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Exploring PBIS Tier 3 Interventions

Learn more about PBIS Tier 3, the most intensive of the PBIS framework. Tier 3 behavior interventions help students to develop crucial life skills.

Morgan Hugoboom
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Using PBIS Student Surveys to Identify Areas of Improvement

Explore tips for using PBIS student surveys to improve your PBIS program. Identify areas that need improvement.

Amanda Clark
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PBIS and SEL: Similarities and Differences

Learn the similarities and difference of PBIS and SEL and how they can work together. SEL and PBIS unite for proactive prevention.

Sara Austin
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Amanda Clark
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Why PBIS? Benefits of PBIS in Schools 

Why PBIS? Explore the benefits of PBIS in schools, and how it can create a lasting positive change.

Sara Austin
Shaped Contributor

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Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies for the Literacy Classroom

Explore evidence-based reading comprehension strategies that can promote deeper comprehension among your students.

Dr. Amy Endo
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Language & Literacy

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13 Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom

Explore the pros and cons of technology in the classroom. Technology is a powerful tool that positively impacts learning.

Casey Brown
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What are Some Barriers to Technology Integration in Education?

What are some barriers of ICT in education? Discover 5 barriers to technology integration in education.

Mary Dean
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How to Become a Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Learn how to become a social emotional learning specialist. Discover the job responsibilities and requirements for becoming an SEL specialist.

Sara Austin
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Morgan Hugoboom
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Ryan Crawley
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How Can Technology Improve Education?

How can technology improve education? Explore 6 ways technology can help improve education for students, parents, and teachers.

Casey Brown
Shaped Contributor

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Podcast: Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales in IL on Teachers in America

2024 Illinois State Teacher of the Year Briana Morales shares how she uses healing-centered engagement and storytelling to empower her students. Plus she shares writing activities to engage students in identity work and how to start a classroom dignity closet to help students in need.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Free High School American History Lesson Plans and Activities

These high school American history lesson plans will help your students understand the importance of learning from the past in order to build a better future.

Shaped Staff

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How to Encourage Teachers to Use Technology

How can we encourage teachers who are hesitant to use technology in their practice to take a leap? Explore 4 ways to encourage teachers to use technology.

Billy Soden
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15 Social-Emotional Learning Activities to Empower Students: Teacher’s Guide

SEL activities are designed to help students develop key life skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Kimber Pierich
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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

Explore five benefits of technology in the classroom. Integrating technology in education ignites student learning and improves teachers' capacity.

Debi Christensen
Shaped Contributor

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New Wings: Writing Praise Poems in the Classroom

Poet Glenis Redmond says teaching students how to write a praise poem is a great way to dive into metaphors and similes and have them flex their creative muscles.

Glenis Redmond
Poet and Teaching Artist

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What is Technology Integration in Education?

What is technology integration in the classroom? Learn the advantages of the integration of technology in education.

Debi Christensen
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How to Create an Effective SEL Professional Development Training for Teachers and Staff

Discover how SEL professional development training can provide the foundational knowledge and initial tools needed to implement SEL in schools.

Morgan Hugoboom
Shaped Contributor

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Science Activities for Elementary Students

Get your kids developing hypotheses, performing experiments, and gathering evidence with these interactive science activities for elementary students.

Jordan Friedman
Former Shaped Editor