How to Counter Learned Helplessness

For students who have internalized a message that they’re destined to fail, promoting realistic optimism can be game-changing.

This differentiation approach frees teachers up to meet students’ needs. The result? Students only tackle material they’re ready for, and all students achieve mastery.

There are many reasons students don’t ask for help. Research shows there are strategies to help them overcome their reluctance.

Hallway bulletin boards are often created by teachers, but giving students more control nurtures their sense of belonging.

Generating a call to action for their audience can give students a sense of agency and have a big impact outside the classroom.

These games for upper elementary and middle school students require little to no preparation and reinforce math facts.

Visuals combined with short blurbs in the target language make infographics a valuable tool for both beginners and more advanced students.

Teachers are essential for student success, so it’s important for administrators to develop processes for selecting and supporting new faculty members.

A writing unit for first grade can help develop prosocial classroom behaviors, a reliable indicator of future academic success.

ADHD can be frustrating for both teachers and students, but coming together to find strategies that work helps your student—and your relationship—blossom.