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Assessments should tell us exactly what our students do and don't understand. Here's an easy, no-tech system to precisely pinpoint that information.

The problem of late work never seems to go away. Teachers use these eight smart solutions to manage it with their students.

What makes one school lose teachers in the double digits, while others manage to hold on to almost everyone? | Cult of Pedagogy

After years of listening to shallow student discussions, this teacher found a way to make those conversations more natural, more interesting, and more real.

All students can benefit from learning and practicing executive functions. This 5-step system makes it possible without taking time away from class. | Cult of Pedagogy

To stand before children is a rare privilege. In every minute we spend together, they will learn something. Whatever it is we put before them, they will learn from it.

The Internet is loaded with great videos. But holding students accountable for watching is a challenge. Without standing right over students, how do you know if they're really watching?

This cooperative learning strategy takes the idea of "working in pairs" up a notch.

To Boost Higher-Order Thinking, Try Curation | Cult of Pedagogy

Instead of saying, "Here is the knowledge; now go practice it," inductive learning says, "Here are some objects, some data, some experiences...what knowledge can we gain from it?"

These small changes to group work can be powerful for student learning, and make the cooperative learning strategy more effective in your classroom. | Cult of Pedagogy

Whether you're brand-new to block scheduling or you've been doing it for years, these strategies will have you handling those 90 minutes like a boss.

5 Fantastic Ideas for Collaboration Projects | Cult of Pedagogy

Step-by-step instructions for using this engaging instructional strategy; video included!

This teacher-led model for professional development is a formula for deep, reflective learning and long-lasting change. Read how one group of teachers did it.

Teaching and assessment strategies you can start using right now! | Cult of Pedagogy

How do you run a differentiated classroom, where each student is working on separate tasks at different speeds? See how one teacher manages a self-paced class. | Cult of Pedagogy

Relationship building is key to good teaching. This system will help you quickly get to know students and benefit from those connections all year long.

Applying these basic principles of sensory processing to our teaching will help us remove unnecessary barriers and boost students' learning. | Cult of Pedagogy

Students can go beyond surface traits and consider deeper connecting principles with this flexible tool. | Cult of Pedagogy