In our annual ritual, we pored over hundreds of educational studies and pulled out the most impactful—from a new study on the sneaky power of sketchnotes to research that linked relationships and rigor.

Too often math students lean on teachers to think for them, but there are some simple ways to guide them to think for themselves.

By testing students twice, first without their notes and then with them, a high school teacher fosters strong note-taking skills.

We crunched the numbers to find the articles, videos, and blogs that resonated the most with you this year.

Middle school students may be nervous about writing, and low-stakes activities help them build confidence and get their thoughts on the page.

Students who have a say in creating classroom rules are more likely to abide by them, but getting student buy-in can’t stop there.

Teachers can use Genially to create infographics, games, and more to boost students’ interest in world language classes.

Offering a sensory room, and sensory bins in classrooms, to all students can be a great way to support social and emotional learning.

To boost long-term retention, research shows that retrieval practice—using quizzes and flash cards, for example—and spacing learning sessions over time can make a dramatic difference.

From making art to coding a robot, learning centers offer students a chance to pursue their own interests in ELA classrooms.