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Guiding Students to Harness Mistakes for Learning
With practice and an eventual shift in mindset, students can understand that mistakes are fundamental to how we learn.110 - Administration & Leadership
Conducting Meetings That Matter
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How Teachers Can Benefit From End-of-Year Reflections
A teacher mentor shows why reflecting at the end of the year is so important for growth, and shares a worksheet for getting started.137 - Teaching Strategies
5 Ways to Teach Students the Skill of Active Studying
Explicit instruction on studying is invaluable for students, who often choose ineffective methods of reviewing material.133 - Literacy
A 4-Step Process for Writing and Storytelling in Kindergarten
A simple, consistent approach can help teachers create a learning environment where young students are excited about literacy.159 - Administration & Leadership
What We Can Learn From International Educators
An American who has worked abroad shares how teachers in other countries implement some familiar strategies, with potential lessons for the U.S.154 - ChatGPT & Generative AI
How Generative AI Tools Assist With Lesson Planning
Using different tools at different stages of the lesson planning process can help teachers make effective use of their time.213
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When general and special education teachers collaborate as equals, their students benefit.238 - Classroom Management
Using Classroom Technology Less so Students Interact More
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From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible.3.4k - Formative Assessment
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Teachers can provide thoughtful instruction that supports the sustained development of young students’ literacy skills.347 - Formative Assessment
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60-Second Strategy: NAEM Tracker
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