Positive, Proactive, Prosocial Interventions and Prevention Strategies
The Big Book of Behavior Management helps teachers prevent as many misbehaviors as possible and provides them with research-based strategies to help them respond effectively when misbehavior does happen.
Connecting Equitable Practices for Instruction, Assessment, and Grading
Actionable strategies to support the strengths of every learner In The Culturally Competent Educator, Dr. Almitra L. Berry draws on more than three decades of experience to offer educators a roadmap to implementing equitable practices and policies. Rooted in research and practical advice, this book helps educators foster an environment where ......
When we implement a grading system that prioritizes completion and compliance and penalizes students who take risks, we disrupt the learning journey-not further it. Its time to align how we grade with what we know from research works best and help move learning forward for all students.
Strategies & Tools to Captivate Students, Cultivate Critical Thinking, and Create Engaged Citizens
In todays rapidly changing society, it is essential for students to develop critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning skills. The traditional model of rote memorization of dates and facts in social studies classrooms no longer engages students or adequately prepares them for the complexities of the modern world.
How to Advance Achievement Through Cross-Curricular Writing
Teachers consistently grapple with how to make writing fun and engaging. While long-form writing has its value, research shows that balancing genre-based units with frequent, on-demand writing tasks to help children communicate effectively and reflect on their learning might be the key to success.
42 Joyful Lessons to Foster Skilled Writers Every Day
Discover engaging lessons to transform your elementary writing instruction While we sometimes perceive that our students aren't "ready to write", [EG1] every student brings literacy experiences from their home and family lives that can be leveraged to create meaningful writing experiences in the first days of school. Write From the Beginning, ......
Listening—the process of actively receiving, constructing meaning from, and responding to spoken or non-verbal messages—is essential for teaching and learning. How can we check for understanding and ensure that students’ contributions are heard and understood ......
Inspire the next generation to create a sustainable and hopeful future Climate change is one of the greatest threats humanity has ever faced. The most recent 10 years have been the hottest on record, and the results have been increasingly extreme storms, flooding, and fires around the world. Understanding the causes of climate change and ......
Four Necessary Components for High-Impact Student Learning
How to Activate and Accelerate Student Learning Have you ever given instructions to your students, only to receive blank stares or confusion? Clarity is an essential part of teaching and learning, and every interaction we have with students is the foundation for moving learning forward-we must make every interaction count. Backed by the latest ......
