Plus, How to Give Teachers Better Feedback
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June 29, 2022

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How to Safely Manage a Student in Crisis 

A trauma-sensitive, proactive plan for safely managing disruptive behavior includes knowing when to call for support and how to help a student de-escalate.

How to Give Teachers Better Feedback 

When administrators are intentional about providing feedback and deliver it with care, it can boost teachers’ confidence.

Playing to Learn in Middle and High School 

Play-based learning can help older students remember new material and transfer their learning from one context to another.

4 Ways Administrators Can Gather Information to Best Support Teachers 

A concept called ‘radical listening’ can help school leaders really hear what teachers need now, after a very difficult school year.

Do Dyslexia Fonts Actually Work? 

Specialized fonts for students with dyslexia are gaining in popularity. But they’re based on a key misconception, experts warn.

Music Training Can Be a Literacy Superpower 

When kids study music—intensively and over long periods of time—they become better readers. Here’s what’s at play.

6 Ways to Get to Know Your Students and Build a Classroom Community 

Teachers can build rapport with students by starting the year with activities that encourage sharing of interests, and by connecting those interests to curriculum.

Feedback That Empowers Students 

If it’s tailored to the individual student and clear-cut, feedback can be a formidable learning tool.

4 Steps to Help Teachers Reset This Summer video icon

Taking some time for reflection now sets teachers up for a strong start when they return to the classroom after the break.

Designing Effective Professional Learning for Teachers 

It’s important for intention and analysis to be built into the learning experiences that help educators improve their teaching practice.

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