SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Paper Tweets Build SEL Skills
An offline version of Twitter helps with both social and emotional learning and formative assessment
How to Reduce ADHD School Issues
ADHD symptoms can affect a child’s learning. Learn more about school issues and ways to help your child cope, so they reach their full academic potential.
Ed Trust is proud to offer school leaders and educators our new Assignment Analysis Guide. The guide is the newest resource in Ed Trust’s
Equity In Motion — our series that examines middle school classroom assignments to determine how well our nation’s schools are implementing college- and career-ready standards.
Improving Academics: Why School Climate Matters
Beyond the Weekly Word ListDifferentiating spelling instruction using evidence-based approaches helps students develop a skill that is vital to their reading ability.
By Renee Llanes
June 25, 2018
FLIPPED CLASSROOM
Making Your Flipped Classroom More Human
A former high school biology teacher shares what he learned from his mistakes in flipping his classroom instruction.
June 8, 2018
READERS WEIGH IN
6 PD Reads You Shouldn’t Miss
We asked about the professional development books you’d recommend to your teacher friends. Here are the six that stood out.
July 11, 2017
A3: student talk is definitely a useful strategy. How many times have you figured something out only after speaking the problem out loud? Spoken word engages a whole new area of the brain and often opens the door to a solution! #CultureEd
9:23 PM – 24 Jul 2018
Education policymakers are missing the mark – not schools: expert
By Sarah Duggan
Published July 23, 2018
Education policymakers have their heads fixed in the wrong direction, forcing teachers to take their “eyes off the ball” when it comes to preparing students for the future, a new report has argued.
The Misunderstood Middle Schooler
To address the rampant behavior problems in middle school, we need to better understand teens’ moral development.
BY VICKI ZAKRZEWSKI | OCTOBER 16, 2012
Classroom Management:
Ten Teacher-Tested Tips
How Giving Students Feedback Through Video Instead of Text Can Foster Better Understanding
Resilience
The Inheritance of Black Poverty: It’s all About the Men
Scott Winship, Richard V. Reeves, and Katherine Guyot
Thursday, March 22, 2018
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE LEARNING WITH INDIVIDUAL ROTATION
March 6, 2018 | by Jenny White
3 WAYS TO DO A FLEX MODEL
April 24, 2018 | by Jenny White
Starting Small With PBL
A middle school chemistry teacher has three tips for teachers who find project-based learning daunting.
June 5, 2018
5 Tips for Kindergarten Pacing
Keeping a kindergarten class on track can be challenging for new teachers, so a veteran shares strategies he’s developed.
By Thomas Dittl
June 22, 2018
The Benefits of Deeper Learning: Retention, Transfer and Motivation
Explicit Teaching: An Underused Lesson Structure That Delivers Results
Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising
An ambitious study of 153 classrooms in the United Kingdom provides the best evidence that flexible spaces can boost academic performance.
June 14, 2018
3 Literacy Practices That Work
A literacy researcher shares three practices that are proven to be effective for early elementary learners.
By Nell K. Duke
November 6, 2017
What if school could be better for students- and adults?
Posted on July 6, 2018by Katie Martin
Is your district on track with these classroom tech trends?
BY LAURA ASCIONE
June 29th, 2018
A new survey outlines some of the top tech trends in schools and districts
How Education Technology Can Transform Learning for the Better
How Your Brain Reacts To Change
What drives our behavior during moments of change and how best to handle it.
The Power of Being Seen
How well do you know your students? In a Nevada school, a simple strategy pushes teachers to look beyond the lessons.
By Holly Korbey
October 27, 2017
Strategies to Help Your Students Feel Heard
One way to cultivate a classroom culture in which students feel valued and respected is to focus on listening to them.
July 12, 2018
How Arts Education Teaches Kids to Learn From Failure
Elementary Principals Worry More About Student Well-Being Than a Decade Ago
By Denisa R. Superville on July 27, 2018 5:07 PM
Important Questions to Ask Your Students
Discovering your students’ answers to these questions can help you create positive conditions for learning.
July 30, 2018
New Study Shows the Impact of PBL on Student Achievement
Researchers in Michigan show that project-based learning in high-poverty communities can produce statistically significant gains in social studies and informational reading.
By Nell K. Duke, Anne-Lise Halvorsen
June 20, 2017
Morning Meetings in Middle and High School
Can we bring the advantages of an elementary school strategy for building a classroom community to the higher grades?
By Laura Thomas
May 23, 2018
Why Emotions Are Integral to Learning: An Excerpt From Mary Helen Immordino-Yang’s New Book
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang • May 04, 2015
Kids Need Play and Recess. Their Mental Health May Depend on It.
By Peter DeWitt on August 1, 2018 9:00 AM
Getting Started With Person-First Language
Focusing on who students are as individuals—instead of on learning differences or other descriptors—starts with empathy.
By Michelle Foley, Cristina Santamaria Graff
July 20, 2018
Parenting guide: Reading and playing with children is pivotal to early development
Ida Harris, ContributorPublished 3:33 p.m. ET June 22, 2018 | Updated 3:35 p.m. ET June 22, 2018
Making Connections: 50 Teenagers Suggest Creative Ways to Link Classic Texts to the World Today
Feb. 22, 2018
Responsive Vs. Reactive Parenting: It Makes All the Difference
By Claire Lerner, L.C.S.W.-C
Family Life, Raising Kids
How Flexible Learning Spaces Support Student Learning
Published on April 11, 2017
Founder and Director, 21st Century Schools and Paradigm Shift Edu
Taking Teacher Coaching To Scale
Can Personalized Training Become Standard Practice?
