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5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

January 10, 2025 by Kyle Miklya, Elementary School Teacher

Gamification isn’t just about having fun--it’s about creating a classroom environment where students actively participate and learn.

Incorporating game elements into lessons helps students feel more motivated and excited to participate. As a fourth-grade teacher, I’ve seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into…

Students with Special Needs

Special education staffing shortages put students’ futures at risk–how to solve that is tricky

December 27, 2024 by Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat

While the number of special education teachers has risen over the past two decades, the demand still outpaces the supply

Every year, more special education teachers quit than graduate from the nation’s teacher preparation programs, even as the number of students diagnosed with disabilities keeps rising.

AI in Education

Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

January 12, 2025December 20, 2024 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator

Before diving into AI integration in writing, it’s essential to understand where students are and where each student needs support.

Twenty years ago, when I started my career as an ESL teacher in Houston, Texas, I remember the struggles of teaching persuasive writing to English learners. I had…

AI in Education

Teacher support is the key to unlocking AI’s classroom potential

December 6, 2024 by Sara Schapiro, Alliance for Learning Innovation

Federal and state investments in AI literacy and teacher support will increase teachers’ classroom AI knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Breakthroughs in large language models like ChatGPT hold vast potential to improve K-12 teaching and learning. LLMs can personalize learning, reduce teachers’ administrative burdens, and make more adaptive…

AI in Education

AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help?

December 3, 2024 by Eric Stano, Magic EdTech

AI has the potential to alleviate teachers' burnout and improve the teaching experience, but only if used thoughtfully as a tool.

Teachers are facing ever-growing demands: providing quality lessons, attending to individual student needs, and managing administrative loads that stretch their time and energy to the limit.

Teacher Well-Being

Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention

December 3, 2024 by Teach Strats Staff

Larger pay increases and better benefits could improve K-12 teacher retention, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.

Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.

Students with Special Needs

This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching

November 28, 2024 by Sara Wodarski, NewHope Academy

Educators guide and support students, but also learn from gratitude from their curiosity, problem-solving skills, and unique ways of thinking

My students surprise me with their creativity and resilience. They’re not just kids in a special education school; they’re individuals who teach me new ways to view art…

Attend NCCE 25 Registration now open!

January 22, 2025November 19, 2024 by Jeff Festa

NCCE proudly hosts the premiere ed-tech event in the Northwest, attracting educators, administrators, coaches, tech directors, teacher-librarians, & more! ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools

November 18, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena ... Read more

Teaching Trends

A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement

November 15, 2024 by Jaison Brooks, CTE Educator

There is no silver bullet to remedy student engagement--there are, however, strategies we can use to help our cause.

As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them…

Maximize Your California Educator Professional Development Investments

May 15, 2025November 8, 2024 by Jeff Festa

A comprehensive professional development program enhances educator capacity by addressing non-academic barriers to learning, enhancing teaching techniques, and fostering ... Read more

Student Well-Being

How parents and teachers can help in the battle against bullies

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 by Pamela Roggeman, University of Phoenix

School bullying is not exclusive to schools and school-age kids, but is something parents and educators must address.

Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of…

Student Well-Being

Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions

October 9, 2024 by Kim Harding, Van Andel Institute for Education

Teachers never know when an awkward or difficult classroom discussions will arise--and how they respond impacts student growth.

At some point in their career, every teacher will find themselves having a difficult discussion with their students. My first took place not long after I began teaching.

Curriculum & Assessment

How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum

October 7, 2024 by Rob Brant, NewHope Academy

The collaborative game fosters connections among students who are bright and imaginative, but who often struggle with social interaction and teamwork

I grew up in the 1980s, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) was a big part of my teenage years. I was definitely a kid who fell through the…

Teacher Well-Being

The joy of teaching and educator well-being

September 13, 2024 by Dr. Mamie L. Pack, Western Governors University

Using practical strategies to find joy can help educators maintain their love of teaching and preserve their well-being.

