Plus, Overcoming the Isolation of Rural Teachers
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July 29, 2020

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4 Steps to Raise Students’ Learning Threshold 

As students go through the steps of observing, participating, practicing, and performing, they take control of their own learning.

Overcoming the Isolation of Rural Teachers 

Finding a sense of community is sometimes a challenge for rural teachers, but these six strategies can help.

9 Picture Books for Preschoolers That Celebrate Diversity 

Books about diverse families teach young children to appreciate—and celebrate—differences in race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way? 

Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’

3 Lessons From Online Learning to Take Back to the Classroom  

For some teachers, emergency remote instruction birthed new instructional practices that they plan to continue after distance learning ends.

How to Engage Students in Meaningful Math Discussions 

As middle and high school math students talk through problems, they build camaraderie and gain greater conceptual understanding.

11 Teacher-Recommended Math Apps and Online Tools 

Whether you teach online or in person this fall, these digital math tools may come in handy for grades pre-K through 12.

Essential Apps for the Physical and Digital Classroom 

Teacher-recommended tools for promoting collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and equity whether students are in school or at home.

Using Project-Based Learning to Prepare Students for Cutting-Edge Careers 

Hoping to prepare high school graduates to solve complex, real-world problems, an Ohio STEM school found answers in project-based learning.

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