Using STEAM Activities Across the Curriculum to Boost Engagement
Learning challenges that feel relevant and self-directed can boost middle school students’ interest in any class.
Using Genius Hour Projects to Help Students Find Meaning
Genius projects are back, and they’re better than ever. Students are searching for meaning, and genius projects are the perfect vehicle to show them how much they matter.
Encouraging Students to Take Creative Risks With Technology
Middle school students can reprogram toys at maker events to develop a sense of the importance of persistence and problem-solving
5 Ways To Help Kids Transition Smoothly To Middle School
Elementary school to junior high can mean big changes for kids. But with the right preparation, they can transition smoothly from one to the next.
Using Read-Alouds to Boost Students’ Creativity
Reading aloud to middle and high school students encourages them to think critically, fosters a sense of community, and makes learning fun.
How to support older struggling readers
A former special education teacher shares how to identify and support struggling readers in middle and high school--even in a remote learning environment
Supporting Executive Function Skills by Asking Questions
Teachers can boost middle school students’ self-management skills by using questions to get their mental gears turning.
4 reasons to rethink middle school math acceleration practices
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To attract more students to STEM fields in college, advocates urge starting in sixth grade
To attract more students to STEM fields in college, advocates urge starting in sixth grade
New Study Shows Reading Remediation in Middle School Led More Students to Attend College and Earn Degrees
New Study Shows Reading Remediation in Middle School Led More Students to Attend College and Earn Degrees