How to Do a Close Reading Lesson in Any Subject 19Jan2025 by Jennifer Gonzalez All teachers — not just English teachers — need to be incorporating reading instruction in their classes. Here’s one way to do it.
How Teacher Language Can Build a More Democratic Classroom 10Nov2024 by Peter Johnston A collection of prompts and phrases that give students the tools to participate thoughtfully in a world of differences.
5 Conditions for Getting Formative Assessment Right 14Oct2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Checking for understanding in the middle of instruction is essential for student success. Let’s make sure we’re doing it effectively.
Four Theater Games that Make Learning a Blast 15Sep2024 by Jocelyn Greene Students learn better when movement is included in a lesson. These four fun improv games get students actively engaged and make the learning really stick.
How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning 18Aug2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez Metacognition plays a big role in how well we retain information. With a better understanding of how it works, we can leverage it to improve our learning.
Teaching Executive Functions to All Students 4Aug2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez All students can benefit from learning and practicing executive functions. This 5-step system makes it possible without taking time away from class.
Not Just for Math: A Tiered System of Learning Supports for Any Subject 30May2024 by Sarah Riggs Johnson This system starts with strategies that work for everyone and narrows to techniques just for those who need the most help.
The Art of Annotation: Teaching Readers To Process Texts 28Apr2024 by Andrea Castellano Annotation can be a powerful way to improve comprehension and increase engagement, but its effectiveness can vary depending on how it’s taught.
Yes, Your School Librarian Can Do That (and More) 14Apr2024 by Jennifer Gonzalez A certified school librarian can make teachers’ work easier, more efficient, and more effective. So why doesn’t every school have one?
