Plus, Making Sure Meetings Are a Good Use of Time
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July 31, 2024

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Advice for New Teachers From a Teacher of the Year 

Try implementing four simple ways of thinking to help guide you through your evolution as an educator.

Making Sure Meetings Are a Good Use of Time 

Time is precious, especially for teachers, and improving school meetings is one way school leaders can show genuine respect for their staff.

3 Tips for New Middle School Teachers 

A veteran middle school teacher shares strategies she picked up from her first mentor and honed during her years in the classroom.

8 Ways to Amp Up Science Assessments 

A rich mix of assessments gives students creative opportunities to showcase learning—and delivers a more comprehensive picture of what they know.

The Emotional Roller Coaster of the First Years of Teaching 

The first two years have a lot of ups and downs. To help you prepare, one teacher shares the feelings of excitement and stress she experienced.

How to Set Up Your Classroom to Support Students’ Executive Function Skills 

It’s important to organize the learning environment in ways that support students’ focus and engagement.

Using Class Discussions as AI-Proof Assessments 

Classroom discussions are one way to ensure that students are doing their own work in the age of artificial intelligence.

4 Keys to a Successful Start at a New School 

It’s normal to be a little nervous about starting work at a new school, but there are things you can do to make it easier.

Using Juicy Sentences to Explore Complex Texts in ELA and Beyond 

Breaking one complex sentence down into small parts enhances students’ awareness of vocabulary, syntax, and sentence structure.

Setting the Tone for the First Lesson of the Year 

To start the academic year off well, approach your high school students in ways that make them feel seen and create excitement about the subject matter.

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