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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.

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

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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.

Anita Archer Reading Intervention Tips

4-MIN. READ

Check out these actionable strategies for implementing intervention in reading instruction from reading rockstar Dr. Anita Archer.

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!

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