Guidance for educators

Productive struggle is important for students to retain what they learn.

I really appreciate teachers who are truly passionate about teaching. The teacher who wants to be an inspiration to others. The teacher who is happy with his/her job at all times. The teacher who every child in the…

Placing prompts throughout a text challenges students to analyze and interpret what they read—improving reading comprehension.

Students first need to recognize that they need help, and then they need to know that they’ll be supported when they ask for it.

Framing questions the right way—and scaffolding the right kinds of responses—can help teachers avoid blank stares and awkward silences.

Getting buy-in from students at the outset encourages them to engage more deeply in their learning.

Explaining the intentions behind a lesson plan can boost engagement and help students get back on track when something isn’t working.

Students are easily distracted, but regular, short breaks can help them focus, increase their productivity, and reduce their stress.

These techniques guide all students to process course content and then actively demonstrate their learning.

Middle school can be a socially awkward time for students, but these activities can help them feel more at ease with their peers.

Providing feedback is proven to increase student learning, and there are ways to make the work involved more manageable.

Neuroscience can suggest ways to keep students working toward their learning goals after their initial excitement wears off.

Coaching students to think in terms of concepts helps them understand how to apply their learning in the future.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Children often struggle to pay attention, but when they are given a task they view as challenging or hard, they are even more likely to give up before truly trying. If you notice a child that is regularly losing focus…