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Using comics across the curriculum

March 25, 2021 by Susan McLuckie, MPH, MS, Teacher & Director of the Honors Academy, Toby Farms Intermediate School

Creating comics is an engaging cross-curricular activity that levels the playing field, helps students demonstrate learning, and scaffolds bigger projects in any subject

Comics are a fantastic tool for inspiring student engagement, leveling the playing field so students can demonstrate their learning even if they aren’t great writers, and scaffolding intimidating…

Building critical thinking skills online

March 25, 2021 by Megan O’Reilly Palevich, M.Ed., Head of School, Laurel Springs School

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed new challenges around teaching essential skills such as critical thinking—here are some strategies to help critical thinking skills

As educators, we often hear about the importance of teaching critical thinking skills to our students. What we hear about less, however, are the most effective techniques for…

3 ways to help students do efficient online research

March 24, 2021 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Teaching students how to be critical evaluators of information they encounter during online research is an essential life skill

Educators can help students evaluate online information efficiently. Its volume keeps growing, and it's significant for young people to know how to separate the gems from the garbage…

5 tech tools and strategies for the final end-of-school push

March 23, 2021 by Elizabeth Peyser, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Tech tools have been among teachers' greatest resources as they engage students during remote and hybrid learning

Now that we are heading into spring, there is about one-fourth of the school year remaining. Many schools are opening or converting to hybrid, so in a push…

How to use VR for engaging art lessons

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Greg Thomas, Art Teacher

Using VR to give students engaging art education experiences isn't complicated--check out these resources to get started

There’s no shortage of interactive digital tools for the classroom, and virtual reality is no exception. Virtual reality can help engage students in all manner of lessons, including…

5 tips for a great summer reading program

March 19, 2021 by Kelli Bush, Superintendent, Elizabethtown Independent Schools

Summer reading initiatives can eliminate summer slide, but how can you ensure your students—and their families—stay engaged throughout the break? Here are five tips

Planning now for summer programs is more important than ever as schools face widening learning gaps due to the pandemic.

5 ways to integrate ELL instruction into teaching and learning

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by Lisette Venegas, Curriculum and Learning Specialist and Instructional Coach, Country View Elementary

These simple and useful strategies help ELL students--and all students--feel engaged and included as they learn side-by-side

Here are five ways you can integrate ELL instruction into teaching and learning. These simple strategies will help all the students in your class feel included and able…

5 fun education grants and contests for schools

March 15, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Education grants play a critical role in connecting students and schools with engaging educational experiences

Schools need funding to elevate students' learning experiences, and education grants are key in that process.

3 ways to prepare students for college and a career

March 11, 2021 by Alison Bell, Regional Vice President, Western Governors University

Ensuring college and career readiness can be daunting, but these tips can help students prepare for success after high school

The pandemic has made clear over the past year that how one looks for a college, how one prepares for a career and, ultimately, the importance of education…

3 tips to engage students in math feedback during remote or hybrid learning

March 5, 2021 by Michelle Dorsey, Math and Science Teacher, Veritas Prep Holyoke

$Connecting with students and boosting engagement during remote learning is key--especially in STEM classes such as math$

when we transitioned to remote learning I found myself falling into this cycle. The consequences were obvious immediately--student work deteriorated. I quickly had to figure out--how could I…

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