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Christina Cipriano, PhD: Why Is SEL Important for Students?

Students who receive consistent SEL tend to have higher levels of academic achievement and fewer behavioral and social issues.

Carol McDonald Connor: Tier 1 Differentiation

Dr. Connor explains how teachers can group students according to learning needs during regular instruction, what school administrators can do to support teachers’ use of differentiated instruction in the classroom setting, and small group management.

Two different rocket ships

In this colorful example, Jon Scieszka points out how boys and girls really do see some things differently.

Mr. Scieszka's classroom

Although his class was never the quietest or most orderly, this teacher did know how to motivate his students.

Advice for new teachers

Shana Sterkin offers advice to new teachers.

The iPad is a tool

The use of iPads is not intended to simply be a fun activity.

Flexible Classrooms: Providing the Learning Environment That Kids Need

At Albemarle County Public Schools, flexible classrooms empower student choice, increase student engagement, and improve student participation.

Setting up an "executive function-friendly" classroom

When setting up an “executive function-friendly” classroom, Dr. Cooper-Kahn champions relationship-building.

Modeling executive function in kindergarten and first grade

Dr. Cooper-Kahn explains why the best example of good intervention for executive functioning is often found in kindergarten or first grade classrooms.