Teaching Strategies

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"I'm trying to use 9/11 as a way to help them understand how historians do their work." Sari Beth Rosenberg, a teacher at M400 High School for Environmental Studies in Manhattan, carrying the lesson plan for her 11th Grade class on 9/11. New York, September 2026.
Sari Beth Rosenberg, a U.S. history teacher at M400 High School for Environmental Studies in Manhattan, carries the 9/11 lesson plan for her 11th grade class, in New York City on Sept. 9, 2026. "I'm trying to use 9/11 as a way to help them understand how historians do their work," she said.
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Teaching Q&A Teaching 9/11 When Students—and Their Parents—Don't Remember It
A New York City teacher shares how her lesson on the terrorist attacks has evolved over the past 25 years.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, September 9, 2026
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Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: Helping Older Readers Catch Up—What Really Works?
Test your knowledge of how schools can better support older struggling readers with targeted, effective literacy instruction.
September 1, 2026
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Teaching Opinion Teaching Strategies to Keep in Your Back Pocket
Educators share the approaches that can make all the difference in the classroom.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 31, 2026
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Teaching Opinion ‘The Best Classes Are the Ones Where …’: Students on What Makes Teachers Stand Out
These “kid reporters” lay out what all teachers can learn from their favorite classroom experiences.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 24, 2026
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Science Opinion What Should Science Education Look Like 10 Years From Now?
Science instruction has already had some big changes in the past decade. Where is it going next?
Larry Ferlazzo, August 21, 2026
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Equity & Diversity Opinion I Wasn't Ready When a New Slur Hit My Middle School Class. I Will Be Next Time
Anti-immigrant rhetoric does not stop at a school's gates, even where many students are immigrants.
Jacobo Coronel, August 19, 2026
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English Learners Opinion Listening to Learn: How to Teach English Learners This Overlooked Skill
We must explicitly teach students to be effective listeners—especially in the era of screen time.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 11, 2026
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Teaching Opinion Teacher Credibility: The Do’s and Don’ts of Earning Your Students’ Respect
Students start sizing up a teacher from day one. Here’s how you can be ready.
Bill Waychunas, August 10, 2026
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Teaching Opinion What's So Wrong About a Student's 'Wrong' Answer? Nothing
Here's how teachers can embrace each learning experience rather than making students feel ignorant.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 31, 2026
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Fans wave signs for "Jimothy," a raccoon in a viral video from Seattle, during a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Fans wave signs for "Jimothy," a raccoon in a viral video from Seattle, during a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Cincinnati Reds, on July 21, 2026, in Seattle. The internet-famous raccoon can teach kids about kindness and wildlife, according to a teacher in Seattle.
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Teaching This Teacher Is Using Jimothy, the Viral Raccoon, to Teach Kids Inclusivity
A teacher will incorporate the viral raccoon into her classroom to spark conversations about inclusivity.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, July 30, 2026
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Teaching Opinion How to Turn Around Challenging Relationships With Your Students
Two veteran teachers share advice for connecting with each of your students.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 28, 2026
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