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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…

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:…

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…

There’s something uniquely energizing, and admittedly nerve-wracking, about the start of a new school year. Whether you’re stepping into your very first classroom or returning for another exciting year, you probably feel a mix of anticipation, enthusiasm, and maybe even a bit of overwhelm. But if you’re feeling…

The State of K-12 Tech Funding in 2025 Educational technology is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. But while the role of tech in learning continues to grow, funding sources are becoming less reliable. Federal programs once considered safe havens (e.g., ESSER, Title I, E-Rate) now…

High school students take many paths after graduation. Some head straight to college, others into the workforce or military, and many explore career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. As educators, it’s important to support every student, no matter where their future leads. Two assessments often come…