How to Maintain Your Focus During the School Year

Plus, Creating a Culturally Responsive Science Classroom [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] October 23, 2024 [icon]Supercharge your Edutopia experience. [Join our community!]( [lead article image]( [How to Maintain Your Focus During the School Year]( Teaching with intention toward learning outcomes can be done in a focused way that prioritizes flexibility, inquiry, and relationships. [Creating a Culturally Responsive Science Classroom]( Guiding students to develop ‘scientist voices’ helps them feel more connected to and engaged with science curriculum. [Learning to Synthesize Through a Hands-On Activity]( [video icon] Using construction paper and glue sticks to practice a higher-order thinking skill makes the task more accessible for students—and more engaging. [Using Bell Ringers to Teach the Historical Method]( Short activities built on examining photographs, artifacts, and other resources from the past can help students think like historians. [How to Make Read-Alouds Fun and Effective for All Ages]( Well-planned read-alouds can enhance critical thinking, comprehension, and engagement across disciplines—and age levels. [Using Question Cubes to Boost Reading Engagement]( This activity gives students the opportunity to collaborate, boosting engagement and deepening their understanding of class texts. [Breaking Down the Complex Work of Teaching PBL Into Manageable Chunks]( Project-based learning can be daunting, but there are steps teachers can take to overcome the challenges. [Ideas for Teaching Students About Elections, Even in Polarized Times]( Students can get timely exposure to the civic process through interesting activities that encourage them to think about important issues. [How to Use Universal Screening Data to Guide Instruction]( Information collected from literacy assessments can help teachers make instructional decisions that improve student learning. [A Primer on Parent-Teacher Conferences for New TeachersÂ]( [video icon] By planning more collaborative and communicative conferences, teachers can foster strong relationships with families that last all year long. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494