A simple video of a frozen lake PLUS a question about a hockey tournament EQUALS engaged students. Secondary math educator Steve Dull walks through the beauty of building a culture of curiosity.
Lesson Design
Dr. Erin McNeill spent time in a classroom where students were very engaged with challenging texts. She dove in to explore the teacher’s approach.
The start of the school year has teachers with pages long to-do lists. Kristin Pierce of EVERFI is sharing a treasure trove of no-cost digital resources for K-12 students which are ready to use tomorrow!
Sometimes our classrooms can feel isolated from the “real world.” Junior High Educator Sarah Ackerman is breaking down the barriers between her students and the outside world.
The evidence is abundant in the power of writing to help students learn. Innovation Coach Jen Stewart explores ways to have students write in all classes, including her STEM class.
Educators know the value of building relationships with students. How about the relationships students build with each other? High school teacher Kelsey Koeneman shares a lesson she will use this month to build empathy & perspective.
Creating a supportive content area classroom is essential for all learners. In part two of her series, Anna Cook explores keys to fostering a supportive learning environment.
The students who walk in the door in August don’t have the same mindset & determination as those who left in May. Innovation Coach Jen Steward has a plan ready to help her students build stamina & resilience.
High school class schedules are going to look different in a few years. Jason Walke shares how he is already shifting assignments to build classroom to community connections.
Anna Cook shares some ready to implement before, during and after reading strategies all content areas teachers can put into practice on the first day of school.