Does hearing “thank you” make a difference in parents’ well-being?
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The threat of technology to students’ reading brains
As Maryland state leaders join their peers across the country in pushing for policy reforms grounded in the science of…
8 of the best tools for creating infographics
For better or worse, visual information is the new Internet, and infographics are pioneers in combining information and images in…
“e pluribus unum” Now is the time for educators to build a new foundation for excellence in history and civic education
“e pluribus unum” Now is the time for educators to build a new foundation for excellence in history and civic…
Answering the age-old math question: “When will I use this in real life?”
“But when will I use this in real life?” = “But why should I really care?” Summarized in one word,…
Get your free media literacy kit for grades 2-6
Today’s digital world has created new challenges that both students and teachers must deal with. Topics such as online scams,…
Tips for reclaiming your time as a first-year teacher
Brisk Teaching and Gemini are two of the most widely used AI tools in his district. Here’s how he helps…
20 words that can change the way students think
by Terry Heick Although I often talk about Scale as one of the main challenges of education–and they also have…
How Focused Reading Helps Students Learn to Trust Their Literary Instincts
Spotlight reading works best when it’s done every week and throughout the school year. “Kids get into routines and think,…
How I eliminated (almost) all grading problems in my classroom
by Terry Heick Grading problems are one of the most pressing issues in good teaching. Grading can take an extraordinary…