A “Stealthy” Approach to Learning and Assessment
A MiddleWeb Blog As an educator, I firmly believe in blending fun, learning, and assessment. That’s why I enjoy helping new and preservice teachers discover ways to engage students in…
The Power of Mentor Text-Based Grammar Instruction
By Sean Ruday When I was in middle school, I loved playing running back in playground football games. An avid football fan, I examined the tactics of the great NFL…
How Students Can Engage with Content and Each Other
Teach for Authentic Engagement By Lauren Porosoff(ASCD, 2023 – Learn more) Reviewed by Laurie Miller Hornik I came to read Teach for Authentic Engagement with particular interest because I had…
50 Strategies for Summer School Engagement and More
50 Strategies for Summer School EngagementBy Ana Marie Hernandez(Shell Education, 2024 – Learn more) Reviewed by Michael McLaughlin Elementary and middle school educators searching for practical, adaptable student engagement strategies…
Supporting Effective Group Work in Middle School Classes
By Laurie Miller Hornik Group work has become a regular practice in many middle school classrooms, and plenty of research shows it should be. According to Washington St. Louis University…
Using Active Learning with Middle Schoolers
By Megan Reister, Brigid Utz and John Perozich Megan Have you ever wondered how you could incorporate multisensory learning in your classroom? Do you struggle to find activities to engage…