Each week, I publish a post or two containing three or four particularly useful resources on classroom instruction, and you can see them all here.

You can also see all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here.

Here are this week’s picks:

The Pros and Cons of Homework (in 6 Charts) is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About Homework Issues.

7 Teaching Practices that Nurture Student Voice is from Cult Of Pedagogy. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Student Agency & How To Encourage It.

Do You Love Learning About History? is from The NY Times.

Using Tech Tools to Amplify Classroom Thinking Routines is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT PROJECT ZERO’S THINKING ROUTINES.

Revisiting the Rules of Gradual Release of Responsibility is from ASCD.

I know this seems simple, but bread-and-butter teaching:

⓵ have students write stuff that matters
⓶ read that stuff and take notes/leave feedback
⓷ design next lesson in response to what you notice

Yes, this takes time. But it’s worth it.

— Marcus Luther (@MarcusLuther6) September 27, 2025