Across the country, teachers like you are decorating classrooms, creating lesson plans, and preparing for new students. You have invested numerous hours planning how to help students learn and…

District Success: Science of Reading in Action

November 6, 2024September 12, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Gain insights from one district’s successful reading program revamp. By meeting state mandates, adopting Structured Literacy, and achieving 85–90% teacher ... Read more

District Management

What 1,000 families want your district to know about school-home communication

August 22, 2024 by Russ Davis, SchoolStatus

The data shows just how much families crave a deeper level of transparency and collaboration in school-home communication.

Can you point to that moment where a teacher said or did something that changed the course of your life? I certainly can. In my case, it wasn’t…

Newsline

Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program Prepares 151 New Teachers for Full-Time Positions Across Miami-Dade County Classrooms

August 21, 2024 by Teach Strats Staff

MIAMI, FL – Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) is tackling South Florida’s teacher shortage head-on by creating a clear ... Read more

Literacy

6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 by Laura Axtell, M.Ed., MCC, Reading Horizons

The more paraeducators know about the content and curriculum, the more they can expand instructional options with Structured Literacy.

Could Harry Potter have defeated Voldemort without the skill and support of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley? Not a chance. Can you imagine Lucy without Ethel? It’s unthinkable.

Newsline

Tieks Expands Support for Educators with Tieks for Teachers: Clear the List Campaign to Fulfill Teacher Wish Lists

August 20, 2024 by Teach Strats Staff

LOS ANGELES – Tieks, a Los Angeles-based shoemaker, announced the launch of Tieks for Teachers: Clear the List, a heartfelt ... Read more

AI in Education

7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching

August 14, 2024 by Bill Salak, Brainly

How fast is this AI revolution likely to appear in teaching? It’s already starting to happen and already impacting teaching.

In the U.S, teachers are outnumbered on average 16 students to 1 teacher in the classroom (though this number can be as high as 23 to 1 in…

Teacher Well-Being

School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive

August 12, 2024 by Harrison Peters, Chalkbeat

Emboldening resilient leaders of color without creating systems that support their advancement is a recipe for burnout

As a novice teacher in 1999, I was grateful to have a colleague across the hall who was also new to the profession. We swapped stories, shared strategies,…

SEL Trends

School sensory spaces are for everyone

August 5, 2024 by Dr. Sue Ann Highland, School Specialty

Thoughtfully designed sensory spaces support emotional self-regulation for students and teachers and can aid in learning.

When I was a principal, my assistant principal and I took over an unused classroom and built a sensory space in it. We created places where students could…

Teacher Professional Development

Addressing student absenteeism with faculty PD

August 1, 2024 by Milt Alexander, Catapult Learning

Effective educator PD focuses on classroom management and behavior strategies and helps educators create safe environments for students.

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a major problem in schools across the nation. In 2022, the average chronic absenteeism rate hit 28 percent--an 88 percent increase from 2019.

AR & VR in the Classroom

Integrating VR into your classroom is easier than you think

July 25, 2024 by Sam Schwiebert, Middle School Language Arts Teacher

Integrating virtual reality into classrooms can give students experiences that would otherwise not be possible.

Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time…

District Management

Thinking outside the classroom: Creative strategies to combat the teacher shortage

July 19, 2024 by Michele J. Stephens, Rockdale County Public Schools

By implementing innovative strategies to address the teacher shortage, districts can create an appealing career path for educators.

Schools can no longer rely on the same recruitment and retention strategies that have been in place for decades. This crisis has permanently shifted the educational landscape, and…

Teacher Well-Being

5 ways to restore your passion for teaching

July 10, 2024 by Ben Talsma & Jamie MacPherson, Van Andel Institute for Education

Summer offers an opportune time to recharge and avoid adding to educators' burnout from a busy teaching year.

Most of a teacher’s time and energy are tied up in the classroom. Throughout the year, we pour ourselves into constructing lessons, exploring new tools, and fostering a…

Digital Learning Tools

Lax NYC school cell phone policies put burden on teachers, leave students confused

July 2, 2024 by Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat

Policies on cell phone bans in NYC schools create confusion for students and a challenging learning environment for teachers to manage.

On its face, the cell phone policy at Forest Hills High School seems clear: Phones cannot be used in school and must be turned off during the day,…

Game-Based Learning

How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse

June 24, 2024 by Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat

Minecraft generally does not have set rules or goals--players can use it to tinker, write code, or build a world--even through a school club.

