Secondary
Tired of siloed subjects? Kate Blaske’s STEM series continues, revealing engaging strategies to connect middle school learning with real-world applications.
Unlock student potential with vertical alignment. Lydia McNeiley shares how grade-by-grade counseling creates a seamless path to academic and career readiness.
Five years strong supporting teachers! Journey with us from a simple Facebook group to today’s impact.
Ashley Johnson & Kelsey Koeneman wrap up their blog series, showing how coaching shapes student leaders into future community pillars.
This April, celebrate Financial Literacy Month with EVERFI’s ready-to-use resources. Kristin Pierce shows how learning about finance can be an enjoyable and engaging experience.
Teacher Steve Dull shares his creative approach to transforming the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament into an engaging learning opportunity. From coin flip brackets to exploring stats and probability, students dive headfirst into the madness of March.
DeKalb High School’s Student Government organizes a “Reverse Trick-or-Treat” event where high school students visit elementary schools to hand out treats. This festive activity not only spreads joy but also strengthens the bond between students in the district and fosters a sense of community.
Student Government Sponsors Ashley Johnson & Kelsey Koeneman knew Homecoming could be so much more. Homecoming for a Cause, now in its third year, has fostered greater community involvement & fundraising for local charities, making it more meaningful for everyone involved.
Reading conferences are a powerful way to connect with students, tailor reading instruction, and provide meaningful feedback that drives progress. Anna Cook shares practical tips to help conferences feel approachable and less daunting.
Classroom dialogue is essential for student growth – helping learners develop critical language & thinking skills while deepening relationships with peers & teachers. Stephanie Woods shares ideas for creating structured opportunities for productive conversations.
Innovation Coach Stevie Frank previews three short videos with Tim Arnold on media literacy tools from the News Literacy Project. These resources help parents and educators foster critical thinking and guide students through election coverage and media content.
How about a project that can be used in multiple content areas, incorporates the standards of every subject, and has high student engagement? Jim Franklin shares the details of his “living table” project.