Student Motivation & Engagement

Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to get students involved and active in learning and classroom activities
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October 17, 2023
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Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion A Surprising Way to Improve Student Motivation and Confidence
When students give advice to younger peers, it benefits everyone.
Angela Duckworth, October 11, 2023
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Teaching Opinion Teachers Can Support Struggling Readers in Middle and High School. Here's How
Older students' literacy challenges can be overlooked. But there are instructional practices that will foster reading growth.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 6, 2023
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Student Well-Being & Movement Busting Myths and Misconceptions About Motivating Students
Three experts in motivation weigh in on how to help students stay engaged and focused in school.
Arianna Prothero, September 28, 2023
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4 min read
A third grader raises her hand to answer a teacher’s question during a math lesson.
A third grader raises her hand to answer a teacher’s question during a math lesson.
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Teaching Video How to Boost Student Engagement: 3 Tips From Teachers
Engagement is a big post-pandemic problem. Two top teachers shared their short- and long-term tips for re-engaging students.
Madeline Will, September 26, 2023
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Thu., September 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
Teaching K-12 Essentials Forum Student Motivation and Engagement: Unraveling the Science and Strategies
Join us for this free virtual event in which we will discuss the current state of student motivation and engagement in our schools.
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September 21, 2023
Wed., September 20, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Student Absenteeism Webinar Strong Student Attendance and Engagement: What Schools Can Do
Chronic absenteeism is a pressing concern for schools. Explore strategies for boosting attendance, tracking absenteeism, and fostering a supportive school culture.
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September 20, 2023
Teaching Spotlight Spotlight on Student Engagement & Motivation
This Spotlight will help you with insights into educators’ strategies for engagement, explore how podcasts are boosting engagement, and more.
September 15, 2023
Teaching Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Strategies for Student Engagement?
Answer 7 questions about student engagement.
September 1, 2023
A teacher plays the guitar for students during the first day of hybrid instruction at Jason Lee Elementary School on April 1, 2021, in Portland, Ore.
A teacher plays the guitar for students during the first day of hybrid instruction at Jason Lee Elementary School on April 1, 2021, in Portland, Ore.
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Teaching Do Teachers Have to Be Entertainers? Here's What They Say
Teachers speak out about how they work to engage students, and the fine line between teaching and entertaining.
Elizabeth Heubeck, August 30, 2023
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Teaching Opinion Want to Engage Students? Model Real-World Experiences
Students like a challenge. Give them an opportunity to imagine how they would solve a problem.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 29, 2023
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14 min read
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Teaching Opinion How to Win Students’ Attention This School Year—and Then Keep Them Motivated
Teachers, principals, and researchers share their best advice, tips, and guiding principles for student engagement.
Mary Hendrie, August 21, 2023
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Robbi Giuliano teaches her fifth grade class as they sit on yoga balls at Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School on Feb. 4, 2013, in West Chester, Pa. Replacing stationary seats with inflatable bouncers has raised productivity in her fifth-graders, making students better able to focus on lessons while improving their balance and core strength, she said.
Robbi Giuliano teaches her 5th grade class as they sit on yoga balls at Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School on Feb. 4, 2013, in West Chester, Pa. She said replacing stationary seats with the inflatable bouncers has helped her students focus more, while improving their balance and core strength.
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Teaching Do Classrooms Need Yoga Balls and Bean Bag Chairs? Teachers Weigh in on Flexible Seating
Expensive options and a lack of space make flexible seating difficult for some educators.
Caitlyn Meisner, August 17, 2023
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