John Dewey High School senior Jayla Mallette had an unusual request for her teacher after 9 p.m. a few months back. She was so excited about a project…

AI in Education

Despite guidance, generative AI remains a challenge for educators

June 6, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 teachers have embraced generative AI detection tools, but the biggest risks of generative AI use among students remain unaddressed.

Teachers are still struggling with generative AI use even with policy-setting and training around the technology, according to new survey research from the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT).

Classroom Learning

How educators can use a ‘Fitbit approach’ to improve student outcomes

June 5, 2024 by Mariana Aguilar, GoGuardian

A Fitbit approach to student outcomes gives teachers access to data that will empower them to improve student outcomes.

For years now, many people have used wearable technology such as the Fitbit or Apple Watch to understand data about their health--their heart rate, for example, or their…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color?

June 5, 2024 by Erin Werra, Skyward Advancing K-12 Blog

Automating your applicant tracking eases the effects of covert biases and helps ensure teachers of color are represented in your district.

Teacher retention is in crisis. Teachers of color leave the classroom at a higher rate than their white counterparts (19 percent vs. 15 percent, respectively), and students need…

Teacher Well-Being

Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI

May 15, 2024 by Laura Ascione

New data examines the state of teachers, their well-being in the U.S. and how the profession has changed in the year of AI.

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, K-12 teachers in the U.S. are widely experiencing strain at work, with 35 percent of U.S. educators reporting burnout…

District Management

Redesigning the educational model after COVID

May 13, 2024 by Michael T. Conner, Ed.D., Riverside Insights

Driving excellence and equity through the "AC" educational model is key for all students to achieve their potential.

With stress, anxiety, teacher retention rates, and curtailing the loss of learning gains, education finds itself addressing compounding factors that are multi-dimensional.

Teacher Well-Being

Friday 5: Teacher stress

May 3, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Teacher stress has reached overwhelming levels now that schools are back to near-normal after the pandemic.

Educators have never had an easy job, but teacher stress and burnout are at chart-topping levels in schools across the nation.

District Management

How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage

May 15, 2024May 2, 2024 by Keith Massey, Leonia High School

Early identification of new teachers who are struggling and directly helping them is one way to address today's troubling teacher shortage.

There is a critical teacher shortage across the United States. (As well as serious shortages in other professions, such as nursing.) This trend began before the pandemic, but…

An Innovative Science of Reading Solution Propels Student Success

July 3, 2024April 26, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Student reading scores, skills, and behavior improved significantly when a school district replaced balanced literacy with a powerful multisensory science ... Read more

Classroom Learning

What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?

April 5, 2024 by Teach Strats

Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning.

5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

Special education staffing shortages put students’ futures at risk–how to solve that is tricky

Using AI to teach persuasive writing to English learners

Teacher support is the key to unlocking AI’s classroom potential

AI and teacher burnout: Can technology really help?

Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention

This season, finding my gratitude in art and teaching

Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools

A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement

How parents and teachers can help in the battle against bullies

Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions

How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum

The joy of teaching and educator well-being

What 1,000 families want your district to know about school-home communication

Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program Prepares 151 New Teachers for Full-Time Positions Across Miami-Dade County Classrooms

6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms

Tieks Expands Support for Educators with Tieks for Teachers: Clear the List Campaign to Fulfill Teacher Wish Lists

7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching

School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive

School sensory spaces are for everyone

Addressing student absenteeism with faculty PD

Integrating VR into your classroom is easier than you think

Thinking outside the classroom: Creative strategies to combat the teacher shortage

5 ways to restore your passion for teaching

Lax NYC school cell phone policies put burden on teachers, leave students confused

How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse

Despite guidance, generative AI remains a challenge for educators

How educators can use a ‘Fitbit approach’ to improve student outcomes

How are you attracting and retaining teachers of color?

Amid burnout, teachers are ready to embrace AI

Redesigning the educational model after COVID

Friday 5: Teacher stress

How the NSA’s post-9/11 hiring might address the teacher shortage

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

Avantis Education Transforms Classroom Inclusivity with Launch of EduverseTHRIVE at TCEA 2026

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

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