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Teaching Opinion Your Students Should Be Setting Learning Goals. Tips for Teachers to Make It Happen
In her new book, educator Valerie Bolling offers tips for helping students set and carry out goals.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 22, 2025
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7 min read
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion Teachers Share More Ways to Engage AI in the Classroom
Introduce AI as a minor step in assignments because it will be present regardless.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 2, 2025
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9 min read
Reading & Literacy Spotlight When it Comes to Reading: A Great Start Keeps Kids in the Race!
It takes more than phonics to master literacy. This Spotlight delves into what else can be keys to helping students on that journey.
September 22, 2025
Reading & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on Small Group Reading Intervention
This Spotlight will help you discover how small group reading interventions lead to positive achievement by students.
September 11, 2025
Monique Darrisaw-Akil, center, superintendent of the Uniondale district in New York, traveled to Ghana in July to meet with leaders of the Achinakrom school. Students from two elementary schools in the Uniondale district and the Achinakrom school worked on a shared literacy project throughout the 2024-25 academic year, and leaders plan to continue the partnership this year.
Monique Darrisaw-Akil, center, superintendent of the Uniondale district in New York, traveled to Ghana in July to meet with leaders of the Achinakrom school. Students from two elementary schools in the Uniondale district and the Achinakrom school worked on a shared literacy project throughout the 2024-25 academic year, and leaders plan to continue the partnership this year.
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School & District Management A Superintendent and a Children’s Book Sparked a Global Writing Exchange
Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil was intent on forging an overseas sister school partnership based on learning, not charity.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, September 4, 2025
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5 min read
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Artificial Intelligence Opinion AI Has Done Far More Harm Than Good in My Classroom
I keep hearing about the theoretical benefits of AI in education. So far, I’ve only seen its serious downsides.
Lauren Boulanger, August 7, 2025
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4 min read
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Mathematics Letter to the Editor Use Poetry to Create Safe Math Classrooms
Psychologically safe classrooms where students trust their teachers can help them learn, writes this letter to the editor.
July 15, 2025
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1 min read
Nathalie Desir, a second grade teacher at Bryant Elementary in Mableton, Ga., tests a digital tool for student writing.
Nathalie Desir, a 2nd grade teacher at Bryant Elementary in Mableton, Ga., tests a digital tool that can motivate reluctant writers.
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Classroom Technology How Digital Tools Can Spark Writing Growth in Young Students
Letting students use technology to create something is a way of taking student writing to “that next level," a technology coach explains.
Alyson Klein, June 30, 2025
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3 min read
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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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7 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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4 min read
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Teaching Opinion Improve Your Teaching With These Easy-to-Prep Strategies
Educators share easy steps that teachers can take to bring about big differences in their instruction.
Larry Ferlazzo, May 22, 2025
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10 min read
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Reading & Literacy Video How to Structure Lessons to Build Reading and Writing Skills
Tips for teachers on ways to incorporate reading and writing into lessons to enhance both skills.
Kaylee Domzalski & Sarah Schwartz, March 13, 2025
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Close-up photograph of a young girl writing in a workbook while doing her elementary school work.
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Reading & Literacy Spellcheck Won't Cut It. Here's Why Kids Need Spelling Instruction
Spelling instruction has waned in recent years. Literacy experts explain why schools need to revive it.
Elizabeth Heubeck, February 25, 2025
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4 min read
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