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Amanda Clark

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Amanda Clark is a freelance education writer and guest contributor to the former Classcraft blog, which is now part of HMH.

 

6 Fun Field Trip Ideas for Middle School Students

Explore 6 out-of-the-box field trip ideas for middle school students to connect them to real-world learning that they’ll always remember.

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5 Alternatives to Homework (That Help Teachers Out, Too)

Try these 5 alternatives to homework. Alternative homework ides can help teachers out while keeping students learning.

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8 Creative Classroom Management Ideas to Try

Explore 8 creative classroom management ideas that will encourage your students to model positive behaviors in no time.

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Video Games and Education: Effects of Video Games on Students' Academic Performance

Can video games be educational? Check out these 5 benefits of video games in education.

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8 Creative Book Project Ideas to Replace the Traditional Book Report

Try these 8 creative book project ideas to engage your students! Motivate students to read while offering a refreshing break from traditional assignments.

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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.

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Student Check-In/ Check-Out Sheets

Learn more about student check-in/ check-out sheets and how they can improve classroom behavior, self-efficacy and resliency.

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8 Steps to Developing an MTSS plan (and Other Considerations)

Explore 8 steps to developing an MTSS Plan. An MTSS implementation plan provides a framework for improving student achievement

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How to Create a Student Behavior Contract

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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.

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10 Benefits of a Behavior Contract for Students

Explore 10 benefits of behavior choice contracts and how they can be helpful in specifying expectations for behavior in the classroom.

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How to Improve Mental Health in Schools: Mental Health Matters

Learn how to improve mental health in schools. Explore 12 strategies for promoting mental health in schools the support the well-being of students!

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PBIS Review: Does PBIS Work?

Does PBIS work? Explore how PBIS can offer new ways for students to seek rewards as well as the benefits of intrinsic motivation.

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10 Benefits of MTSS

Read about 10 benefits of MTSS. Research shows that the MTSS framework is a proven method for improving student performance.

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What Are the Advantages of Distance Education?

What are the advantages of distance learning? Discover the advantages of distance education and how it is transforming education in the wake of COVID-19.

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18 PBIS Incentives for Middle School Students

Discover 18 PBIS incentives for middle school students. It’s important to create incentives based on your students’ interests.

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What Are the Benefits of Social-Emotional Learning in Schools?

Learn about the benefits of social-emotional learning in schools. While it may be a relatively new area of study, the benefits of SEL are already starting to show.

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6 Beginning of the School Year Activities for Day One

Explore 6 beginning of the school year activities for any classroom. Create positive first impressions for your students

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