Plus, End-of-Year Conversations Solidify Teachers’ Learning
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May 19, 2021

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How Hidden Classroom Dynamics Can Stymie Girls in STEM 

If we want to close the gender gap in science, we need to look at the invisible forces that shape classroom culture.

End-of-Year Conversations Solidify Teachers’ Learning 

With structured discussions, educators can share wisdom gained in a turbulent year—and be better prepared for the coming one.

Basketball Mathematics—and 4 Other Ways to Mix Movement and Learning 

Getting students to be physically active while they’re learning can deliver significant cognitive and academic benefits, a new study confirms.

How to Go Beyond Seat Time in Professional Development 

When teachers have opportunities to earn renewal credits through self-directed PD, they often find the learning more engaging.

4 Ways to Boost Elementary Students’ Working Memory 

Kids with strong working memory tend to perform well in school, and teachers can help them strengthen this executive functioning skill.

Using Origami to Teach Children About Endangered Animals 

As elementary students turn squares of paper into animals they’re studying, the age-old Japanese art form makes lessons more memorable.

5 Keys to Success in Hybrid Learning 

Continuing to plan for remote learning is a good way to support students during transitions between distance and hybrid learning.

Digital Tools to Support Choice Reading 

Choice reading supports lifelong learning, but teachers often need help making the universe of books accessible to students.

Using Stories to Support Computational Thinking 

Breaking stories down into parts is a handy way to teach preschool students about structure, logical reasoning, and sequencing.

How to Provide Less Structure for Independent Reading 

Developing independent readers means nurturing the conditions for passion and independent thinking to flourish.

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