5 Strategies for Improving Writing Instruction
Each day, we have the opportunity to help students grow as writers. In many classrooms however, writing instruction often…
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7 Ideas for Student Reflection
Just as important as educator reflection is student reflection. Try these simple ideas to get your students reflecting on…
5 Ideas for Making Homework More Meaningful
Rethink your approach to homework this year! Make it meaningful and productive for you and students. Try these ideas!…
Making the Shift from Classroom Management to Classroom Ownership
Twelve years ago I stepped into my first classroom. I had been hired only a few days earlier in late…
Choose Your Own Adventure
When I was a boy, I was a reluctant reader. There were three types of reading that I enjoyed: magazines,…
Happy Birthday Post It! 35 Ideas for the Classroom
Today marks the 35th birthday of the Post It Note, which was born on April 6, 1980. In celebration, we…
Using “Small” Data in the Classroom
Last week was the 9th annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference held in Boston. Each year, sports executives, experts, and…
Beyond the Worksheet: Engaging Students in Active Learning
Several times a week, I conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations. During each visit, it is important that I see students…