Plus, 3 Benefits of Having a Comfort Dog in School
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December 8, 2021

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Teachers (and Students) Can Only Take So Much 

Rather than push more content and new initiatives, this year teachers and administrators should consider scaling back.

3 Benefits of Having a Comfort Dog in School 

Bringing a comfort dog into your school is a great way to build rapport with students and help them deal with all kinds of stress.

Supporting Executive Function Skills by Asking Questions 

Teachers can boost middle school students’ self-management skills by using questions to get their mental gears turning.

How to Engage Students in Any Subject Area 

A high school teacher with four decades of experience shares the principles she has used to build student excitement in a wide variety of subjects.

PBL in the Early Elementary Grades 

Setting up project-based learning with young students can be a challenge, but it’s worth the work, according to first-grade teachers from across the U.S.

Harnessing the Power of Storytelling to Support Migrant and Immigrant Students 

Identifying different layers of identity is particularly helpful for students transitioning into a new social and cultural context.

Art as a Pathway to SEL in School Counseling 

Introducing creative expression into lessons can help students process their emotions and strengthen relationships in the classroom.

Designing Meaningful Assessments in World Language Classes 

Tests in the target language should gauge reading and listening comprehension as well as writing and conversational skills.

How to Ask Questions That Engage Young Students 

Questioning techniques that prompt all students to come up with a response can raise their spirits and make learning more joyful.

10 Best Plants for the Classroom 

Plants do more than liven up your decor—they can help students feel better, and learn better too.

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