By Matthew A. Kraft and David Blazar
The Limitations of Paper: How Actively Learn Enables New Teaching Opportunities for Literacy
Dr. Natalie Saaris
March 29, 2016
How to Scaffold Texts for Struggling Readers in Actively Learn
Dr. Natalie Saaris
May 16, 2016
Organize, Evaluate, and Share: How to Improve Student Research with Actively Learn
Dr. Natalie Saaris
May 24, 2016
Stop Boring Nonfiction Writing. Save the World.
BY MIDDLEWEB · 08/07/2018
or Why Writing Interesting Nonfiction Text is Critical for Our Students and How to Help Them Get There!
By Angie Miller
Neuroscience Sheds New Light on Creativity
What neuroscience reveals about how to come up with new ideas.
By Gregory Berns
June 19, 2018
Linda Darling-Hammond Connects Science of Learning with PBL
The Challenges of Raising Boys
June 1, 2017 by Dr. Tali Shenfield
The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
In an extraordinary Twitter chat, educators discuss building trauma-informed social and emotional learning environments.
By Alex Shevrin
August 3, 2018
Writing to Heal
Students with trauma in their lives may find that guided memoir writing helps them process and grow from their experiences.
July 30, 2018
Connections Go a Long Way for Students With Trauma
Initiating short personal interactions may help students cope with adverse childhood experiences.
July 18, 2018
A Classroom Where Everyone Feels Welcome
Six strategies for building the strong relationships with students that are the heart of a culturally inclusive classroom community.
June 28, 2018
Navigating Asian and American Identities
Eight books with Asian Pacific American protagonists can help foster rich dialogues in our diverse elementary schools.
By Kevin Wong
June 18, 2018
Educators are finding ways to tell a richer history of America
—responding to the demands of an increasingly diverse student body.
By Holly Korbey
May 23, 2018
How Educators Can Become More Resilient This School Year
A new book offers practical tips to help teachers overcome challenges and stress.
BY AMY L. EVA | AUGUST 24, 2018
What Is the Social Brain?
The research is in: Learning is a social endeavor.
July 25, 2018
Word of Wisdom
Education policymakers are missing the mark – not schools: expert
By Sarah Duggan
Published July 23, 2018
Education policymakers have their heads fixed in the wrong direction, forcing teachers to take their “eyes off the ball” when it comes to preparing students for the future, a new report has argued.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Relationships Matter More Than Rules
Community building in the classroom starts on day one. Try these strategies to begin forging strong relationships.
August 16, 2017
Education policymakers are missing the mark – not schools: expert
By Sarah Duggan
Published July 23, 2018
Education policymakers have their heads fixed in the wrong direction, forcing teachers to take their “eyes off the ball” when it comes to preparing students for the future, a new report has argued.
How Podcasts Can Improve Literacy in the Classroom
Boost confidence and focus with these free, accessible, and fresh texts.
April 17, 2018
The Power of Summer Reflection
Taking stock of past successes and challenges can boost your resilience for the upcoming school year.
July 5, 2018
19 Big and Small CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
19 Big and Small Classroom Management Strategies
By Todd Finley
April 5, 2016 Updated June 6, 2017
Unique Pair, Small Group Teaching Strategies
By: Jordan Catapano
http://www.teachhub.com/unique-pair-small-group-teaching-strategies
Why Discipline Should Be Aligned With A School’s Learning Philosophy
Khan Academy Launches Education App for Pre-K, Kindergarten Crowd
Reducing the ‘Toxic Stress’ of Starting High School
By Hae Yeon Lee and David Yeager 07/25/2018
17 Ways to Help Students With ADHD Concentrate
Teacher-tested ideas to help students quietly fidget.
By Youki Terada
August 17, 2015 Updated June 28, 2018
7 Real-World Math Strategies
We asked our audience how they’re using the real world to teach math and compiled their most intriguing responses.
June 13, 2018
2 Evidence-Based Learning Strategies
Spaced and retrieval practice help students retain content and give them a sense of what they know—and what they don’t.
January 23, 2018
When education reforms flounder, where should leaders look next?
By: Thomas Arnett
Developing Your Classroom Presence
Simple strategies for developing the strong relationships with students that encourage them to take risks and increase their learning.
By Sol Henik
June 19, 2018
Boosting Student Engagement Through Project-Based Learning
A researcher-practitioner partnership in San Francisco shows promising results for middle school science students.
By Youki Terada
June 12, 2018
Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising
An ambitious study of 153 classrooms in the United Kingdom provides the best evidence that flexible spaces can boost academic performance.
June 14, 2018
Group Work That Really Works
A group essay writing activity pushes every student to contribute—and it can lead to real growth in writing ability.
By Jori Krulder
July 6, 2018
To Understand Your Students, Use ‘Compassionate Curiosity’
—Getty
By Kyle Redford
July 3, 2018
Why creative thinking might be our strongest asset
BY MICHAEL COHEN
June 11th, 2018
How can we develop a more creative approach to problem-solving?
