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What does it take to keep today’s students truly engaged? According to Teanna Moore, the answer lies in blending intentionality, inclusivity, and innovation with good, old-fashioned relationship-building. On August 29, 2025, Progress Learning hosted Engaging Minds: Strategies for Effective and Engaging Teaching…

You never plan to be out of the classroom, but sometimes life has other plans. Whether it’s an unexpected sick day, a family emergency, or professional development off campus, a reliable emergency sub plan keeps your classroom running without missing a beat. To make that easier,…

Why Bell Ringers Matter Bell ringers are more than just a routine, they’re a powerful tool to transition students into learning mode. A well-designed bell ringer helps activate prior knowledge, reinforce skills, or even introduce new concepts, all in just a few minutes. But not all…

Absenteeism continues to be one of the most pressing issues schools face today. Following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, chronic absenteeism remains alarmingly high in many districts, with some seeing rates near 30%. But while many efforts focus on improving attendance, there’s another critical question to answer:…

The ACT® is evolving in 2025—and these updates are designed with students in mind. Shorter test times, fewer questions, and more time per item aim to reduce pressure and create a more focused testing experience. But what do these changes actually mean for your students, your classrooms,…

In February 2024, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 171 into law, marking a major update to New Mexico’s high school graduation requirements. While the bill doesn’t mandate personal financial literacy (PFL) statewide, it does require all school districts to add two…

There’s something about the first day of school—the clean whiteboards, the fresh notebooks, the hopeful energy that anything is possible. As a classroom teacher, I always saw it as a rare opportunity: a blank slate to create the kind of classroom culture and academic momentum that would carry…

Written by James Fleming James Fleming is a veteran educator with over 23 years of experience in secondary education. He’s served as a classroom teacher, site administrator, and Director of Assessment and Accountability, leading districtwide initiatives to streamline assessment and improve the use of data for student…

When educators talk about intervention, most immediately think of reading or math—and for good reason. These subjects are tested early, often, and heavily weighted in accountability systems. But science, the subject that teaches students how to question, reason, and explore the world, is too often left behind…