Instead of starting with a teacher’s explanation, many science lessons could begin with students exploring a phenomenon.

Allowing elementary students to nominate and vote for their favorite books of the year can create a culture of celebration in the classroom.

Teachers can get to know their students and start building community from the first week with a simple survey.

Focus on relationships with students and colleagues to make a good start to the year—and remember to ask for what you need.

Despite years of investment, many schools are still missing the mark on technology integration. Here’s what the experts told us needs to change—and how to get started this year.

When time is short, this two-minute closing activity gives students a chance to reflect and make meaning, and teachers an ...

Grading is a real pain point, but the good news is that giving students targeted feedback on their work is more effective for ...

Joint leadership in the classroom is more than a model of instruction. It requires mutual respect and a shared vision for ...

Posting visual references to reinforce structure, routines, and expectations helps establish classroom culture and start the ...

Nothing instills an idea of the world as a complex place demanding deep understanding like a book does because a book is ...

Research-based strategies for supporting the development of reading and speaking skills, no instruments required.

These engaging, low-stakes, and teacher-tested activities can help students quickly warm up to each other—and to you.