Parents: let your kids fail. You’ll be doing them a favor
Teachers Create what they Experience | Katie Martin | TEDxElCajonSalon
How an energy company retains the knowledge of its senior experts and passes it to new employees
Instant
expertise
This year’s kindergarten students will face a different world when they graduate
By Michael Anderson
27 January 2018 — 10:50am
What if school could be better for students- and adults?
Posted on July 6, 2018by Katie Martin
The Power of Being Seen
How well do you know your students? In a Nevada school, a simple strategy pushes teachers to look beyond the lessons.
By Holly Korbey
October 27, 2017
Important Questions to Ask Your Students
Discovering your students’ answers to these questions can help you create positive conditions for learning.
July 30, 2018
Strategies to Help Your Students Feel Heard
One way to cultivate a classroom culture in which students feel valued and respected is to focus on listening to them.
July 12, 2018
How Arts Education Teaches Kids to Learn From Failure
Elementary Principals Worry More About Student Well-Being Than a Decade Ago
By Denisa R. Superville on July 27, 2018 5:07 PM
New Study Shows the Impact of PBL on Student Achievement
Researchers in Michigan show that project-based learning in high-poverty communities can produce statistically significant gains in social studies and informational reading.
By Nell K. Duke, Anne-Lise Halvorsen
June 20, 2017
Why Emotions Are Integral to Learning: An Excerpt From Mary Helen Immordino-Yang’s New Book
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang • May 04, 2015
Morning Meetings in Middle and High School
Can we bring the advantages of an elementary school strategy for building a classroom community to the higher grades?
By Laura Thomas
May 23, 2018
Getting Started With Person-First Language
Focusing on who students are as individuals—instead of on learning differences or other descriptors—starts with empathy.
By Michelle Foley, Cristina Santamaria Graff
July 20, 2018
Kids Need Play and Recess. Their Mental Health May Depend on It.
By Peter DeWitt on August 1, 2018 9:00 AM
Making Connections: 50 Teenagers Suggest Creative Ways to Link Classic Texts to the World Today
Feb. 22, 2018
Parenting guide: Reading and playing with children is pivotal to early development
Ida Harris, ContributorPublished 3:33 p.m. ET June 22, 2018 | Updated 3:35 p.m. ET June 22, 2018
Responsive Vs. Reactive Parenting: It Makes All the Difference
By Claire Lerner, L.C.S.W.-C
Family Life, Raising Kids
How Flexible Learning Spaces Support Student Learning
Published on April 11, 2017
Founder and Director, 21st Century Schools and Paradigm Shift Edu
Taking Teacher Coaching To Scale
Can Personalized Training Become Standard Practice?
By Matthew A. Kraft and David Blazar
The Limitations of Paper: How Actively Learn Enables New Teaching Opportunities for Literacy
Dr. Natalie Saaris
March 29, 2016
How to Scaffold Texts for Struggling Readers in Actively Learn
Dr. Natalie Saaris
May 16, 2016
Organize, Evaluate, and Share: How to Improve Student Research with Actively Learn
Dr. Natalie Saaris
May 24, 2016
Stop Boring Nonfiction Writing. Save the World.
BY MIDDLEWEB · 08/07/2018
or Why Writing Interesting Nonfiction Text is Critical for Our Students and How to Help Them Get There!
By Angie Miller
Neuroscience Sheds New Light on Creativity
What neuroscience reveals about how to come up with new ideas.
By Gregory Berns
June 19, 2018
Linda Darling-Hammond Connects Science of Learning with PBL
The Challenges of Raising Boys
June 1, 2017 by Dr. Tali Shenfield
The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
In an extraordinary Twitter chat, educators discuss building trauma-informed social and emotional learning environments.
By Alex Shevrin
August 3, 2018
Writing to Heal
Students with trauma in their lives may find that guided memoir writing helps them process and grow from their experiences.
July 30, 2018
Connections Go a Long Way for Students With Trauma
Initiating short personal interactions may help students cope with adverse childhood experiences.
July 18, 2018
A Classroom Where Everyone Feels Welcome
Six strategies for building the strong relationships with students that are the heart of a culturally inclusive classroom community.
June 28, 2018
Navigating Asian and American Identities
Eight books with Asian Pacific American protagonists can help foster rich dialogues in our diverse elementary schools.
By Kevin Wong
June 18, 2018
Educators are finding ways to tell a richer history of America
—responding to the demands of an increasingly diverse student body.
By Holly Korbey
May 23, 2018
Teaching With Depression
A look at some of the common symptoms teachers report—along with strategies and resources that can help.
By Todd Finley
August 17, 2018
What Is the Social Brain?
The research is in: Learning is a social endeavor.
July 25, 2018
Word of Wisdom
Carol Dweck Explains The ‘False’ Growth Mindset That Worries Her
Robert J. Marzano @robertjmarzano
Effective teaching is not a simple matter of executing specific behaviors & strategies, because effective teaching is grounded in human relationships. If teachers don’t have sound, supportive relationships w/ their students, the effects of their instructional practices are muted.
10:20 PM – 24 Jul 2018
Education policymakers are missing the mark – not schools: expert
By Sarah Duggan
Published July 23, 2018
Education policymakers have their heads fixed in the wrong direction, forcing teachers to take their “eyes off the ball” when it comes to preparing students for the future, a new report has argued.
