A school leader explains how he uses the summer to reflect on what has worked well and how to adjust where necessary.

1. Do Now (5 minutes). Quick digital warm-up or journal prompt. 2. Mini-Lesson (7 minutes). Teacher-led direct instruction on ...

Weaving technological skill-building through project-based learning units gives students agency in how to express their ...

To help students build better habits from day one, teachers can take a few minutes to discuss study strategies, or model them ...

Individual teachers may feel like they can’t implement standards-based grading on their own, but an educator who managed it ...

Schools can use an approach to building relationships with families that is empathetic, respectful, and centered on students’ ...

Through thoughtfully planned events, schools can establish stronger connections between students, families, and the community ...

Teachers who are tempted to race through the curriculum to cover everything may want to reconsider and slow down a bit so ...

Adding notes and sketches in a reflection journal can be an enjoyable way to process information and record observations.

Even in moments of frustration, teachers can hold disruptive students accountable without punishing the class as a group.

By creating a visual representation of students’ performance, teachers can help them make sense of their skills and areas for ...

These strategies, including peer-to-peer feedback, can help ensure that elementary students understand and can act on the ...