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    School Leaders | Teachers

    What is Popcorn Reading? (and 6 better classroom strategies to try)

    ByBig Ideas Educator March 8, 2022August 15, 2025

    What is popcorn reading? Popcorn reading is no longer considered a best practice in education. However, some teachers across the United States still utilize popcorn reading and some other variations of it. The purpose of this blog post is to equip teachers with information about why popcorn reading has fallen from grace, and to offer…

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    Teachers

    11 Easy Ways to Support Student Autonomy in the Classroom

    ByBig Ideas Educator February 28, 2022October 23, 2023

    Have you ever sat in a classroom or professional development, and all you could think about was the annoying noises you heard, the restrictive nature of the assignments or group activities, or even your physical position within the space? When students feel like they have no choices to make in their learning environment or in…

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    Parents | Teachers

    Navigating Girl Drama: 20 Ways Schools and Parents Can Help Calm the Storm

    ByBig Ideas Educator January 14, 2022September 3, 2025

    It starts with a whisper. A rumor is started, and it spreads like wildfire. Girls become divided, friendships are ruined, and reputations are tarnished. This is girl drama, and it can be extremely harmful to girls both mentally and emotionally. In this blog post, we will discuss how schools and parents can help girls to…

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    Teachers

    25 Practical Tips for New Teachers (especially the naive ones)

    ByBig Ideas Educator January 14, 2022November 5, 2024

    It’s daunting, isn’t it? You’ve just been hired as a new teacher and now you’re expected to perform miracles in the classroom. It’s no wonder so many new teachers feel overwhelmed and lost during their first year. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! In this post, we will share 25 tips for new teachers…

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    Teachers

    12 Game-Changing Classroom Behavior Management Strategies to Transform Your Teaching

    ByBig Ideas Educator December 27, 2021September 3, 2025

    There’s no denying that one of the hardest parts of teaching for any new teacher is classroom management. In fact, teachers who are still struggling with students’ behavior years into their careers will find it hard to accomplish much in terms of student growth and test scores – the thing upon which our careers seem…

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    Teachers

    How to Deal with an Angry Parent as a Teacher – 6 Important Steps

    ByBig Ideas Educator December 15, 2021September 3, 2025

    If you’ve been teaching any length of time at all, you’ve probably dealt with a parent who was unhappy with you. Sometimes they are totally in the wrong, and other times the upset parent had a right to be a little peeved. None of us are perfect. Here are six steps that outline how to…

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