Student Voice

A series of small shifts can make physical education more welcoming and help reluctant students warm up to the idea of getting and staying active.

Teachers can take a step back and create lessons that put student explorations at the center of learning.

When her students asked about tornadoes during a unit on weather, this teacher saw clearly how student engagement enhances learning.

Prioritizing student voice and inclusion in middle school gives students an opportunity to make a difference in their school community.

Providing students with greater voice and choice in the classroom can build their desire to learn and do well academically.

From composing a class charter to practicing morning meetings, these student-centered strategies create a nurturing environment where learners can thrive.

Many teachers find it difficult to gauge how well students understand a lesson in an online classroom. A technique common among award-winning online instructors should help.

Visual note-taking allows information to be processed by the brain in three different ways.

There’s a powerful academic impact, new research reveals, when students are voracious, voluntary readers.

When students get to make decisions about their learning, it can be powerfully motivating.

Giving students chances to make classroom decisions and manage discussions guides them to take agency in their learning.

Building a classroom culture of feedback requires scaffolding and a safe, nurturing environment, but it’s worth the effort, teachers say.

Teachers can use students’ input and artistic expression to generate class norms that support a positive, respectful learning environment.

Professional learning communities can be very effective when they include feedback from students on their experiences in school.