Podcast Episode · School of Practice · 02/03/2026 · 21m

Hi everyone! I’m Anne — the producer of Edutopia’s podcast, School of Practice. We’re working on a new episode about handwriting, and we want to hear from you! 🎧 With so much emphasis on digital…

Podcast Episode · School of Practice · 11/25/2025 · 20m

This popular browser extension addresses two teacher needs—quickly generating customized sub plans and tracking the evolution of student writing assignments.

Teachers can use these techniques to gauge students’ understanding mid-lesson and then decide whether to reteach or press ahead.

Podcast Episode · School of Practice · 10/28/2025 · 21m

Podcast Episode · School of Practice · 09/17/2025 · 14m

From new school policies to informal hallway chats, here’s how school leaders can communicate with heart, clarity, and purpose.

From blending up fresh smoothies to raising chickens, these clubs require commitment—and they deliver joy, connection, and community in return.

From 'finding the lull' to the magic of a dramatic whisper, these teacher-tested strategies quickly get high school students focused and back on track.

For an upcoming podcast episode, we want to understand what you see in class when students struggle to focus. What routines do you use to help students build focus at the start of a new year? Thanks f...

Despite years of investment, many schools are still missing the mark on technology integration. Here’s what the experts told us needs to change—and how to get started this year.

Explore real-world applications of AI in teaching, from feedback tools to grading assistance, straight from an experienced classroom teacher

a conversation with Tyler Rablin

An edtech expert shares how the popular AI tool can help you save time while increasing your impact.

By inviting students to dissect the texts they love—from music lyrics to horror films—teachers are unlocking deeper engagement and critical literacy skills.

Engaging in a back-and-forth with AI programs to refine the prompt and the output can help educators generate high-quality learning materials.

It’s no easy task, but developing your tone of voice can build trust, reduce conflict, and set the stage for more learning in your classroom, research shows.

How using subtle gestures, spatial awareness, and tone of voice can nudge your classroom toward smoother operations.

When the energy in the room is too high or off track, what strategies help you reset and refocus your students? If this is a challenge you struggle with, check out the comments.

We're planning future stories, and we want to hear directly from you about the topics you want Edutopia to cover next.

In pursuit of big gains, students’ smaller successes can go unnoticed. Research suggests that’s a missed opportunity to spark motivation.

The benefits of investing in culture building are clear—the methods less so. This list of simple, educator-tested strategies can help you get started.