Classroom Management Strategies for Difficult Students
Promoting Change through Relationships
By: Mary Ellen Beaty-O’Ferrall, Alan Green, Fred Hanna
The Benefits of a Multiyear Induction Program
A New Jersey school district uses a four-year induction program to support teachers in the difficult early years.
By Kimberly Tew
June 29, 2018
Building a Metacognitive Classroom
Teaching students about neuroplasticity and the brain’s potential can have a positive effect on their self-perceptions and expectations for success in school.
By Donna Wilson and Marcus Conyers
February 21, 2018
Teach Kids When They’re Ready
A new book for parents on developing their kids’ sense of autonomy has some useful insights for teachers as well.
By William Stixrud, Ned Johnson
February 15, 2018
Principals Say Coaching, Not Compliance, Is What They Need From Central Office
By Denisa R. Superville on July 10, 2018 12:30 PM
Project-based Learning: Are You Focused on the Project or the Learning?
Posted on July 14, 2018by Katie Martin
HOW TO RETHINK DISTRICT ROLES TO SUPPORT BLENDED AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING
June 26, 2018 | by Keara Duggan
How to boost math skills in the early grades
Early math skills, though critical to academic success, get far less attention than literacy in high-poverty classrooms. One Illinois school district is working to change that.
Cooper on Curriculum
thoughts from an elementary principal / curriculum nerd
Throwing Our Own Ideas Under the Bus
BY ROSS COOPER
A Quick Guide to Educational Research for Busy Teachers
Diving into the unknown, student athlete proves the merits of hard work
CBS News July 8, 2018, 9:17 AM
Introverts and the Making of a “Quiet Revolution”.
The Surprising Benefits of a Quiet Ego
By Scott Barry Kaufman
‘Looping’ With Students Boosts Learning, Especially for Kids of Color, Study Says
By Brenda Iasevoli on March 29, 2018 4:28 PM
Throwing Our Own Ideas Under the Bus
BY ROSS COOPER
Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising
An ambitious study of 153 classrooms in the United Kingdom provides the best evidence that flexible spaces can boost academic performance.
June 14, 2018
8 Truths About Teaching Writing to Middle Schoolers
Middle school writers are full of imagination and creativity, and teachers can honor that while teaching writing conventions.
June 29, 2018
Integrating SEL, Equity and Trauma Work for Multiplied Success
By Jessica Berlinski Jul 2, 2018
Double-Duty Writing Instruction
Writing lessons that foster social and emotional skills at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
By Emily Gallo
July 2, 2018
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.
By Shari Feeney
June 6, 2018
Managing with the Brain in Mind
Neuroscience research is revealing the social nature of the high-performance workplace.
by David Rock
Posts Related to The “Innovator’s Mindset”
Below is some of the work that I have focused on regarding the idea of the “Innovator’s Mindset”.
The Power of Being Seen
How well do you know your students? In a Nevada school, a simple strategy pushes teachers to look beyond the lessons.
By Holly Korbey
October 27, 2017
Important Questions to Ask Your Students
Discovering your students’ answers to these questions can help you create positive conditions for learning.
July 30, 2018
Strategies to Help Your Students Feel Heard
One way to cultivate a classroom culture in which students feel valued and respected is to focus on listening to them.
July 12, 2018
How Arts Education Teaches Kids to Learn From Failure
Elementary Principals Worry More About Student Well-Being Than a Decade Ago
By Denisa R. Superville on July 27, 2018 5:07 PM
New Study Shows the Impact of PBL on Student Achievement
Researchers in Michigan show that project-based learning in high-poverty communities can produce statistically significant gains in social studies and informational reading.
By Nell K. Duke, Anne-Lise Halvorsen
June 20, 2017
Why Emotions Are Integral to Learning: An Excerpt From Mary Helen Immordino-Yang’s New Book
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang • May 04, 2015
Morning Meetings in Middle and High School
Can we bring the advantages of an elementary school strategy for building a classroom community to the higher grades?
By Laura Thomas
May 23, 2018
Getting Started With Person-First Language
Focusing on who students are as individuals—instead of on learning differences or other descriptors—starts with empathy.
By Michelle Foley, Cristina Santamaria Graff
July 20, 2018
Kids Need Play and Recess. Their Mental Health May Depend on It.
By Peter DeWitt on August 1, 2018 9:00 AM
Making Connections: 50 Teenagers Suggest Creative Ways to Link Classic Texts to the World Today
Feb. 22, 2018
Parenting guide: Reading and playing with children is pivotal to early development
Ida Harris, ContributorPublished 3:33 p.m. ET June 22, 2018 | Updated 3:35 p.m. ET June 22, 2018
Responsive Vs. Reactive Parenting: It Makes All the Difference
By Claire Lerner, L.C.S.W.-C
Family Life, Raising Kids
How Flexible Learning Spaces Support Student Learning
Published on April 11, 2017
Founder and Director, 21st Century Schools and Paradigm Shift Edu
Taking Teacher Coaching To Scale
Can Personalized Training Become Standard Practice?
By Matthew A. Kraft and David Blazar
The Limitations of Paper: How Actively Learn Enables New Teaching Opportunities for Literacy
Dr. Natalie Saaris
March 29, 2016
How to Scaffold Texts for Struggling Readers in Actively Learn
Dr. Natalie Saaris
May 16, 2016
Organize, Evaluate, and Share: How to Improve Student Research with Actively Learn
Dr. Natalie Saaris
May 24, 2016
Stop Boring Nonfiction Writing. Save the World.
