Student Engagement

Reading contemporary books alongside classics can help high school students better grasp the nuances and themes embedded in literature.

These low-tech devices allow teachers to gather formative assessment data and ensure that all students are participating.

These end-of-year activities for elementary and middle school can help ensure that all students continue to learn while having fun.

Using moviemaking as a form of engagement and assessment centers students’ voices.

As educators grapple with the silent protest of student work refusal, research illuminates the underlying causes—and possible solutions.

The benefits of movement in the classroom aren’t limited to younger students. Pairing new words and concepts with gestures or dance moves locks in understanding—and active brain breaks prime students to learn even more.

Quick (and fun) strategies to check for understanding, reinforce learning, and identify misconceptions in the last moments of class.

These brain breaks are designed to serve different purposes, and selecting the right one at the right time can yield positive results.

Getting kids to identify and classify the types of mistakes they make gives them the tools they need to drive their own learning.

Teachers can prioritize student voice and set up challenging tasks to encourage the hum of active learning.

Many teachers report lower levels of participation in the past couple of years. These vocal and nonvocal strategies may get students to contribute in class.