• 4 Ways to Make Math Fluency Activities Fun. Effective fluency activities can offer students a moment of play, and their active engagement helps cement math facts in their minds.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/4-math-fluency-activities-k-8?utm_content=linkpos1&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email

• Using Rubrics as a Metacognitive Strategy. Teachers in grades K to 2 can use rubrics to guide students to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/rubrics-metacognition-early-elementary?utm_content=linkpos2&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• A Framework for Building Older Students’ Literacy Skills. Encouraging middle school students to read books of all genres and reading levels can reignite their interest in reading.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/improving-literacy-middle-school?utm_content=linkpos3&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• How Drawing Can Lead to Deeper Understanding. Organizational drawings—concept maps and sketch notes, for example—help students see gaps in their learning while boosting comprehension by fourfold.

https://www.edutopia.org/video/sketchnotes-concept-map-comprehension?utm_content=linkpos4&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• 5 Steps to Creating a Rigorous Humanities Course. Challenging assignments inspired by college-level standards can help students broaden their understanding of content.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/rigor-humanities-high-school?utm_content=linkpos5&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020. We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/10-most-significant-education-studies-2020?utm_content=linkpos-archive&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• Encouraging Quality Classroom Discussions. Teachers can provide a simple framework for middle and high school students to set the stage for powerful discussions.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/discussion-guidelines-secondary-classroom?utm_content=linkpos6&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• Honoring Listening as a Key Skill in Student-Led Discussions. High school teachers can ensure that all students participate in discussions and that listening is as valued as speaking.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/listening-student-led-discussions?utm_content=linkpos7&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• A Landmark Study Strikes a Resounding Note for Inclusion. New research confirms that the best way to serve students with disabilities is in general ed—not siloed in special education classrooms.

https://www.edutopia.org/video/special-education-inclusion-research?utm_content=linkpos8&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• Keeping Students Engaged Before Long Breaks. Students may be distracted before extended breaks, but activities like culminating presentations can help them stay focused on learning.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/student-engagement-before-breaks?utm_content=linkpos9&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21

• Creating PSAs engages Students in Writing. Having students design public service announcements for topics they care about can boost their digital literacy skills.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/digital-literacy-writing-assignment?utm_content=linkpos10&utm_campaign=weekly-2022-12-21&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email