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Tag: Class Management

The Power of Peer Learning: Let Students Teach Literature

Nothing commits knowledge to memory better than having to teach it. Thus, what better way to teach students a piece of literature than to have them teach it themselves?

Helping Students Overcome Freshman Year Anxiety

For high school teachers, the start of the year can be a bit daunting as you welcome new (and nervous!) students to a very different type of school day.

Top Tips for Parent-Teacher Interviews

Preparing for parent-teacher interviews can be as stressful, especially because teachers often receive little training.

Rows or Groups: The Classroom Seating Debate

Some teachers assign seats alphabetically. Others allow students to pick and choose anew every day. And many educators often find a sweet spot in between.

Change Your Classroom with Gratitude

Often, we forget our students come to class each day with a lot more on their minds than academics. Despite this, my students willingly express gratitude each morning.

Interrupting and Other “Bad” Class Behaviours

If students are misbehaving in class, there's usually a reason behind that behaviour. It’s an educator’s job to figure out what's going on and find a solution with the student.

No More Permission to Pee

As students transition from elementary to high school, teachers have an opportunity to practice gradually releasing control. Restroom privileges are a good place to start.

How to Create a Positive Classroom Environment

As a teacher, I know it is important to establish and maintain an environment that is positive, tolerant, and supportive for all students.

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Devoting More Resources to Special Education Services

There is a dire shortage of special education programs and qualified teachers for children with developmental disabilities.

Breathing New Life Into Old Classroom Resources

The NAC's new digital library provides a trove of refreshed, accessible resources that make teaching easier and learning more meaningful.

The Key to Decoding Reading Proficiency in K–12 Students

This new study highlights the importance of foundational decoding proficiency and its impact on reading comprehension beyond elementary school.

A Smart Gateway to SEL: Digital Libraries

Introducing smART breaks: a free digital arts library that teaches SEL competencies to elementary school children.

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