As an English teacher, you've likely felt the challenge of truly connecting with some students, but still searching for …
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10 Student Centered Strategies for High School English
As an English teacher, I constantly find myself reflecting on my classroom. Are my students engaged? Are they truly …
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Beyond Busywork: A Teacher’s Guide to Academic Rigor
Let’s be honest, “academic rigor” is an educational catchphrase that often gets misinterpreted. In staff meetings and …
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Using Formative Assessment to Drive Student Growth
As educators, we're always searching for ways to make learning more meaningful and engaging for our students. One …
What Makes Great Teachers Truly Great?
Have you ever wondered what takes a teacher from good to truly great? It’s not a magical program or a one-size-fits-all …
Exit Ticket Ideas and Strategies for Engaged Classrooms
Ending your lesson with intention can make all the difference. When students are given the chance to reflect on their …
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Encouraging Growth Mindset in Students: Strategies and Examples for Teachers
Helping students develop a growth mindset can spark transformation far beyond grades and test scores. When students …
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Critical Thinking Skills in ELA Classrooms
Seems these days we are spending a lot of time and resources developing artificial intelligence, paying less attention …
Refresh Grammar Instruction in Middle School & High School
Many teachers find that their grammar instruction includes piecing together grammar lessons and resources. Grammar may …
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Steal My Born a Crime Teaching Ideas
Deciding to teach Trevor Noah's Born a Crime to sophomore students several years ago was one of the BEST shifts for …
100 Fun Getting to Know you Questions for Back to School (or anytime)
When it’s time for a brand new school year, you know what that means: starting fresh and learning about a whole …
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11 Active Learning Strategies for Reading Fiction
When administrators leave their offices and conduct walk-throughs, they look for evidence of active learning. When we …