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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.
Noteworthy Voices
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.
Addressing Unfinished Learning with Stretch Growth® Goals
3-MIN. READ
Learn how to encourage student growth and address unfinished learning with Stretch Growth goals.
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.
Clarifying Phonological Awareness versus Phonemic Awareness for Older Struggling Readers
2-MIN. READ
Discover the crucial differences between phonemic and phonological awareness and how mastering these skills can enhance your students' reading and writing abilities.
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.
The Importance of Foundational Literacy
4-MIN. READ
Check out these tips for bolstering your students’ reading proficiency by focusing on foundational literacy skills.
How to Make an Impact in Today’s Classrooms
2-MIN. READ
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.
Strategies for Struggling Readers: Re-engaging to Build Confidence and Motivation
2-MIN. READ
Learn how to implement instructional strategies for struggling readers.
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.
Celebrating Teachers: Building Connections and Sharing Successes
2-MIN. READ
Celebrating teachers leads to success in the classroom and encourages a culture of support.
Creating Conditions for Accelerating Learning
2-MIN. READ
John Hattie describes how teachers can create conditions that challenge students and accelerate learning.
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.
Using Student and Teacher Feedback to Improve Product Accessibility
3-MIN. READ
Explore four key takeaways on how Curriculum Associates uses feedback to develop accessible products.
Bringing Clarity to Math Instruction and Understanding
2-MIN. READ
Here are four tips on how to understand and teach mathematical instruction based on current strategies and standards.
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.
Reaching Reluctant Learners: Fostering Self-Efficacy in the Classroom
2-MIN. READ
Discover how to reach and engage your most reluctant learners.
Protecting Your Sleep: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself
2-MIN. READ
Learn about the importance of rest and ways to improve your sleep with these tips.
Striking the Right Balance to Accelerate Learning
2-MIN. READ
Find out how to achieve learning acceleration to put your students on the path to proficiency by balancing remediation strategies for students and on-grade level instruction.
Catalysts for Classroom Engagement: Creative Connections and Wonder
2-MIN. READ
Discover six creative tips on how to actively engage students in the classroom.
Paying It Forward: Three Tips for Empowering New Teachers
3-MIN. READ
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
2-MIN. READ
Learn how prioritizing mental health and interpersonal connections makes an impact in the classroom.
Reflect and Connect: Effective Strategies for the First Month Back to School
2-MIN. READ
John Hattie shares what can do this summer to prepare your students for the new school year.
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.
Building an Ideal Middle School Classroom for Learning
2-MIN. READ
Get ideas for creating the ideal middle school classroom learning environment.
Extraordinary Educators Share Instruction Strategies
2-MIN. READ
Learn from Nationally Recognized Extraordinary Educators.
Anita “Archerisms”: Foundations in Explicit Instruction
2-MIN. READ
Here are 10 essential Anita “Archerisms” that get to the heart of best practices in teaching.
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.
5 Ways to Empower English Learners
4-MIN. READ
Here are five ways to empower your English Learners and help them succeed.
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.
5 Practices That Promote Math Discourse
4-MIN. READ
Encourage math discourse and engagement with these five best practices to help your students gain a deeper understanding of foundational concepts.
Strategies for Juggling Work—Life Balance as a Teacher and Parent
2-MIN. READ
Balancing work and life is hard. Discover three strategies to maintain a healthy teacher work–life balance.