Rekindling a Sense of Connection in the New School Year

Activities middle and high school English teachers can use to emphasize community and collaboration as the school year begins.

There is no single strategy for success. But positivity, flexibility, a desire to keep improving, and empathy will help along the way.

As students return to school after a tumultuous year, here are tips to help them re-engage and ease back into the classroom.

Collaboration, reflection, and healthy competition make for lasting memories when teachers use a novel approach to sustain student interest.

Hearing their teachers model good literacy skills can help students in upper elementary and middle school become better readers.

Play can help the youngest students transition to in-person learning and develop skills they need for the future.

Professional learning that attends to teachers’ social and emotional needs helps to create a healthier school culture.

A look at how to set up a classroom that promotes shared responsibilities so that students are engaged in their community.

Simple ways teachers can boost parental support for the use of technology in their children’s education.