BY MIDDLEWEB · 08/07/2018
or Why Writing Interesting Nonfiction Text is Critical for Our Students and How to Help Them Get There!
By Angie Miller
Neuroscience Sheds New Light on Creativity
What neuroscience reveals about how to come up with new ideas.
By Gregory Berns
June 19, 2018
Linda Darling-Hammond Connects Science of Learning with PBL
The Challenges of Raising Boys
June 1, 2017 by Dr. Tali Shenfield
The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching
In an extraordinary Twitter chat, educators discuss building trauma-informed social and emotional learning environments.
By Alex Shevrin
August 3, 2018
Writing to Heal
Students with trauma in their lives may find that guided memoir writing helps them process and grow from their experiences.
July 30, 2018
Connections Go a Long Way for Students With Trauma
Initiating short personal interactions may help students cope with adverse childhood experiences.
July 18, 2018
A Classroom Where Everyone Feels Welcome
Six strategies for building the strong relationships with students that are the heart of a culturally inclusive classroom community.
June 28, 2018
Navigating Asian and American Identities
Eight books with Asian Pacific American protagonists can help foster rich dialogues in our diverse elementary schools.
By Kevin Wong
June 18, 2018
Educators are finding ways to tell a richer history of America
—responding to the demands of an increasingly diverse student body.
By Holly Korbey
May 23, 2018
Looking at Edtech Through an Equity Lens
As technology becomes ubiquitous in classrooms, it’s critical to ensure that it doesn’t widen equity gaps.
August 17, 2018
What Is the Social Brain?
The research is in: Learning is a social endeavor.
July 25, 2018
Sparking Curiosity About STEM
A monthly after-school activity guides students to have fun exploring science, technology, engineering, and math.
July 11, 2018
A Holistic Approach to Student Success
By Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor Aug. 7, 2018
By Jim Balfanz and Stephanie Wu
How To Ease Students Into Independent Inquiry Projects
by Trevor MacKenzie with Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt
AUTHOR
Published on Jul 31
How To Use Chromebooks For Powerful Creation in School
“I Choose C” Is Not the Answer: Moving Beyond Old-World Testing
By Kristin DeJong, originally published in Education Week.
Exploring Literacy Leadership Goals for the Coming School Year: A Summer Conversation for Coaches and Principals
On August 6, 2018
By Jacy Ippolito and Rita Bean, authors of Cultivating Coaching Mindsets and Unpacking Coaching Mindsets.
How Learning Science Is Catching Up To Mr. Rogers
Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood in the 1980s. (Getty Images)
AUTHOR
Anya Kamenetz
Published on Aug 8
The Importance of Asking Hard Questions About What Students Learn in School
Baltimore City Public Schools Superintendent Sonja Santelises calls for a more thoughtful approach to curriculum. (Courtesy Baltimore City Public Schools)
By Sonja Santelises July 17
Katrina Schwartz
Published on Jul 31
How To Use Chromebooks For Powerful Creation in School
Study Stresses Crucial Link Between Job Training, Child Care
By Marva Hinton on August 9, 2018 4:47 PM
Reclaiming a Sense of Joy
Eight simple, quick strategies for easing the stress of teaching and remembering to take pleasure in the work.
By Shane Safir
August 10, 2018
No Room of One’s Own
Despite the challenges, there are some upsides for middle and high school teachers in changing rooms throughout the day.
August 9, 2018
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
60-Second Strategy: Appreciation, Apology, Aha!
A quick, low-key way to build community in your classroom on a daily basis.
August 10, 2018
60-Second Strategy: Appreciation, Apology, Aha!
A quick, low-key way to build community in your classroom on a daily basis.
August 10, 2018
The 7 Questions Your Middle School Students Ask First
BY CHERYL MIZERNY · PUBLISHED 08/14/2016
Reading Buddies
Pairing older elementary students with younger ones for community reading time has benefits for both groups.
By Ryan Wheeler
August 8, 2018
Extending the Silence
Giving students several seconds to think after asking a question—and up to two minutes for some questions—improves their learning.
January 10, 2018
The Happy Secret to better Work
Shawn Achor
TEDxBloomington
A Reminder for Those Tough Moments with Students
August 12, 2018 by George Couros
Katrina Schwartz
Published on Aug 13, 2017
When Schools Forgo Grades: An Experiment In Internal Motivation
Working toward a consensus between reformers and those often opposed to them
Bill Honig
August 09, 2018
The best educational YouTube channels for kids
Getty Images/pressureUA
August 08, 2018
The myth of Ohio’s “for profit” charter school system
Getty Images/AGrigorjeva
August 10, 2018
Katrina Schwartz
Published on Aug 13, 2017
When Schools Forgo Grades: An Experiment In Internal Motivation
Build Student Trust by Sharing Stories on the First Day
By Seán Arthurs
August 15, 2018
Schools Are Missing What Matters About Learning
Curiosity is underemphasized in the classroom, but research shows that it is one of the strongest markers of academic success.
JUL 24, 2017
Self-Assessment in Middle School
Inspired by John Hattie, a middle school math teacher encourages students to articulate and measure their own learning.
