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One of the challenges facing educators today is ensuring that all students are active participants in the learning process. We do that through engaging hands-on activities, as well as through thoughtful class discussions. But, what do you do when you call on a student - even one with a hand raised - and you get one of these responses: “I forgot.” “I don’t know.” “Um.” No child learns by opting out! 

Creating effective classroom behavior expectations can feel overwhelming. While most educators understand the importance of solid classroom management, establishing rules that actually work requires a strategic approach. Here are six proven steps to transform your classroom management experience.

With the right tools and strategies, you can harness data to personalize instruction without adding hours to your workload. Here’s how to make student data work for you—not the other way around.

Schools and districts can establish strong systems to ensure students receive targeted instruction and support.

Summer is the perfect time to rekindle your love for math and science.

For multilingual families, language loss is a real and pressing concern. How do we create a bridge between languages instead of a barrier? 

Welcome to the world of number talks, where building number sense becomes a daily, dynamic conversation that empowers every student to becom

As educators, we must ask ourselves: How can we appropriately integrate AI into our classrooms?

Special education programs are more than just mandated services; they are investments in our students' futures.

Supporting Students During High-Stakes Tests

When writing is the specific learning standard, the goal remains clear: students must demonstrate their ability to write.

By indulging in your subject and engaging in positive habits, you can reignite your passion and maintain a healthy mindset.

To prepare students for this modern world, we must shift away from passive, "sit-and-get" instruction and focus on cultivating active learne

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

Background knowledge is critical to understanding new information. It helps us make connections, improves comprehension, and improves memory

Here are five impactful ways schools can celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month.

Teachers everywhere know that the only way to increase the reading volume among students is to hook students into reading on a regular and routine basis. It has to become an unbreakable habit, almost ingrained into your daily existence. Harper Lee said this best, “Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” 

Lately, there has been a big push for early foundational reading skills. I love all the attention the early grades are getting. Nothing is more important than setting kids up for success in the early grades. However, that doesn’t leave much time and attention for the next level. 

One of the most critical aspects of a successful education system is ensuring that students attend school regularly. Improved student attendance leads to better academic outcomes and overall student well-being. However, in recent years, absenteeism has been on the rise, posing a significant challenge to both school leaders and teachers. This blog will delve into the causes of increased absenteeism and provide practical strategies for school leaders and teachers to address thi

Teachers and students alike often name the time set aside for reading aloud as their favorite time of the school day! There are so many reasons why a powerful read-aloud is so important in classrooms of any age group. Reading aloud to students exposes readers to authentic text representing a diverse range of authors and text types while building students’ knowledge about a topic of study. Reading aloud builds language and vocabulary, sparks curiosity, and provides opportuniti