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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.

 
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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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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?

Discover the advantages of distance education and how it is transforming education.

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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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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 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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How to Create a Student Behavior Contract

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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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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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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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Middle school student enjoys headphones earned through PBIS incentives

17 PBIS Incentives for Middle School Students

Discover 17 PBIS incentives for middle school students. It’s important to create incentives based on your students’ interests.

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5 Beginning of the School Year Activities for Day One

Explore 5 beginning of the school year activities for any classroom. Create positive first impressions for your students

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What Are Some Alternative Forms of Education?

What are some alternative forms of education? From worldschooling to unschooling, explore the different types of alternative schools for students.

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How to Get Back into the Teaching Routine after a Holiday Break

Discover 6 ways you can get back into a teaching routine after a holiday break. Recover from a break fresh, renewed, and free of burnout.

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How to Improve Mental Health in Schools: Mental Health Matters

Learn how to improve mental health in schools. Explore 8 strategies for promoting mental health in schools the support the well-being of students!

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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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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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7 Creative Classroom Management Ideas to Try

Explore 7 creative classroom management ideas that will encourage your students to model positive behaviors in no time.

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