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August 12, 2020

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7 Classroom Management Mistakes—and the Research on How to Fix Them 

Whether our emotions get the best of us, or we fall into familiar but unproductive habits, here are 7 common classroom management mistakes, and what the research says you should do instead.

Using Social Justice to Promote Student Voice 

Preteen students can gain confidence in their ability to navigate complex topics by using intersectionality to investigate social issues.

What Summer Schools Learned About the Challenges of Reopening 

Across the country, forward-looking districts used summer school to anticipate—and try to solve—some of the issues they’d inevitably face when schools reopened.  

Keeping Kindergartners Engaged in Distance Learning 

Personalizing lessons and giving brain breaks can help young students stay engaged during short synchronous sessions.

Lessons From a Summer of Teaching in a Hybrid Classroom 

When some students are in class and others are attending live online, teachers have unique challenges and opportunities.

Taking a Stand Against Discriminatory School Policies 

One of the first steps to rooting out policies that discriminate against Black students is to look at the data.

Making Time for Reflective Practice 

Jotting down short notes after every lesson helps teachers contemplate what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve their skills.

Starting the Year With Adaptable Literacy Preassessments 

Planning to assess literacy skills in formats that work in either live or remote instruction will help middle school teachers meet students where they are.

Making STEM More Engaging and Inclusive 

By allowing student interests to guide projects, teachers can open up the world of STEM to learners who have previously been sidelined.

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