When students are pushed beyond their comfort zone to solve problems that are hard—but still within their ability—learning outcomes improve. How do you find this sweet spot?

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Wow. This new Twitter is so confusing. What a mess

In summary: (1) Family time is limited—cherish it. (2) Friend time is limited—prioritize real ones. (3) Partner time is significant—never settle. (4) Children time is precious—be present. (5) Coworker time is significant—find energy. (6) Alone time is highest—love yourself.

Goodbye, raised hands. Hello, thumbs up—a participation strategy that enables *all* students to join the conversation, not just the fastest or most vocal ones. 👍🏾 #HowLearningHappens

Lab work is an integral part of the chemistry experience. It allows students to explore chemical concepts, view changes in matter, and acquire scientific skills in an atmosphere that mimics a professional scientific environment.

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Taking notes on their writing *while* they’re writing is one good metacognitive strategy for students. ✏️🗒️ edutopia.org/article/making…

Could switching up your students’ note-taking tools help them retain information better? *3 researched-backed strategies* for better notes.

Gratitude is a magic emotion. When you feel gratitude, you can’t feel anger or sadness at the same time.

Rules: 1. Player one serves up something they are grateful for. 2. Player 2 must “return” the gratitude with something they are grateful for. 3. Repeat “serving” gratitudes back to all the players until the 3-min timer goes off.

The way a teacher talks about grades can influence students and parents. Find out how you can keep the focus on the *skills* students are mastering. edutopia.org/article/5-ways…

How can you know whether the content you're teaching one day is *really* sticking the next day?

We just wrapped up our MYP & DP Winter Showcase. Congrats to all of our performers and special thanks to everyone involved with the event. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel in case you missed it!

The arts—music, theater, drawing and painting—are powerful tools for making sense of the world. New studies are beginning to pull them back towards the center of the academic curriculum.

According to research, the mere presence of a cell phone can trip some of our deepest brain wiring and drain cognitive resources. What does it mean for learners? "Physical separation from the phone is the only effective solution."

We are delighted to invite you to the International Cultural Festival at Horizon International School on March 4th. Our school takes great pride in the diverse cultural backgrounds of our students and staff, and we want to celebrate and share this diversity with our community.

A team of secondary students from our Sports Committee, ABC, grade 10, and the Marine Club have teamed up to put on a 2 day event to raise money for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

In this world, where you can be anything- be kind. Thanks to our students and their mentor Megan Leger of Anti-Bullying club horizonjapanIS for raising awareness to end bullying & giving a voice to the victims. We celebrated the #pinkshirtday today. #BeKindAlways

Here’s a useful tip to help students improve their writing: Ask them to read their work aloud. While it may not feel as natural—or as modest—as reading silently, it can help them catch often-overlooked errors, new research shows. 🧵 1/4