Plus, Some Schools Are Prioritizing More Sleep for Kids. Is It Making a Difference?
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February 22, 2023

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Some Ideas for Using ChatGPT in Middle and High School Classes 

Teachers can use tools like ChatGPT as one strategy in their efforts to teach students how to think critically and write effectively.

Some Schools Are Prioritizing More Sleep for Kids. Is It Making a Difference? 

Despite public skepticism about changing school start times, evidence from schools that have made the plunge seems clear: It leads to better-rested, more motivated students.

4 Keys to an Elementary School Turnaround 

A veteran elementary principal shares how she and her staff transformed their school into a National Blue Ribbon School.

Using Mathematical Modeling to Get Real With Students 

Unlike canned word problems, mathematical modeling plunges students into the messy complexities of real-world problem solving.  

Incorporating the College Essay Into Your Curriculum 

Writing college application essays is stressful, and this 10-day lesson can help. And the writing practice benefits those students who don’t plan to attend college as well.

5 Ways to Ensure Clarity for ELLs 

Teachers can build check-ins during instruction to gauge whether students understand the key points of the lesson.

Setting Up Effective Informal Teacher Observations 

Observations that aren’t part of teachers’ annual evaluations are less stress-inducing and provide a great opportunity for quick feedback.

Engaging Elementary Students in Independent Work Time 

Independent work doesn’t have to be isolating. Center student voice, empower choice, and deepen engagement with these three strategies.

Teaching Historiography in Middle and High School 

This teacher asked his students what they didn’t like about textbooks and used their responses as a way to have them engage in close reading of primary sources.

4 Strategies to Help English Learners Master New Math Skills 

Developing new math skills for students learning English means keeping them on grade level and building on their existing speaking, reading, and writing abilities.

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