Do Fidget Spinners Belong in the Classroom? Teachers Are Divided
Fidgets spinners are supposed to help students sit still and focus. But many teachers say it's having the exact opposite effect.
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Joyful Schools: What One U.S. Educator Learned From Teaching in Finland
A U.S. educator unpacks the lessons teachers can draw from Finnish classrooms—including the secret to joyful teaching and happier students.
April 18, 2017
What Are Your Teaching Essentials? Teachers Share What They Can't Teach Without
It takes coffee—and some other essentials—to run a classroom. Teachers shared their five must-haves when it comes to classroom organization and enhancing their instruction.
January 26, 2017
School and Local Librarians Recruit Furry Friends to Help Students Read
Dog-assisted reading programs are increasingly popular across the nation. Certified therapy dogs are helping make reading time and library visits a bit more exciting for kindergartners and 1st graders.
December 08, 2016
Advice From 2016-17 Milken Educators: How to Create a Successful Classroom
How do the winners of this year's Milken Educator Award set up their classrooms for success? 12 teachers and leaders share their advice.
September 30, 2016
For Teachers and Librarians, Banned Books Can Create Balancing Act
Though Banned Books Week ends on October 1, teachers and school librarians may deal with censorship issues at any point in a school year. How should they navigate them?
August 29, 2016
Classroom Exercise Equipment Has Benefits for Students, Studies Show
The use of exercise equipment in the classroom can improve both student health and learning.
July 28, 2016
Instructional Improvements Can Help Close the Racial Discipline Gap, Study Finds
A new study found that a teacher coaching program led to teachers issuing fewer and more equitable disciplinary referrals.
July 25, 2016
Teachers Explore Uses of Pokémon Go With Autistic Students
The phenomena of the mobile game Pokémon Go has been touted for its learning possibilities. It might also have particular benefits for children with autism.
May 04, 2016
Study: Teacher Stress Reduction Leads to Instructional Improvement
Researchers found that teachers who participated in mindfulness-based interventions and stress-reducing strategies were more emotionally supportive and demonstrated greater sensitivity to students.
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