Student Conversation / Wide Open Learning
by Megan Kelly · Published 03/09/2025 · Last modified 05/11/2026
Megan Kelly understands the learning power of academic conversation. To tap into that power source, she introduces (often fun) activities that have middle schoolers speaking to each other in a variety of configurations – increasing confidence, growing vocabulary, and building community.
by 青青草视频 · Published 03/06/2025
“Improving Teacher Morale and Motivation” by Ronald Williamson and Barbara Blackburn provides school leaders with key strategies for directly addressing teacher morale and effectiveness. Systems coach Matt Renwick reflects on three of the book’s valuable principles.
Academic Writing / The Unstoppable ML Teacher
by Tan Huynh · Published 03/04/2025 · Last modified 04/21/2026
Tan Huynh shares an effective, easy-to-implement process to teach multilinguals how to organize their academic writing by building sentence-by-sentence transitions. See how he leads students through the process of applying time-based transitions and subordinating conjunctions.
by 青青草视频 · Published 03/02/2025
Recently Stephanie Farley was reminded that just because a classroom strategy or routine worked for a few weeks or months earlier in the year doesn’t mean it will continue to work through spring. She and several colleagues offer tips to switch it up for students and reengage.
Book Reviews / Professional Learning
by 青青草视频 · Published 02/27/2025
Educators can benefit from Teach Like a Queen, a book featuring seven famous women whom the authors believe model (collectively) selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. A light read with helpful insights, writes Katie Durkin.
by 青青草视频 · Published 02/26/2025
Julie Hasson looks into how teachers benefit from regular reflection on changes, challenges and celebrations to better understand experiences, choices, and consequences. Along with regulating, relating and reframing, reflection can help us recharge and build greater resilience.
New Teacher Tips / Stealth Learning
by Curtis Chandler · Published 02/23/2025 · Last modified 04/27/2026
Stealth learning and assessment blur the boundaries between learning, assessment, and fun. Teacher educator Curtis Chandler shows how simulations and practical projects help students across subjects gain knowledge while enjoying the process. Included: some lesson design tips.
by 青青草视频 · Published 02/20/2025 · Last modified 06/07/2025
Anderson and Glover have authored a helpful, easy-to-follow book, writes veteran teacher Elisa Waingort-Jiménez. Their eight strategies center on specific craft and genre moves that will help teachers become better writers as they help students develop their own skills.
by 青青草视频 · Published 02/18/2025 · Last modified 02/19/2025
By developing the skill of reframing, teachers can navigate challenges with greater ease, foster a more positive mindset, and build resilience that benefits us and our students. Tools for changing our perspective include pausing, pondering, and persisting, writes Julie Hasson.
by Susan Curtis · Published 02/17/2025 · Last modified 03/06/2025
Women’s history is no longer in hiding, thanks to scholars who are documenting women’s impact on society. Middle grades teachers can help their students trace that history with these resources, just updated and expanded, for Women’s History Month and beyond.
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