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Incorporating frequent questions and student discussion into direct instruction helps boost engagement with the material.

When students understand how to interact with material and with each other, they can better engage with the lesson.

Using students’ perspectives on math classes to inform your grouping practices can positively impact how they see themselves ...

Many educators assume that at some point, students have been taught how to study effectively, but I’ve been a high school teacher for nearly 20 years, and I’ve learned that that is typically not the ...

Games are an engaging and effective way to help students build vocabulary, grammar, reading, and speaking skills. This collection of 21 classroom-ready games offers impactful language practice that’s ...

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There are lots of cool ideas out there. Awesome strategies, great tools, and new processes. I discover things I absolutely must try at least three times a day. Of course, I already have a lot of tools ...

Adding practices like reflective journaling, Socratic seminars, and team-building games to gym class is a perfect way for kids to learn and practice key SEL skills.