Student Engagement
What strategies really work to involve students in their own learning? Discover and share ideas.
How to Engage Students in Any Subject Area
A high school teacher with four decades of experience shares the principles she has used to build student excitement in a wide variety of subjects.859How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently
A 2021 study reveals the ways in which new and experienced teachers think about discipline—plus 6 takeaways for managing your classroom effectively this year.9.9kGetting to Know Your Students in a Million Words or Less
How can you learn your students’ strengths, challenges, and passions right at the start of school? Assign a playful report to their parents and guardians—it may be useful all year long.2.3kWhy Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?70.8kHow to Counter Learned Helplessness
For students who have internalized a message that they’re destined to fail, promoting realistic optimism can be game-changing.2kBuilding Relationships With Empathy Maps
Use this simple visual tool to make better instructional decisions with your students' strengths and needs in mind.1.9kMore Than a Dozen Ways to Build Movement Into Learning
Physical activity that amplifies learning can have a powerful effect on retention and engagement—it’s also fun.1.7k3 Ways to Encourage ‘Coasting’ Students to Reach Their Full Potential
Students who are doing well—but could be doing much better—benefit from feedback that encourages self-monitoring.1.1kThe Necessity of Finding More Ways to Praise
Encouraging students is not enough, says a new study—you actually have to raise your ratio of praise to reprimands dramatically, and that might mean keeping track.1.3kA Teacher Appreciation Week for the Ages
When schools abruptly closed due to Covid-19, teachers figured out how to make remote learning work. This week, as the nation expresses its gratitude, we recap the emotional journey.27.5kA Student-Centered Model of Blended Learning
When educators at a Washington, DC, high school ditched their lectures and devised a self-paced blended learning model, their students thrived.53.5kThere’s More to Math Feedback Than ‘Correct’ and ‘Incorrect’
Teachers can help students master grade-level content by giving feedback that supports independent learning and progress.863Strategies to Encourage Students to Turn Their Cameras On
Incorporating SEL approaches, playing games, and giving students options can inspire them to show their faces.22.8k8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.52.2kUsing Read-Alouds to Boost Students’ Creativity
Reading aloud to middle and high school students encourages them to think critically, fosters a sense of community, and makes learning fun.778