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The Nation’s Report Card Is a Call to Action

Dear Valued Community, The National Assessment Governing Board, the independent, nonpartisan board that sets policy for the Nation’s Report Card (NAEP), recently released the results from the 2024 assessment for ...

Engaging Academics Movement Breaks Testing

Test Prep With Less Stress

As we approached testing season, the already anxiety-prone fourth graders I teach began asking questions about test dates, format, and content. These signs of stress, combined with antsiness brought on by the arrival of long-awaited spring weather and a week of spring break, all came at once this year. I was feeling stressed, too. I had a lot to "get through" before our standardized state testing in May, and I felt pressured to get the information out as quickly as possible.

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Find Time for Social-Emotional Learning

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is helping students develop social and emotional skills alongside academic knowledge. These skills are essential for building positive relationships, fostering self-confidence, and ...

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Three Activities That Bring Students’ Lives and Interests Into the Classroom

Brain Breaks and Motivators Middle School

Three Activities That Bring Students’ Lives and Interests Into the Classroom

Three Ways to Cultivate Classrooms Where Students’ Voices Are Heard and Valued

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Three Ways to Cultivate Classrooms Where Students’ Voices Are Heard and Valued

Five Ways You Can Use Responsive Advisory Meeting to Help Students Find their Voice in the Classroom

Academic Choice Middle School Responsive Advisory Meeting

Five Ways You Can Use Responsive Advisory Meeting to Help Students Find their Voice in the Classroom

Empowering Educators to Get to Know Their Students: A Conversation with Authors Andy Moral and Heather Young

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Empowering Educators to Get to Know Their Students: A Conversation with Authors Andy Moral and Heather Young

Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly Song

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Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly Song

Meaningful Learning Through the Natural Learning Cycle

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Meaningful Learning Through the Natural Learning Cycle

Using the Responsive Advisory Meeting for Self-Reflection

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Using the Responsive Advisory Meeting for Self-Reflection

Using Interactive Modeling to Create Consistency in a Changeable Situation

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Using Interactive Modeling to Create Consistency in a Changeable Situation

Creating Space for Students to Discuss Social Issues

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Creating Space for Students to Discuss Social Issues

American School of Bombay Named International School to Watch

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American School of Bombay Named International School to Watch

Getting Started with Responsive Classroom

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Getting Started with Responsive Classroom

Providing A Sense of Normalcy Amidst Uncertainty

Closing Circle Morning Meeting Responsive Advisory Meeting

Providing A Sense of Normalcy Amidst Uncertainty

Maintaining a Positive Community Remotely

Morning Meeting Positive Community Responsive Advisory Meeting Special Times in the Year

Maintaining a Positive Community Remotely

Randolph Middle School is School to Watch New Jersey 2019

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Randolph Middle School is School to Watch New Jersey 2019

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