Science: Dr. D. Ray Reutzel Explains
2-MIN. READ
Learn what Dr. D. Ray Reutzel believes teachers need to help students become proficient readers.
Turning Mistakes into Teachable Moments
2-MIN. READ
Turn student mistakes into teachable moments with these activities.
Building an Ideal Middle School Classroom for Learning
2-MIN. READ
Get ideas for creating the ideal middle school classroom learning environment.
The IEP Meeting: What Works, According to Families
2-MIN. READ
Discover how bringing big-picture context as well as data to your next IEP meeting can mean so much to parents and families.
Use Math Coherence Strategies to Knock Out Unfinished Learning
4-MIN. READ
Understand what math coherence is and how to leverage it to help your students grasp fundamental concepts.
Making Math Magical: Creating Classrooms Where Students Thrive
4-MIN. READ
Find out five tips for helping your students feel more comfortable with math.
Dr. D. Ray Reutzel’s Guide to Close Reading: How to Effectively Teach It
3-MIN. READ
Check out this three-step approach to close reading based on Dr. D. Ray Reutzel’s expertise to help your students understand increasingly challenging texts.
Get Your Giggle On! 4 Ways to Use Laughter for Learning
4-MIN. READ
Laughter can help your students learn and improve your instruction. Here are four ways to include more laughter in your life and classroom.
Teacher Stress-Buster: 2 Minutes of Calm
2-MIN. READ
Try this simple mindfulness exercise wherever and whenever you need a moment of calm.
Early Literacy Sparks Sustained Success for Students
4-MIN. READ
Early literacy is like filling a backpack with essentials for a hiking trip. Learn why these skills are important and how they connect to success for students. Let’s start packing!