Plus, Meeting Students’ Needs for Emotional Support
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April 10, 2024

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Question: What Are Your Favorite Poems to Teach? 

Educators, learn from your colleagues and share what works for you.

Meeting Students’ Needs for Emotional Support 

A new survey finds that a large percentage of students don’t feel that they have an adult to turn to at school when they’re troubled.

Getting Middle and High School Students With Low Grades Back on Track 

By sitting down with students and laying out just what they need to do to pass, teachers can give them the tools to succeed.

How to Avoid Burnout as a District-Level Administrator 

A look at some steps you can take in areas ranging from time management to professional learning to maintain well-being in the face of job stress.

Using Formative Assessment to Measure Student Progress 

Teachers can use the feedback they gain from assessing to drive instructional outcomes and help students understand what success looks like.

Using Collaborative Slide Decks to Promote Engagement 

With a little bit of prep, teachers can set up a digital version of the popular gallery walk to foster collaboration in the classroom.

Tapping into the Metacognition of Mistakes 

Getting kids to identify and classify the types of mistakes they make gives them the tools they need to drive their own learning.

Planning Writing Lessons for the Early Elementary Grades 

Teachers can provide thoughtful instruction that supports the sustained development of young students’ literacy skills.

Using Portfolios to Assess Student Learning 

Allowing students to select the work that they feel is most representative of their learning is a powerful way to evaluate student knowledge.

Making Global Exchanges an Integral Part of Elementary School 

When students connect virtually with peers around the world, they not only learn about other cultures but also prepare themselves for the future.

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