EDUCATION WEEK, October 13, 2026
Student Labels Stick. What Teachers Should Do Instead
By Elizabeth Heubeck
Distracted, Curious, Impulsive, Bright, Struggling, Creative
These are just some of the labels applied to students…
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Educational Leadership
September 1, 2026
Vol. 84, No. 1
Shifting the Digital Wellness Conversation
By: Liz Kolb
“Keeping students digitally healthy in the world of AI means teaching them to use it as an aid—not a replacement—for…
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EDUTOPIA
5 Ways to Connect with the Quiet Students in Your Classroom
These practical steps help students know that they are valued and encourage classroom participation in ways that reduce anxiety.
By Shawn Sutton
August 12,…
Thank you for stopping by my website. My goal is to provide information to help educators "Teach With Heart". I'd love to hear your ideas on what I can add to this website to make it a resource for you.
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“Foreign language anxiety can silence students. Here’s how teachers can help them speak with confidence.”
By: Soyoung Lee
When I worked as an English as a Second Language (ESL) coordinator in California, I noticed…
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What happens when we stop labeling students and start connecting with them?
In elementary school, I (Nita) was a struggling learner placed in a classroom of high-achieving students. My mother wanted me in the “gifted and talented”…
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“Treat your students’ errors with curiosity, not disappointment, and their learning will deepen.” Emma Chiapetta
“We learn more deeply, and the learning sticks, when we make a mistake.” Emma Chiapetta
On an October afternoon…
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“All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them.” Magic Johnson
When someone expects you to be successful at something, do you think…
Student Labels Stick. What Teachers Should Do Instead.
Shifting the Digital Wellness Conversation
The Quiet Student
Designing Learning for Curiosity
Id Like to Hear From You!!!!
10 Things Great Principals Do….
A Hidden Barrier for English Learners
Let’s Drop the Deficit Label
Turning Mistakes Into Learning Opportunities
Expectations