Plus, Designing a Continuous Parent Education Curriculum
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October 2, 2024

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6 Research-Backed Ways to Break Up Your Lectures 

Lectures are efficient ways to convey information, but kids tend to tune them out. Here are 6 activities that will keep students focused while improving learning outcomes.

Designing a Continuous Parent Education Curriculum 

Administrators can set up a program that invites families into schools and helps them grow alongside their students.

Using Incremental Progress to Foster Students’ Intrinsic Motivation 

A focus on regular small wins rather than lofty goals can help teachers keep students engaged for the long haul.

What I Miss About Being a Teacher 

A former teacher working at an edtech nonprofit reflects on things she misses about students even as she continues to support their education.

4 Must-Have Folders for Your Learning Management System 

These four folders will help new and veteran teachers clearly communicate the class organization and expectations to students and their families.

Taking an Incremental Approach to PBL 

This framework simplifies the process of setting up a project-based learning unit so that it feels manageable for teachers.

Using Theater Games to Support Students’ Math Skills 

Elementary teachers can use these theater games to get kids moving in math class as an engaging way to build their skills.

How to Build a PBL Unit Around a Novel 

A project focused on discovery and analysis allows students to read, collaborate, and demonstrate their knowledge as they make their way through a novel.

Facilitating Respectful Digital Citizenship in the Classroom 

It’s important for students to understand that discernment and respect for different opinions play critical roles in media literacy.

Promoting Data Literacy in Elementary Math 

Students can discover how data applies to their lives by tracking information found in activities that capture their interest.

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