August 6, 2018
Using Circle Practice in the Classroom
Circle discussions foster community and intimacy in a classroom, and can serve academic and social and emotional purposes.
August 16, 2018
How Questions Help Students Learn
Guessing is useful for students’ ability to recall information—even when the guesses are wrong.
By Youki Terada
August 14, 2018
California gets high grade in measuring teachers’ reading instruction skills
Chair of the state’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing discounts the report.
AUGUST 15, 2018
How Complaining Rewires Your Brain for Negativity
Originally published by Dr. Travis Bradberry on Talentsmart.com.
Looking At The Big Picture: The Role Of Parents In Student-Centered Learning
7.8.2018 | BY LAUREN WILSON
Veteran Teachers: It’s Our Responsibility to Support New Colleagues
By Janine McIlheran
August 8, 2018
How Robert Runcie enabled the Parkland generation
Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie in front of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
August 14
What Makes a Great School?
Deconstructing the school-quality rankings that parents rely on — and finding a way to measure what matters
POSTED:October 23, 2017
How to Recognize, Avoid, and Stop Stereotype Threat in Your Class this School Year
August 16, 2018 | By Kelisa Wing and Megan Gross
What can I do in my position to change outcomes for kids?
NEW STUDY FINDS A SPECIFIC FORM OF “COLLABORATION” GETS THE BEST RESULTS
Posted by Larry Ferlazzo | Aug 16, 2018 | research studies, teacher resources | 0 |
Pair curriculum and professional learning for powerful outcomes
Getty Images/Rawpixel
Stephanie Hirsh
August 15, 2018
Building Resilience as a New Teacher
An early-career teacher shares strategies for responding with grace to three difficult issues new teachers may face.
July 31, 2018
Collaborating With Your School Librarian
Ten ways to work with your highly trained colleagues in the library to enhance literacy instruction.
July 30, 2018
The Whirligig Aerospace Challenge Lab
Using inexpensive supplies and six engineering practices, students design a paper Mars lander in this simple lesson.
By Jayne Lecky
July 31, 2018
Full-day kindergarten is great for kids, so why isn’t it required?
The academic gains of kids who attend full-day kindergarten are well-documented, but most states pay only for half-day kindergarten and don’t require students to attend it.
August 15, 2018
Unexpected trends in California’s student discipline data: Suspensions peak in middle school, black kids more likely to be disciplined in segregated schools & more
Mario Koran | August 13, 2018
10 Characteristics of Professional Learning that Inspires Learner-Centered Innovation
Posted on January 28, 2018by Katie Martin
Ten Non-Standard Ideas About Going Back to School
By Nancy Flanagan on August 6, 2016 9:54 AM
Promoting Empathy in My Classroom Improved My Students’ Behavior
By Rachel Tustin
November 2017
Aiming for Discipline Instead of Punishment
Brain-aligned discipline isn’t compliance-driven or punitive—it’s about supporting students in creating sustainable changes in behavior.
March 1, 2018
Empathy as Empowerment
Preparing students for leadership roles — by giving them a chance to think like leaders
BY: Matt Presser
July 2, 2017
Hiding in plain sight: An ex-superintendent doing great front-line work under the radar
Getty Images/RomanSotola
Jason Gaulden
August 16, 2018
The latest Colorado contagion: The four-day school week
Getty Images/Werhane
August 17, 2018
When it comes to preparing teachers to teach reading, Ohio’s ahead of the pack
Getty Images/monkeybusinessimages
August 13, 2018
Six Strategies to Help Introverts Thrive at School and Feel Understood
Published on Aug 12
Andreessen Horowitz Leads $20 Million Investment in Wonderschool, an ‘Airbnb for Preschool’
By Tony Wan Aug 10, 2018
New Teachers Are Often Assigned to High-Poverty Schools. Why Not Train Them There?
By Brenda Iasevoli on August 3, 2018 1:25 PM
13 Powerful SEL Activities
Build social and emotional skills into any class.
February 14, 2017
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Summit students rip up their stress
APRIL 26, 2016
Teacher empathy reduces student suspensions, Stanford research shows
When teachers think empathically, and not punitively, about misbehaving students, they cultivate better relationships and help reduce discipline problems, Stanford research shows.
BY CLIFTON B. PARKER
Improving Teacher Empathy to Improve Student Behavior
Article date: June 15, 2016
Dr. Robert Brooks
March 2018 | Volume 75 | Number 6
Leading the Energized School Pages 20-27
The Empathetic School
Carol Ann Tomlinson and Michael Murphy
Walking in Their Students’ Shoes: Encouraging an Empathic Mindset about Student Behavior Transforms Teachers’ Discipline Practices
by jess Hennessey
research summary | april 2016
Teachers Can Reduce Suspensions by Practicing Empathy
According to a new study, considering students’ perspectives cuts suspension rates in half and improves student-teacher relationships.
BY MARIAH FLYNN | MAY 26, 2016
5 Tips for Improving Students’ Success in Math
Teachers who coach teams in a mathematical modeling challenge share ideas for helping students develop more confidence.
By Rachel Levy
July 6, 2018
Dr. Jason A. Okonofua
Social Psychologist
Assistant Professor
University of California, Berkeley
how to build project empathy strengthen your school community
making caring common project
Making Caring Common (MCC), a project of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, helps educators, parents, and communities raise children who are caring, responsible to their communities, and committed to justice.
