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Artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning are no longer futuristic concepts. They are already transforming industries, from healthcare to entertainment, & are becoming essential skills for students to learn. But how can high school educators introduce these concepts in a way that is engaging & accessible? Practical strategies are shared for integrating AI & machine learning into the classroom, along with easy-to-understand lessons & resources to help teachers introduce

If your classroom management routine isn’t working well for you, rethinking  your space may make a huge difference.  And, even if management isn’t an issue for you, it’s good to stop mid-year,  step back and view your space anew as you consider these top five markers of supportive classroom environments:

With just a few intentional shifts, entrance and exit tickets can become powerful tools for real-time instructional decisions. When used well, they help you teach responsively and strategically—without adding more stress to your day. Here are four practical ways to make entrance and exit tickets truly work for both you and your students.

Concept-Based Instruction: Building Units with Depth and Complexity, which emphasizes designing units that promote both rigor and relevance, while focusing on thinking over task completion and transfer over recall.

Why educators must embrace AI, how it can be used ethically & effectively, & what steps we should take to prepare students for a AI.

Understanding High Ability Cluster Grouping

Are you a Conveyor of Knowledge or a Facilitator of Learning? This thought-provoking question encourages us to reflect on our teaching style

This raises an important question for educators: how can we transform math lessons from monotonous to captivating?

At the start of each new school year, math teachers often find themselves reteaching skills that students haven't used for months.

Teachers must vary their instructional methods to include online resources, videos, and make direct connections for ALL students to perform

What have you done to prepare students, parents, and all other groups that might be involved?

Over the past few years, I’ve heard the same question come up over and over – “how do we help our middle and high school students self-regulate?” It begins with understanding! Whether we reflect on our own experiences, have adolescents in our home, or work with students who are between the ages of 11 and early 20s, we understand that there are some significant shifts in behavior and functioning during this time! Students are seeking to understand themselves and how they fit i

Most education professionals, regardless of whether they are on a year-round or a school-year contract, think of the summer as a time to rejuvenate and do all the things there wasn’t time for during the school year. For me, that means time to catch up on reading, personal and professional. It also means I have a little time to think about what I’m reading and explore some new things. I don’t want to get stuck in a rut and just keep reading the same author or type of book over

Whether you are a classroom teacher, physical education teacher, or school principal, chances are you are looking to add something fun and engaging to your playground or gym equipment for recess. Look no further than the amazing Pindaloo. 

With a growth mindset, students are encouraged to take on challenges and persist in the face of difficult tasks. It fosters a positive learning environment that supports risk-taking and self-improvement. By embracing a growth mindset, students can become more resilient, develop self-confidence, and learn to value effort over results. Research has also shown that students with a growth mindset are more likely to succeed academically and professionally.  

What I am realizing now is they are asking this because, as math teachers, we are NOT doing enough to make sure that question is answered BE

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I was working with a school and the teachers started talking about the NCAA Basketball tournament. I quickly zoned out as with my basketball prowess I have no interest in basketball at all. The entire discussion became background noise to me. I could not tell you a single thing that was discussed during that entire conversation. If the topic would have been about the current NHL standings and the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs my ears would have tuned in immediately and I woul

STEM professional teaching organizations are among the best opportunities teachers have to grow and improve. Administrators and teachers alike should be researching, understanding, and promoting all the benefits STEM professional teaching organizations provide to help promote and improve teaching and learning.

Differentiation is a term that all teachers know. We read about it in books, hear about it in training, and see it on our evaluation rubrics. Teachers know they have to differentiate to meet the needs of their students. They try to do so with the knowledge and tools that they have. Many teachers do this with high levels of success.