Teaching

6th-grade teacher Ruth Duran shares tips for educators about how to make summer learning for students feel less like homework by engaging them in activities that tap into their creative sides and activities they genuinely enjoy.

There are great podcasts, many made for educators by educators, that discuss relevant issues, share solutions and foster community. Get some inspiration through your headphones and take a listen to one of the teacher-friendly podcasts provided in this guide.


STEM has a long history of being exclusionary, and some students have a hard time imagining themselves in such roles. Bringing real scientists into the classroom, especially ones who share students’ backgrounds, helps expand that vision, middle school science teacher Stephen Kos explains as he shares tips on how educators can easily bring scientists into their classrooms.

Creating classroom podcasts isn’t just trendy, it’s a task that checks many boxes: using real-world skills, applying content knowledge, integrating technology, incorporating student voice, and practicing all four components of English language arts. 
Learn how.


Play fosters a lasting love of learning, and must be protected in early childhood classrooms. Research overwhelmingly reinforces the benefits of play-based instruction. Children who engage in cooperative play generally have higher self-esteem, and play fosters social skills like sharing, taking turns, and resolving conflicts. Active learning has been shown to boost academic achievement and retention compared to teacher-led instruction.