Plus, Interdisciplinary Teaching With Historical Journals
George Lucas Educational Foundation
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May 21, 2025

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How Electives Help All Students Succeed 

Giving students a choice of electives increases engagement and allows them to develop skills outside of core academic subjects.

Interdisciplinary Teaching With Historical Journals 

Middle school teachers can collaborate to develop an engaging project that gives students the opportunity to tap into their creativity.

How to Bring Computer Science to Your Elementary Classroom 

Young students can learn to see themselves as creators through coding activities that spark curiosity and creativity.

Low-Cost, High-Interest Elementary STEM Activities 

Teachers can build an engaging STEM program on a limited budget by going slowly and adding one activity at a time—which also gives them time to learn.

How I Get Students to Complete Assignments 

These strategies can help teachers keep students focused on learning up to the end of the year.

Transitioning From Siloed Student Interventions to a Family Meeting Format 

A school leader explains how she has implemented a dynamic, proactive approach to supporting students.

Teaching Students to Build Websites to Showcase Their Learning 

An engaging end-of-the-year project allows students to display their work in a digital setting and share it with authentic audiences.

A Portrait of a Graduate That Reflects Community Priorities 

By engaging the community, schools can create a Portrait of a Graduate that aligns school decision-making with community priorities.

‘Proficiency Days’ Are a Great Way to End the School Year 

Instead of the end-of-year rush to turn in missing assignments, this district set up a meaningful way to ensure that high school students met standards.

The Wide-Ranging Positives of Read-Alouds 

Teachers can use these strategies to entertain and engage early learners with reading and foster social and emotional skills.

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