This is the latest article in The 74’s ongoing ‘Big Picture’ series, bringing American education into sharper focus through new research and data. Go Deeper: See our full series. Despite the pervasive effect of stressful experiences — from mass school shootings to the opioid epidemic — on student performance, only 11 states encourage or require staff […]
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Every classroom teacher needs to teach academic words. Author and veteran teacher Jeremy Hyler shares some vocabulary strategies he’s developed over 17 years.
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Do you talk with your students or to them? I have always enjoyed conversations with my students, but when it came to the topic of learning, I talked to them. I talked and they listened. I taught and they learned. I gave feedback. I thought I was doing a good job, but now I know better! Today I talk with my students about their learning, not to them.
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A PBL Unit With Lessons for Teachers
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