Plus, How Poetry Supports Emotional Intelligence
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November 22, 2023

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60-Second Strategy: Whiteboard Relay video icon

The team competition is fierce in this informal assessment activity, in which students have to work together to win.

How Poetry Supports Emotional Intelligence 

Teaching poetry can be an effective way to encourage students to thoughtfully consider their experiences and build connections with their peers.

Using Field Trips to Enliven Local History Classes 

These ideas for high school field trips teach students about the history of their community in ways that connect to the curriculum.

22 Unexpectedly Effective Teaching Hacks 

Teachers across the country share the most useful teaching tips they’ve learned—everything from the utility of Velcro to the power of periodically faking amnesia.

4 Myths About Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction in the Early Grades 

A look at a few common misconceptions, plus tips on effective practices for teaching young students to read.

4 Ways to Use AI in Implementing Restorative Practices 

Artificial intelligence can be an effective tool in implementing restorative practices by tailoring the approach to the situation.

How to Stay Connected to Students as a New Administrator 

In order to understand what’s going on in classrooms, it’s important for new administrators to regularly make time to interact with students.

Guiding Students to Manage Their Emotions 

Schools can play an integral role in the development of the self-regulation skills that will help students thrive in any situation.

Building Problem-Solving Skills Through ‘Speed Dating’ video icon

When students solve each other’s problems, they gain confidence in their own skills and witness the power of collaboration in real time.

Improving Your Pre-Unit Assessment 

Periodically challenging students with grade-level content they haven’t yet mastered helps construct deeper connections to key concepts.

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