Guidance for educators

The upcoming school year will be filled with uncertainty, but the need to keep students engaged while working from home feels like a sure thing. Fortunately, there is a science of motivation.

By establishing routines that address the challenges of online learning, teachers can help students in grades 3 to 8 feel a sense of belonging.

Tips for giving direct instruction to small groups, whether students are in the classroom or learning at home.

Jotting down short notes after every lesson helps teachers contemplate what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve their skills.

The way a lesson is laid out online can make all the difference in whether a student can follow along and execute it successfully.

Remote learning will likely play a role in students’ lives once schools reopen. Here’s how teachers and parents can help kids manage stress, build resilience, and stay connected.

When classes resume, elementary students will benefit from intentional routines designed to maintain emotional well-being.

Distance learning started as an emergency, but teachers are finding ways to make it better, even for students working on smartphones.

For some teachers, emergency remote instruction birthed new instructional practices that they plan to continue after distance learning ends.

For young children, play is the primary vehicle for learning, and these ideas will help ensure that they continue to have rich play experiences at home.

Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.

Retrieval practice, elaboration, and concept mapping help students make richer, more meaningful connections between ideas.

Suddenly, you’re not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships both peer-to-peer and student-teacher when everything’s gone remote.

A debate coach with experience guiding virtual discussions explains how to get students to engage with each other and with the course content.

Gratitude involves both feeling and expressing our thankfulness; it means we show our appreciation for others. According to the Harvard Healthbeat, “Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good…