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Scaffolding Discussion Skills With a Socratic Circle
Students deepen their understanding and build a sense of community by engaging with their peers’ reasoned arguments. #HowLearningHappens Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of...
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Inviting Participation With Thumbs-Up Responses
A quick assessment strategy replaces raised hands, encouraging more students to contribute by accommodating their different processing needs. #HowLearningHappens Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded...
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Knowing Every Child Through Index Card Rosters
By regularly reviewing students’ behavior and learning as a team, teachers can ensure that every student is seen, supported, and celebrated. Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of...
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Cultivating Trust With One-on-One Time
For many struggling students, consistently spending informal time with a trusted educator supports emotional well-being and academic growth. #HowLearningHappens Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded...
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Making Connections With Greetings at the Door
Research shows that greeting students as they come into class bolsters a feeling of belonging and readiness to learn. #HowLearningHappens Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of...
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The Power of Relationships in Schools
Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn. Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of learning and human development. To see...
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Elevating Student Voice Through Senior Talks
High school seniors build confidence by documenting their growth and learning in a speech presented to their families and the school community. Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of...
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Encouraging Academic Conversations With Talk Moves
Sentence starters that students use to join a class discussion encourage both academic thinking and social connectedness. #HowLearningHappens Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of...
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Boosting Engagement With Notices and Wonders
When students make “I notice” and “I wonder” comments on course content, teachers can see what they know—and what they need to learn. Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of learning...
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Fostering Belonging With Classroom Norms
When students help create their classrooms' rules and culture, they’re more engaged and invested in learning. Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of learning and human development. To...
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The Social Classroom
Increasingly, modern classrooms support group work and peer-to-peer collaboration. The science says that’s right on. Learn more at: https://www.edutopia.org/package/learning-and-social-brain
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Peace Corner: Creating Safe Space for Reflection
Students practice self-regulation and manage their stress and frustration in a de-escalation space in each classroom. Fall-Hamilton Elementary School GRADES PK - 4 | NASHVILLE, TN Explore more resources from Edutopia's coverage of...
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Daily Advisory: Building Social, Emotional & Academic Skills
Combining social and emotional learning with literacy lessons in daily advisory meetings helps students build strong positive relationships and listening skills. Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School GRADES 9 - 12 | NASHVILLE, TN...
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Tap-In / Tap-Out: Giving Teachers Time to Recharge
Sometimes teachers need a minute to take a breath and refocus. A tap-in, tap-out strategy allows them to call in support so they can step out of their room. Fall-Hamilton Elementary School GRADES PK - 4 | NASHVILLE, TN Explore more...
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Check-In / Check-Out: Providing a Daily Support System for Students
A brief meeting every morning and afternoon with an adult who is not a child’s teacher gives that student a chance to review their social and emotional goals, building their capacity to be successful. Fall-Hamilton Elementary School...
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Restorative Circles: Creating a Safe Environment for Students to Reflect
A daily meeting provides space for students to reflect on their behavior and find positive ways to resolve conflicts. Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School GRADES 9 - 12 | NASHVILLE, TN Explore more resources from Edutopia's...
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It's time to stop calling SEL "soft skills"
Research shows that SEL has academic, career, and lifelong benefits.
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Demonstrating Self-Regulation With Tone of Voice
When teachers model self-regulation by using a voice that is calm, neutral, and assertive, they help students feel cared for—and ready to learn. Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of...
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Why Students Should Learn a Second Language
It’s a myth that learning a new language interferes with a child’s development.
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Anatomy of School Bullying
Understanding the hot spots within schools is essential to putting a stop to student bullying. Looking for the study? It's here: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2017/2017015.pdf. Keep in mind that the total incidents of bullying add up to more...
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An Early Start on Financial Literacy Pays Off
Teaching about finance begins in kindergarten at Ariel Community Academy, a public K-8 school on the south side of Chicago, with the goal of helping students develop real-world decision-making skills that will guide them later in life....
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Getting Started With Trauma-Informed Practices
When teachers use strategies tailored to children who have experienced trauma, all students reap the emotional and academic benefits. Our How Learning Happens video series explores teaching practices grounded in the science of learning...
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The Benefits of Early Childhood Education
How do kids benefit from early childhood education? The research points to 3 lasting impacts. Source: http://journals.sagepub.com/stoken/default+domain/ycdsVk2Xu4vSV8gxECVS/full
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Compass Camp: Professional Training for Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
Educators from around the country experience Valor’s unique model for social and emotional learning. Valor Collegiate Academies GRADES 5 - 7 | NASHVILLE, TN Explore more resources from Edutopia's coverage of integrated social, emotional,...