Teaching Secondary Students

9 High School and Middle School Classroom Management Tips for How to Start a New School Year

9 High School and Middle School Classroom Management Tips for How to Start a New School Year

9 High School and Middle School Classroom Management Tips for How to Start a New School YearLouel C. Gibbons, Ph.D.
Published on: 13/01/2026

Implementing these 9 high school and middle school classroom management tips for how to start a new school year will help you create a pleasant and productive learning environment in your classroom for the entire school year.

Classroom Management
12 Tips about National Board Teacher Certification

12 Tips about National Board Teacher Certification

12 Tips about National Board Teacher CertificationLouel C. Gibbons, Ph.D.
Published on: 11/11/2025

Earning National Board Teacher Certification can provide educators with a way to increase their income and enhance their professional credentials. However, the National Board Certification process is expensive, challenging, and time consuming.

Professional Development
7 Ways a Gratitude Journal Helps High School and Middle Grade Students

7 Ways a Gratitude Journal Helps High School and Middle Grade Students

7 Ways a Gratitude Journal Helps High School and Middle Grade StudentsLouel C. Gibbons, Ph.D.
Published on: 13/02/2025

High school and middle grade students face multiple stressors, from academic pressures to social dynamics and drama. The practice of keeping a gratitude journal has emerged as a powerful tool for fostering a positive mindset and enhancing overall well-being.

Journal Writing
14 Reading Comprehension Strategies for Middle Grade and High School Students

14 Reading Comprehension Strategies for Middle Grade and High School Students

14 Reading Comprehension Strategies for Middle Grade and High School StudentsLouel C. Gibbons, Ph.D.
Published on: 13/02/2025

Weak readers struggle in all academic areas. For this reason, incorporating reading comprehension strategies into instruction across the content areas helps middle school and high school students improve their reading comprehension and academic performance across all areas of the secondary school setting.

Reading Comprehension