This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, …

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, …

Key points: While most students say they are eager to learn and say they feel a strong sense of belonging in school, teachers still face challenges that slow improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes, according to a new report …

Key points: Teachers have their own preferences and approach when it comes to classroom decor. But every teacher is designing their classroom with the same goal in mind: to create an engaging and welcoming space for students. Decorating a classroom, …

Key points: When our district decided to build a brand-new elementary school to support its growing student enrollment, we wanted to do things differently. Our goal is to shift pedagogy toward a “culture of thinking” that supports more student agency …

Key points: It’s almost a truism among educators to say that classroom management is all about relationship management. Learning requires a great deal of vulnerability, and there’s no doubt that educators need to earn the trust and respect of their …