When students were bullied because of dirty clothes, a principal installed a free laundromat at school
By Christopher Dawson, CNN
Updated 9:09 AM ET, Tue August 21, 2018
Elevating the teaching profession
Director for Education and Skills at the OECD
20 August 2018
How to Inspire Students Who Dislike School
Students must be willing participants in their education, and we have a few ideas on how to help them feel motivated.
By Ben Johnson
June 12, 2018
Electives give students avenues for choice and can function as vehicles for core content standards.
June 27, 2018
The State of State Standards Post-Common Core
August 22, 2018
A review of state standards in ELA and Math
Quick Guide to Topical Essential Questions
Dr. Natalie Saaris
August 21, 2018
5 Ways to Make Rigorous Content Motivating to Students
Dr. Natalie Saaris
October 2, 2017
4 Ways to Deepen Understanding with Writing, Even if You’re Not an English Teacher
Dr. Natalie Saaris
May 2, 2017
Reflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom
A middle school teacher shares the benefits of giving students voice and choice in their learning environment.
August 20, 2018
Project: Every Kid Has a Story to Tell
A video project helps students hone their multimedia storytelling skills, while developing greater self-awareness and empathy for their peers.
By Billy Corcoran, Mindy Ahrens
July 30, 2018
Editor’s Note: Mike Lewis contributed to this post.
7 Outstanding K–8 Flexible Classrooms
K–8 educators from across the country give you a peek at their classrooms—and explain how they managed the transformations.
August 9, 2017
The Unexpected Power of Reading Conferences
A high school English teacher has a single accountability measure for her students’ choice reading: talking to them about it.
By Jori Krulder
August 29, 2018
Getting Out of the Essay Rut
Alternative writing assignments can be just as rigorous as the traditional essay and can spark young writers’ creativity.
August 27, 2018
A Focused Approach to Teacher Evaluations
School leaders can craft a manageable, impactful review process by partnering with teachers to choose a few key standards each year.
August 15, 2018
When Students Design Their Education
At Riverside School in India, students graduate prepared to tackle future challenges as citizens in a highly globalized world.
By Suzie Boss
June 27, 2018
Education Leadership
Classroom Management Reimagined Excellent articles on classroom management
Learn Your New Students’ Faces, Names, and More with Google Slides
AUG 28, 2018
Five Lessons for Adults from the Movie “Eighth Grade”
A mother and daughter reflect on a young teen’s trials and triumphs at the end of middle school.
BY AMY L. EVA, MEGAN WOOD | AUGUST 17, 2018
Chief Executive of the Australian Council for Educational Research
The Role of Evidence in Teaching and Learning
27 August 2018
Learner Variability Is the Rule, Not the Exception August 23, 2018 | By Barbara Pape and Dimitri Moore
How poverty changes your mind-set
Understanding psychology may be key to addressing the problem
ALICE G. WALTON | FEB 19, 2018
Deeper Class Discussions with the TQE Method
August 26, 2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez
SOFT SKILLS TRAINING BRINGS SUBSTANTIAL RETURNS ON INVESTMENT
BOTH COMPANIES AND WORKERS BENEFIT.
By Dylan Walsh | December 11, 2017
6 Ways to Build a Rapport With Students
New teachers sometimes struggle with establishing relationships with students, so a veteran shares a few tips on how to get started.
By Helen Boyd
August 24, 2018
25 of MiddleWeb’s Best New Teacher Resources
BY MIDDLEWEB · PUBLISHED 08/03/2018
This Isn’t Your Mom’s Parent-Teacher Conference
By Brenda Iasevoli on July 12, 2017 11:56 AM
In it for the long haul: Our district’s experience implementing a high-quality curriculum
August 22, 2018
Digital Text is Changing How Kids Read—Just Not in the Way That You Think
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Published on Aug 21
Making History Relevant for the Social Media Generation
By John Scudder
August 22, 2018
Pro Basketball Player Brings Entrepreneurship Program to Baltimore Schools
By Lauraine Genota on August 24, 2018 5:21 PM
How do you improve schools? Start by coaching principals, says new study
BY MARTA W. ALDRICH – AUGUST 10, 2018
How to Build Self-Assessment Into Jampacked High School Classes
AUTHOR
Published on Nov 7, 2017
The Biology of Positive Habits
Your brain may be hard-wired to focus on the negative, but (with practice) you can reprogram it
BY:Iman Rastegari, Leah Shafer
POSTED:March 21, 2016
How Can We Survive on Mars?
A fifth-grade project-based learning unit harnesses excitement about Mars to develop science, math, engineering, and literacy skills.
By Pete Barnes
August 24, 2018
THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL CHANGE INITIATIVES? EARLY ADOPTER TEACHERS
August 22, 2018 | by Cathy Sanford
Tackling Challenges of Blended Learning
September 04, 2018
in Education & Technology, Online Education, Teaching Online, Teaching Trends and Best Practices
“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.”
– David Warlick
New ‘friendlier’ look coming for California’s school dashboard
Website will have simpler layout, clearer translations and no more ‘pies’
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
The A to Z of Flexible Classrooms
We look at the research, raw materials, and funding options for flexible spaces, and then ask over 20 teachers how they managed the transformation.
August 16, 2018
Simple Ways to Support Your Teachers at the Start of the Year
Solutions that administrators can implement ahead of time to resolve four common challenges teachers face as a school year begins.
