Student Motivation & Engagement

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Reading & Literacy Opinion Boys Don't Love to Read. Could This Former Teacher Be on to Something?
Boys are falling behind in reading. Books with military-history themes may help reverse this trend.
Rick Hess, November 19, 2024
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Student Achievement How Motivated Are Students to Drive Their Own Learning?
An international test of students in more than 80 countries and economies finds that many struggle with motivation.
Sarah Schwartz, November 13, 2024
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Teaching Opinion The Hidden Benefits of Distraction in the Classroom
Distraction can support healthy emotional regulation—but only when properly understood. Here’s what teachers need to know.
Eliya Ahmad & Zi Jia Ng, October 23, 2024
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Teaching Opinion All Learning, No Questioning: How Schools Smother Curiosity
Education writer Alfie Kohn names the many policies and practices that get in the way of the most effective learning.
Alfie Kohn, September 23, 2024
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Science Spotlight Spotlight on STEM in Education
This Spotlight will help you learn how to bolster the STEM teacher pipeline, discover how hands-on learning increases engagement, and more.
September 16, 2024
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Teaching Opinion Giving Up Control in the Classroom Can Be Scary. Student Agency Is Worth It
Student agency offers many benefits, says a former high school band director.
Sarah Bost, September 13, 2024
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Teaching Video Make Learning ‘Binge-Worthy’: Immersive Adventures in the Classroom
This district leader explains how teachers can increase student engagement by incorporating immersive adventures into their lessons.
Kaylee Domzalski & Sam Mallon, September 5, 2024
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Teaching Opinion My Students 'Flow' Their Way to Joyful Learning. Yours Can, Too
A 3rd grade teacher warns against a complete diet of prepackaged lessons.
Kristin Murphy, September 5, 2024
4 min read
School nurses Heidi Bakke, left, and Molly Cavey walk a student to their office while working at Wilson Elementary School on Sept. 12, 2019, in Janesville, Wis.
School nurses Heidi Bakke, left, and Molly Cavey walk a student to their office while working at Wilson Elementary School on Sept. 12, 2019, in Janesville, Wis.
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