Sarah Strong on students learning to love math.

"If I had my students write Dear Math letters, I could, as best as possible, come to understand their relationship with the discipline of math itself."

In Dear Math, Sarah and Gigi explore the complexity of math through the understanding displayed...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on education and we are still recovering from its affects. The way our students learn and interact, teaching practices, and classroom management strategies have all changed dramatically in just the past three years–for the better.

We...

Graphic novels present a remarkable way to convey complex ideas and emotions through visual storytelling. There is so much unexplored content in the world of graphic novels that educators can take advantage of. By implementing graphic novels into the classroom, you can engage reluctant readers,...

Our goal, as teachers, is to not just actively engage our students in learning but have them enjoy the experience and be motivated to continue learning. We strive to make our students want to learn and be passionate about education. Passion for learning is the driving force that can...

Roots are the strength of trees. The stronger the roots, the more powerful and healthy the trees. Their roots keep them grounded and strong through every triumph and obstacle.

Our students also need a firm, predictable foundation, and as the arborists, we must help them achieve it. This...

I was recently presented with a student-teacher who was unfamiliar with Google Classroom. Within a week, he was a card-carrying Google Classroom evangelist.

However, being a student-teacher meant that he didn’t have a school Google email account. No worries: He made his own separate school...

In Preventing Polarization, Michelle Blanchet and Brian Deters explore ten skills and outline 50 strategies that any teacher could employ in the classroom that promote constructive dialogues, civic-mindedness, and (hopefully) engaged adults who can work together and find consensus to...

Writing workshops provide valuable opportunities for students to develop their writing skills and express their creativity. However, a simple writing workshop is limiting to students who need more tools for their creativity to thrive. By incorporating elements of a maker space into the writing...

No teacher wants to walk into their classroom and see their students with their heads down completely unprepared to participate in today's lesson. In an ideal world, every day students would be actively listening, participating in activities and discussions, and asking thoughtful...

This article includes summaries of hacks from Hacking Engagement. 

Keeping your students engaged is the most important part of teaching everyday. Engaged students are actively involved in their learning while demonstrating higher levels of motivation, focus, and participation. When...