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6 Fun Exercises to Boost Students’ Vocabulary
There is more to learning vocabulary than memorizing definitions. Vocab is key to reading comprehension, language development, and clear communication.
If You Want to Know How to Engage Students, Ask Them!
Five middle and high school students describe what makes classroom learning content fun, valuable, and engaging.
Education 2020, A Year in Review | Part Two: August – December
After a year like no other, The Juice is breaking down the biggest news stories from 2020 that affected education in the US and around the world.
Education 2020, A Year in Review | Part One: January – July
After a year like no other, The Juice is breaking down the biggest news stories from 2020 that affected education in the US and around the world.
How to Engage Students Despite Diminishing Attention Spans
Unlike static textbooks, current events keep our students engaged and informed in classroom learning while enhancing their comprehension and media literacy.
Turning Off Autopilot: Why Teaching Critical Thinking is Important
Critical thinking is one of those terms we use a lot but aren’t always 100% sure what it means. Here’s what it is and why it is important.
9 Great Books for Young Adult Readers over this Winter Break
The Juice’s Young Adult Literature Expert Lilli Leight Gives 3 Recommended Books for Lower Middle, Upper Middle, and High School Students.
How Critical Thinking Skills Develop: A Brainy Overview
Ways to Leverage our Teens’ Neural Growth-Spurts to Develop Their Critical Thinking.
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3 Ways The Juice Can Facilitate Productive and Thoughtful Discussions
Classroom discussions engage students and invite them to explore and express their own thoughts and ideas. Discussions increase students’ interest and investment in their own learning.
Learning From Learners: A Student List of Do’s and Don’ts for Teachers
We reached out to students across the country to ask what advice they would give teachers. Here is some candid, thoughtful, and reassuring advice from them.
Daily STEAM Videos: What They Are and How to Use Them
Every edition of The Juice has a “Life Hack” video. These STEAM videos highlight how things work. Learn how they can be used in and out of the classroom.
Teach, Learn, and Engage with Infographics
Use infographics in the classroom to boost students’ interest, retention, and numerical comprehension and reasoning skills.
6 Fun Exercises to Boost Students’ Vocabulary
There is more to learning vocabulary than memorizing definitions. Vocab is key to reading comprehension, language development, and clear communication.
If You Want to Know How to Engage Students, Ask Them!
Five middle and high school students describe what makes classroom learning content fun, valuable, and engaging.
