6-8 Middle School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 6-8.
A Framework for Creating an Environment Where Students and Teachers Can Thrive
By truly listening to students and staff, administrators can put everyone in a position to perform well.144Getting the Most Out of the Reader’s Notebook
In high school, reading instruction sometimes gets short shrift. Interactive notebooks can increase students’ intrinsic motivation to read.Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math
Students ‘don’t need an answer, they need help with the process,’ and combining ChatGPT with Wolfram Alpha is one way to guide them through it.6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning
A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.Incorporating Movement in Secondary Science Classes
There are clear benefits to getting even older students moving throughout the day—here are a few ways to do that in science classes.1033 Schools, 3 Principals, 3 Cell Phone Bans
These three schools have recently implemented policies banning cell phones in some or all areas of the school—but each has taken a very different approach.4k54 Excellent, Low-Stakes Writing Prompts
Across grade levels, engaging and creative writing prompts encourage kids to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments.1.8kTeaching Kids to Manage Money Yields Big Returns, Research Says
A 2023 study shows that when teens receive financial literacy lessons in school, they manage their money more effectively well into adulthood.304Keeping Things in Perspective as a New Middle or High School Teacher
Your classes will probably be more like ‘Abbott Elementary’ than ‘Dead Poets Society,’ and that’s OK.307Exploring Diverse Perspectives in Social Studies With ‘Do Nows’
A short task at the beginning of class can capture students’ attention and expand their understanding of the topics they’re studying.118Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’58.4kThe Benefits of Giving One-Question Quizzes in Math
Students can sometimes pass a traditional quiz without really knowing the material, but there’s no hiding with a one-question assessment.358The Case Against Grading Homework
When homework is meaningful and contributes to their learning, students are more likely to complete it.2.8k8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom
Educators share their best synchronous and asynchronous strategies to boost student participation during online learning.50.3kMaking Space for Native Languages in Newcomer Classrooms
When English language learners are given consistent opportunities to practice their home languages in class, their English proficiency flourishes—along with their sense of belonging and identity.13.9k