Threading prior knowledge into new material makes for more durable learning. Here are 12 research-backed, teacher-tested strategies to help kids unpack what they already know.

Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read.

When students’ hands are busy with a simple craft activity, they feel more comfortable moving from digital to face-to-face conversations.

Schools can use this protocol to reduce isolation, build trust, and make both veteran and new teachers feel valued.

A high school teacher uses her state’s testing blueprint to give students practice with the standards and question types they’ll encounter most frequently.

When absences accumulate, teachers can implement specific strategies so that all students complete necessary work.