Teachers and administrators at an Arkansas elementary school read their favorite children’s books in videos posted on social media in what are known as “Sunday
Teachers and researchers suggest that six strategies seem to work best when it comes to helping elementary-school students improve their reading skills and boost confidence.
Teachers should consider promoting productive struggle among their students to improve learning, writes Kyle Cantrell, a fifth-grade teacher in Tennessee. In this blog post, Cantrell
Research supports the benefits of learning to be bored versus spending time looking at a screen, according to this blog post. Neuroscientists and cognitive psychologists
An elementary-school principal in North Carolina gives students a book for their birthday to help engage with students and promote reading. He shared the idea
Building classroom community is a priority for many teachers at the beginning of the year. Fostering relationships with students is one of the best ways
Your work on growth mindset generally focuses on student development. Carol Deweck discusses how it applies to new educators’ growth as well.
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.
Many students struggle with learning or attention issues like autism, dyscalculia, or ADHD, yet only 17 percent of teachers feel prepared to support them, a
Explaining the intentions behind a lesson plan can boost engagement and help students get back on track when something isn’t working.
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