/student-motivation-engagement Student Motivation & Engagement en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-heres-how-to-build-stronger-relationships-with-boys-downloadable/2025/01 Boys are relational learners, experts say. Here are eight key strategies for how to reach them. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-heres-how-to-build-stronger-relationships-with-boys-downloadable/2025/01 /leadership/boys-want-a-strong-relationship-with-their-teachers-that-doesnt-always-happen/2025/01 The key to inspiring boys in the classroom is a strong student-teacher relationship, experts say. Here's how to make it work. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/boys-want-a-strong-relationship-with-their-teachers-that-doesnt-always-happen/2025/01 /leadership/how-these-schools-get-boys-excited-about-learning/2025/01 These four schools are reimagining their schedules and operations to better serve boys. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/how-these-schools-get-boys-excited-about-learning/2025/01 /teaching-learning/boys-think-school-is-a-waste-of-time-career-pathways-prove-them-wrong/2025/01 Real-world, experiential learning appeals to how boys learn best, educators say. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/boys-think-school-is-a-waste-of-time-career-pathways-prove-them-wrong/2025/01 /teaching-learning/kindergarten-play-makes-a-comeback-and-boys-benefit/2025/01 The modern kindergarten has little time for movement and play. Not so in this teacher's classroom. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/kindergarten-play-makes-a-comeback-and-boys-benefit/2025/01 /leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 Hands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/middle-school-is-tough-for-boys-one-school-found-the-secret-sauce-for-success/2025/01 /leadership/why-school-isnt-working-for-many-boys-and-what-could-help/2025/01 Teachers report in a new survey that boys are less focused and engaged than their female counterparts. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leadership/why-school-isnt-working-for-many-boys-and-what-could-help/2025/01 /leadership/parents-think-their-kids-are-learning-a-lot-at-school-what-do-students-say/2025/01 The perception gap between parents and their kids widens as students get older. Does it matter? Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:43:57 GMT /leadership/parents-think-their-kids-are-learning-a-lot-at-school-what-do-students-say/2025/01 /events/webinar/spark-minds-reignite-students-amp-teachers-stems-role-in-supporting-presence-and-engagement Is your district struggling with chronic absenteeism? Discover how STEM can reignite students' and teachers' passion for learning. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:43:12 GMT /events/webinar/spark-minds-reignite-students-amp-teachers-stems-role-in-supporting-presence-and-engagement /teaching-learning/opinion-how-teachers-can-care-for-their-students-and-themselves-this-year-downloadable/2025/01 A veteran teacher suggests 8 essential practices to benefit everyone in the classroom. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:08:52 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-teachers-can-care-for-their-students-and-themselves-this-year-downloadable/2025/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-student-motivation-is-a-perennial-concern-what-are-we-missing/2025/01 Even if we want to achieve a goal, there are reasons why we don't. This can explain what's happening with students. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:04:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-student-motivation-is-a-perennial-concern-what-are-we-missing/2025/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-are-faced-with-constant-challenges-heres-how-to-overcome-them/2025/01 Three veteran educators offer their expert guidance on how to manage even the toughest classroom scenarios. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:20:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-are-faced-with-constant-challenges-heres-how-to-overcome-them/2025/01 /teaching-learning/opinion-5-ways-to-up-your-classroom-game-according-to-larry-ferlazzo/2024/12 Stop telling your students what to do and other ideas from a veteran teacher to his colleagues. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:43:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-5-ways-to-up-your-classroom-game-according-to-larry-ferlazzo/2024/12 /leadership/opinion-i-invited-students-to-help-hire-a-new-assistant-principal-heres-what-happened/2024/12 What began as an opportunity for the students turned into a gift for our administrative team. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:57:53 GMT /leadership/opinion-i-invited-students-to-help-hire-a-new-assistant-principal-heres-what-happened/2024/12 /teaching-learning/opinion-boys-dont-love-to-read-could-this-former-teacher-be-on-to-something/2024/11 Boys are falling behind in reading. Books with military-history themes may help reverse this trend. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-boys-dont-love-to-read-could-this-former-teacher-be-on-to-something/2024/11 /leadership/how-motivated-are-students-to-drive-their-own-learning/2024/11 An international test of students in more than 80 countries and economies finds that many struggle with motivation. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:05:01 GMT /leadership/how-motivated-are-students-to-drive-their-own-learning/2024/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-distraction-has-a-bad-reputation-it-can-actually-do-students-good/2024/10 Distraction can support healthy emotional regulation—but only when properly understood. Here’s what teachers need to know. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:41:34 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-distraction-has-a-bad-reputation-it-can-actually-do-students-good/2024/10 /sponsor/hand2mind/the-power-of-purposeful-play In today’s evolving educational landscape, engaging students effectively is more crucial than ever. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/hand2mind/the-power-of-purposeful-play /events/webinar/keep-talented-teachers-and-improve-student-outcomes Keep talented teachers and unlock student success with strategic planning based on insights from Apple Education and educational leaders.  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:48:16 GMT /events/webinar/keep-talented-teachers-and-improve-student-outcomes /teaching-learning/opinion-all-learning-no-questioning-how-schools-smother-curiosity/2024/09 Education writer Alfie Kohn names the many policies and practices that get in the way of the most effective learning. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:10:25 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-all-learning-no-questioning-how-schools-smother-curiosity/2024/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-giving-up-control-in-the-classroom-can-be-scary-student-agency-is-worth-it/2024/09 Student agency offers many benefits, says a former high school band director. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-giving-up-control-in-the-classroom-can-be-scary-student-agency-is-worth-it/2024/09 /events/webinar/students-speak-schools-thrive-the-impact-of-student-voice-data-on-achievement Research shows that when students feel heard, their outcomes improve. Join us to learn how to capture student voice data & create positive change in your district. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:28:05 GMT /events/webinar/students-speak-schools-thrive-the-impact-of-student-voice-data-on-achievement /teaching-learning/video-make-learning-binge-worthy-immersive-adventures-in-the-classroom/2024/09 This district leader explains how teachers can increase student engagement by incorporating immersive adventures into their lessons. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:59:04 GMT /teaching-learning/video-make-learning-binge-worthy-immersive-adventures-in-the-classroom/2024/09 /teaching-learning/opinion-my-students-flow-their-way-to-joyful-learning-yours-can-too/2024/09 A 3rd grade teacher warns against a complete diet of prepackaged lessons. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:02:43 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-my-students-flow-their-way-to-joyful-learning-yours-can-too/2024/09 /leadership/essential-reading-for-educators-back-to-school-2024-edition Key reads on big topics for the 2024-25 school year. 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