Student Motivation & Engagement
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to get students involved and active in learning and classroom activities
Teaching
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Engagement?
Answer 7 questions about student engagement.
Teaching
Opinion
Are Your Students Actually Learning Anything? Ask Them
Student feedback should be at the center of our work, writes a high school teacher who regularly uses classroom surveys.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
Gamifying the Classroom: How to Help Students Find Their ‘Flow’
Rewards can make studying feel more like a game. Here’s how to do it right.
Classroom Technology
Thinking About 'Gamifying' Your Classroom? Teachers Use These Tools
Quiz-style apps, such as Blooket and Quizizz, were the most mentioned.
Assessment
Q&A
This Teacher Has Students Track Their Own Progress in Class, and It's Paying Off
Middle school teacher Erin Merrill gives her students the responsibility of tracking their mastery.
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Join literary curriculum developer Bridget Spackman and ViewSonic's Ruben Caputo to discuss ways educators can elevate student engagement.
School & District Management
Q&A
For the Principal of the Year, Academic Success Starts With Listening to Students
Principal of the Year Andrew Farley incorporated student voice, high expectations, and mental health into his school's culture.
Teaching
Opinion
Sticky Notes and Student Choice Can Go a Long Way Toward Boosting Engagement
Teachers don't have to revolutionize how they teach to improve their practice. Making small changes matters.
Teaching
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Student Engagement?
Answer 7 questions about student engagement.
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The role of a school principal is essential. From helping cultivate a positive and motivating atmosphere, to inspiring educators and staff to buy into a shared vision, these individuals often set the foundation for collective success throughout each academic year.
Student Well-Being
Opinion
A Surprising Way to Improve Student Motivation and Confidence
When students give advice to younger peers, it benefits everyone.
Teaching
Opinion
Teachers Can Support Struggling Readers in Middle and High School. Here's How
Older students' literacy challenges can be overlooked. But there are instructional practices that will foster reading growth.
Student Well-Being
Busting Myths and Misconceptions About Motivating Students
Three experts in motivation weigh in on how to help students stay engaged and focused in school.
Teaching
Video
How to Boost Student Engagement: 3 Tips From Teachers
Engagement is a big post-pandemic problem. Two top teachers shared their short- and long-term tips for re-engaging students.