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Teaching Opinion To Get Culturally Responsive Teaching Right, Follow These 3 Basic Tenets
Prioritizing students' academic success is fundamental to getting this instructional approach right.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 8, 2025
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Enrichment specialist Ally Audas works with 2nd graders Ansleigh Keeler and Liora Ward in the John Rex Charter School's garden lab in Oklahoma City.
Enrichment specialist Ally Audas works with 2nd graders Ansleigh Keeler and Liora Ward in the John Rex Charter School's garden lab in Oklahoma City.
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Teaching How School Gardens Can Teach Students Valuable Skills for a Tech-Heavy World
There are many ways to integrate technology into school gardening experiences.
Arianna Prothero, July 3, 2025
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Student Well-Being & Movement Gathering Student Perspectives Is a Powerful Teaching Tool—And It’s Never Been Easier
Students’ input on school can be a gold mine of information for teachers.
Arianna Prothero, June 26, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Brain Activity Is Lower for Writers Who Use AI. What That Means for Students
Many writers who had AI help with an essay couldn't recall what they wrote, a study finds. It could have implications for the classroom.
Sarah Schwartz, June 26, 2025
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Reading & Literacy Popular Reading Programs Feature 'Multisensory' Instruction. Does It Help?
Many elementary school classrooms incorporate touch and movement into reading lessons. But research on the practice is inconclusive.
Sarah Schwartz, June 19, 2025
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6 min read
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Teaching Opinion How to Change Teachers' Minds About Leaving the Classroom
The underlying reasons teachers are leaving the classroom aren't always obvious. Here's how they can be overcome.
Larry Ferlazzo, June 19, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI Can Save Teachers Time and Stress. Here's How
What once took teachers hours to prepare now takes minutes, creating new opportunities for instruction.
Larry Ferlazzo, June 18, 2025
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13 min read
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion How AI Helps Our Students Deepen Their Writing (Yes, Really)
Two veteran teachers give 4 rules for responsibly using chatbots in writing workshops.
Dennis Magliozzi & Kristina Peterson, June 17, 2025
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Diverse school children students build robotic cars using computers and coding.
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Science Download How Teachers Are Motivating Students To Learn STEM (DOWNLOADABLE)
Teachers asked students what motivates them to work harder in STEM. Here's what they found.
Lauraine Langreo & Vanessa Solis, June 13, 2025
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Reading & Literacy Opinion 6 Active Reading Strategies to Engage Students (DOWNLOADABLE)
How can teachers scaffold literacy instruction for developing readers? Start here.
Jennifer Throndsen, June 11, 2025
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Students from the Chess Club rearrange pieces on the board as they play friendly games against each other at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich., on April 24, 2023.
Students from the Chess Club rearrange pieces on the board as they play friendly games against each other at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich., on April 24, 2023. Chess can teach students important skills used in academia, experts said.
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Teaching How Playing Chess Can Boost Academic Learning
Experts argue that by playing chess, students can learn valuable skills that can benefit them in the classroom.
Jennifer Vilcarino, June 10, 2025
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Mathematics Q&A How Language Development Can Boost English Learners' Math Skills
A New York City math and science teacher works to leverage his English-learners' strengths.
Sarah D. Sparks, June 10, 2025
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