Author: Step Up For Students

  • Wrapping Up 2021 and Planning For 2022

    We know many educators are counting down the days until winter break begins. This year has been a challenging one, so before the break begins, consider giving your teachers a little shout out to let them know their efforts are appreciated! We hope you and your staff will take some time over the break to…

  • The Semester in Review

    The Semester in Review

    We know this semester has been challenging for so many reasons, but we also know that it has been rewarding too! This month we want to help you reflect and recharge. Take a moment to celebrate all the success you experienced this semester and reflect on your opportunities for improvement. Check out our free printable…

  • College and Career Readiness Free Resources

    November is a time when many juniors and seniors across the country begin to prep for life after high school. This month we wanted to provide you with resources to support your high school students as they begin to tackle big questions about their future. We’ve included resources for both the college track and career…

  • Bring STEM into Your Classroom All Year Long

    November 8th is National STEM Day! We hope this month’s resources will help you bring STEM activities and lessons into your classroom all year long! Looking for quick but meaningful STEM activities for your classroom? Dive into these activities from steamsational.com! Explore this toolkit from Edutopia to help you get started with STEM in your…

  • Thank You Principals!

    October is National Principals Month and we’d like to take a moment to say thank you for all the amazing work you do for your school communities! This month’s resources are designed to encourage and inspire you as you inspire and motivate your students and staff.   Need some inspiration and a bit of a…

  • Formative or Summative? That is the Question.

    Students are back in their seats and inevitably they will take assessments.  The type of assessment is completely up to you as their teacher. So, what will it be: formative or summative? Such goes the age-old question. When people think assessment, they tend to think scantrons and number 2 pencils, but this is not always…

  • The Power of Pre-Assessment

    Welcome back to a new and exciting school year! We know many of your students have come to you at very different levels of readiness this year. This makes differentiation in the classroom that much more important. This month’s post focuses on pre-assessment strategies that will help you gauge student readiness before you begin a…

  • Faculty Meetings Worth Attending

    With the first day of school right around the corner, we know your teachers are back in action and so too is the time-honored tradition of the faculty meeting. This month, we hope to give you some resources to help you get the most out of your faculty meetings and start the year off on…

  • Resources for a Successful New School Year

    It’s that time of year again! In just a matter of weeks we will be welcoming students back into our classrooms for a new and exciting year. We’ve included some excellent back to school resources that are sure to inspire you and help you plan for a fantastic year! Check out this collection of back…

  • Planning for a Successful New School Year

    After you have taken some well-deserved time to relax this summer, we know you will be eager to jump into planning for next year. This month’s post is full of excellent “Back to School” planning resources for you and for your teachers! Choose a School-Wide Theme Start the new year on a positive and uplifting…