Giving preschoolers freedom to choose what they learn, and how they learn it, fosters curiosity and independence in the ...

Hosting outside experts in your class can be a great opportunity—here’s how to make it work well for everyone.

Shifting to a learner-centered classroom takes time, and in order for students to thrive, teachers need grace as they adjust ...

Struggling to re-engage students after a break? The Edutopia community shares their strategies for tackling this common ...

When done effectively, quick check-ins can help you better understand how your students are doing and strengthen your ...

Putting the onus on students to generate solutions sends a clear signal that learning is ultimately the student's job.

In this quick warm-up that sharpens critical thinking, students wrestle with moral and ethical questions—while also gaining ...

A teacher shares how she hopes administrators will approach the task of observing her classes and giving feedback based on ...

While trainees are in practicum, it’s important for mentors to provide clear feedback, moral support, and practical ...

When I arrived as the new principal of my fourth and final K–6 principalship, I found an office full of students referred to me for misbehavior and fights that had occurred on our playground. While ...

Games are an engaging and effective way to help students build vocabulary, grammar, reading, and speaking skills. This collection of 21 classroom-ready games offers impactful language practice that’s ...

If you are adept at listening to students, you can hear the melody in that phrase. Truly, for me as a middle school social studies teacher, these words have been music to my ears at the start of each ...