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Retaining and growing the educator workforce has never been more pressing. One way to build the profession is through job-embedded opportunities for career advancement.
Relying on ancient language techniques, a father created a new path to learning to read for his son -- and shares it with other students and teachers.
During a challenging year, a first-year teacher tapped science resources to connect with and engage her 300 students.
How to use digital reading resources to improve access to, and love for, reading in students.
Take the time to understand what people are thinking, why they are thinking it and how to bridge any gaps.
The skill of communicating across differences is key for teaching students how to avoid the trap of labels -- and the “us” versus “them” mentality. The Moral Courage method can help students turn tense moments into rich conversations.
Integrating video, using formative assessments and building student creativity should be on the list of educators this back-to-school season.
What does your classroom say about how you value math? What you say -- or don’t say! -- does matter.
Is school a place where students write their own stories -- or a place where stories are imposed and students must accept them? How teachers and students can use the metaphor of life as a story to help them reflect upon the nature of school and their rela
Phonemic awareness and phonics instruction is largely associated with young children, but focusing on sounds and their connection to letters helps students of all grade levels with reading, spelling and writing.
ASCD CEO Ranjit Sidhu talks with SmartBrief Education about the lessons learned from the past year and what they mean for education and ASCD moving forward.
Some students have messy lives -- and the messiness hurts their learning. Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan offers three ways to help them find success.
Whether you’re adopting your first coding platform or replacing an existing program, these five tips will help you make the best decision for your school or district.
Effective, tech-enabled habits that schools adopted during the pandemic uncertainty have a place in the modern classroom moving forward.
True reflection can lead to better, more useful insights.
Virtual manipulatives, digital notes and online games are just a few options for raising engagement in online-only math classes.
An AP History teacher shares the lessons about alignment, mastery, and grace that have been proven to foster success in any learning environment.
Educators need information on where students are in their learning progress. Here’s how to glean it without inundating them with assessments.
The FCC has approved the final rules of the $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, aimed at tackling the digital divide plaguing millions of students. Here’s how it works.
Strategies to help teachers be mindful and supportive of their students' various identities and unique strengths during SEL instruction.
Fort Worth Independent School District’s Go Centers help students chart out their college and career options. See how.
Here's what the last year of teaching has taught one district about selecting the right technology for our online, offline and hybrid classrooms.
Technology buyback programs can make new purchases much more affordable for districts -- here are some ways to make the most of technology buyback programs.
Good grades are not enough to ensure all students can access the career paths they want. How to help students develop network that enable them to get by -- and get ahead.
Four tips that all schools can use to update and modernize their classrooms in a way that truly meets the needs of all learners.
Reflecting on the here and now and breaking down goals into manageable parts help.
How one school made social and emotional learning a natural part of the classroom culture.
Tapping books -- both in print and ebooks -- can help students collectively process trauma.
A club focused on play is helping students develop their interpersonal skills, expand their social circles and create a more welcoming school climate.
Schools are often put in a reactive position when it comes to bad social media behavior by students -- but what if reactive plans were put in place instead?
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is inviting students to tour the nation’s capital in a virtual field trip.
Schools across Tennessee are gearing up for a busy summer school season. One district, Hamilton County School District, is ahead of the game. Here’s what they’re doing.
AP teaching should do more than just prepare students to recite facts or pass the test. Here’s how you can do that with PBL.
A curriculum designer offers advice on engaging the entire community to make sure that all perspectives are represented.
Online simulations can help put history into context and show students that the past is nuanced -- helping them develop deeper critical thinking around historical events.
Elementary-school special-education teacher Juliana Urtubey is ready to “amplify the brilliance” of students who think and learn differently.
How to roll out a successful social-emotional learning curriculum in online, offline or hybrid learning environments.
Faced with no spring play or finding a creative option, one teacher turned to The Odyssey for inspiration.
Here's how a middle-school teacher adjusted her lab rotation style to meet pandemic needs -- and modified it when in-person class resumed.
Community and service are at the heart of Utah’s 2021 Teacher of the Year John Arthur’s teaching philosophy. See how he applies these concepts to training students and recruiting teachers.
SEL is all the rage, but only some stories meet the criteria for helpful coverage.