By Ben Johnson
September 7, 2017
How to Remember Students’ Names
Instead of resorting to “Hey, you,” try these techniques for retrieving names.
By Todd Finley
August 11, 2014 Updated August 22, 2017
The Science Behind Student Stress
A new study shows how a growth mindset helps students cope with academic setbacks.
By Youki Terada
August 24, 2018
Expanded suspension ban gets approval from California Legislature
Gov. Brown has yet to signal support
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
California lawmakers pass limits on restraint and seclusion in schools
AUGUST 31, 2018
By NICO SAVIDGE
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How more informed parents affect student absenteeism
September 05, 2018
America’s expansive gifted programming may be a facade
February 02, 2018
The relationship between teacher dismissals and teacher quality
September 05, 2018
How to Support Your Kid at School Without Being a Helicopter Parent
Parents can help their children most by getting back to the basics and not trying to solve everything.
BY MARK BERTIN | SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
How to Raise a Kid with a Conscience in the Digital Age
Nudge kids to be their best selves by encouraging them to consume positive, inspiring media and online content.
BY CAROLINE KNORR | AUGUST 30, 2018
California’s first computer science standards set for approval
New standards will be optional
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
A Strategy for Effective Student Collaboration
A well-known protocol can help student teams reflect intentionally on their work—a necessity for improvement and learning.
September 5, 2018
The 5th ‘C’ of 21st Century Skills? Try Computational Thinking (Not Coding)
By Shuchi Grover Feb 25, 2018
‘Strength in Diversity Act’ Would Create Federal Grants for Schools
By Andrew Ujifusa on September 6, 2018 2:49 PM
Ten education policy areas that deserve more attention and resources
Sandy Kress
July 17, 2018
No more top-down education reforms. It’s time for a grassroots revival.
Bill Jackson
July 23, 2018
September 2018 | Volume 76 | Number 1
Classroom Management Reimagined Pages 26-33
Getting Consistent with ConsequencesMike Anderson
Applying consequences for student behavior is hard to get right. Here’s how to do it better.
September 2018 | Volume 76 | Number 1
Classroom Management Reimagined Pages 12-18
Tear Down Your Behavior Chart!
Lee Ann Jung and Dominique Smith
Behavior charts and similar public shaming methods don’t teach self-regulation. They mainly harm vulnerable learners.
September 2018 | Volume 76 | Number 1
Classroom Management Reimagined Pages 40-45
Room for Improvement
Robert Dillon
Becoming more intentional about classroom design can help teachers manage behavior, build community, and improve learning.
September 2018 | Volume 76 | Number 1
Classroom Management Reimagined Pages 48-53
Involving Teachers in Schoolwide Behavior Policy
Randy Sprick and Jim Knight
For your overall student behavior management strategy to work, give teachers a voice—and some autonomy—in the process.
Linking in-school and out-of-school STEM learning
LINKING IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL STEM LEARNING.A publication of NSTA and ASTC, with generous support from The Kavli Foundation.
Making Deeper LearnersA Tinkering Learning Dimensions Framework
July 17, 2018 by Bronwyn Bevan, Jean J. Ryoo, Aaron Vanderwerff, Mike Petrich, and KarenWilkinson
I THINK THIS NEW NPR VIDEO IS A ‘MUST-WATCH’ FOR EVERY TEACHER: “THE POWER OF EXPECTATIONS”
Posted by Larry Ferlazzo | Sep 7, 2018
I think all teachers can benefit from watching this short video, The Power OF Expectations.
This is one reason why he should be Looking At Our Students Through The Lens Of Assets & Not Deficits.
Chronic absenteeism pervasive in California and nationwide, report shows
Nearly 8 million students nationwide were chronically absent during the 2015-16 school year
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Who are great blended-learning teachers?
By: Heather Staker
Sep 6, 2018
With $92 Million in Grants, Gates Foundation Launches Newest Strategy to Improve K-12 Schools
By Stephen Sawchuk on August 28, 2018 12:01 AM
12 Myths About Project-Based Learning
By Terry Heick Last updated Sep 6, 2018
Both sides lobbying California governor on bill to delay school start time for teens
Gov. Brown has until end of month to decide; no hint of his position.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
Teen Social Media Use Is Skyrocketing. But Don’t Panic, New Research Says
By Benjamin Herold on September 10, 2018 12:05 AM
Newcomer Students in Rural and Suburban Communities
September 10, 2018 | By Leah Shafer
This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read the original version here.
Educators Need Mindfulness. Their Mental Health May Depend On It.
By Peter DeWitt on August 19, 2018 6:50 AM
Student Data: Friend or Foe?
Research is suggesting that gathering student data and building relationships must go hand in hand.
August 31, 2018
60-Second Strategy: Interview Assessments
A face-to-face chat provides an alternative for students who struggle to show what they know on tests.
September 7, 2018
More Talking in Class, Please
Strategies for facilitating small group and whole class conversations with students in grades 3 to 12.
By Kasey Short
August 13, 2018
A Strategy for Effective Student Collaboration
A well-known protocol can help student teams reflect intentionally on their work—a necessity for improvement and learning.
September 5, 2018
60-Second Strategy: Fishbowl Discussion
A discussion technique based on peer feedback helps students delve into complex texts and develop communication skills.
July 6, 2018