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Student Engagement

Students discussing with text: 'De-escalation Strategies for Teachers.'
Matt Homrich-Knieling January 30, 2024

De-Escalation Strategies Teachers Can Use in Their Classroom

Equip school leaders and teachers with actionable insights for effective classroom de-escalation strategies....
Article
White paper highlighting the proven benefits of a student centered classroom
September 22, 2023

The Proven Benefits of a Student-Centered Classroom

Many schools are shifting their instructional strategy to student-centered approaches, and for good reason. In this paper, learn the research behind student-centered classrooms and its proven benefits. ...
Guide
Teacher and student share a high-five on blog post titled 'Maintaining Student Engagement Through the End of the School Year'
Matt Homrich-Knieling May 10, 2023

Maintaining Student Engagement Through the End of the School Year with Reflection-Based Projects

The school year is winding down, but that doesn’t have to mean students are disengaged! We’ve compiled a list of reflection-based activities to maintain student engagement through the end of the year....
Article
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 4:00pm EST

Strengthen Classroom Community Throughout the Entire School Day

Join BetterLesson and Kikori in a discussion of the importance of strong learning communities and daily practices that can support them....
Webinar
Teacher helping high school students with laptop and tablet
Morgan Atkins September 8, 2022

Four Ways to Help Students Adjust to the Classroom

Prioritizing student well-being from the start of the school year saves teachers time and energy throughout the year. ...
Article
Students use devices in a classroom.
Shawna Smith August 25, 2022

Addressing Unfinished Learning this School Year

A veteran teacher shares tips for addressing unfinished learning to ensure long-term student success in the 2022-23 school year....
Article
Teacher helping group of students use tablet
Morgan Atkins, Bryanna Costello July 30, 2022

How One Teacher Created a Culture of Growth with Goal Setting and BetterLesson

See how one teacher created a culture of feedback with her students in order to drive their academic growth....
Article
Students in classroom
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 3:00pm EST

BetterLesson Live | Cultivate a Growth Mindset by Developing Executive Functioning Skills in Students

Watch an application-packed session designed to help you understand what executive functioning skills are and why they matter so much in student learning....
Webinar
Teacher helping a student with writing
March 18, 2021

Meeting Students Where They Are

Get the guide to learn strategies for different learning environments to support all students — especially students with disabilities....
Guide
Teacher helping group of students.
Lisa Gottfried March 2, 2021

How a Simple Nature Journal Practice Can Nurture Student Engagement in Any Subject

A simple nature journal assignment can help your students discover mindfulness and re-engage in their learning. Learn how....
Article
Group of students working together.
Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver February 23, 2021

Re-Engaging Students Through Story Telling Sparks Creativity

BetterLesson Coach Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver shares how giving students a chance to tell their stories throughout the year can deepen connections and build student engagement....
Article
Student watching math class on laptop
Kennedy Schultz December 15, 2020

I Wish My Teacher Knew: Strengthening Student Engagement in Remote Learning

BetterLesson instructional coach Kennedy Schultz shares how she worked with a teacher to create stronger student connections in remote learning....
Article

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