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May 18, 2022

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4 Legged SEL: How to Start a Therapy Dog Program 

Elementary schools can boost social and emotional learning with a program that welcomes a canine friend to campus.

Teaching Students How to Have an Academic Discussion 

This teacher-created scaffolding tool can elevate classroom dialogue, empowering students to express themselves while learning from the ideas of others.

Districts Make Progress—and Encounter Resistance—as They Update Grading Models 

Even as schools across the country experiment with new models for assessing students, they aren’t ready to commit to a wholesale divorce from the A to F letter grades that have been around since the 1940s.

Teaching and Modeling Gratitude in Elementary School 

Lessons in gratitude help students develop social awareness, a key component of social and emotional learning.

4 Meaningful Activities to Mark the End of School 

Giving middle and high school students a chance to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next can be very beneficial.

Promoting SEL Through Bulletin Boards 

With the right prompts, the bulletin boards in a school hallway—and their digital equivalents—can be used to foster social and emotional learning.

Bump-It-Up Walls Make Learning Progress Visible 

Teachers can use this visual rubric to help elementary students reflect on and evaluate their own learning as they move through the curriculum.

Tips for Guiding Students to Use Writing Time Effectively 

Thinking like a coach can help new teachers alleviate some of the common struggles students have with writing assignments.

How to Develop an Effective Math Intervention Program 

Engaging students in thought-provoking activities encourages them to grow in their mathematical understanding and identity.

Digital Resources for Play-Based Learning in Preschool 

Digital media has the potential to be hands-on and playful. These online platforms encourage young students to engage in open-ended exploration.

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