CFT Blog Articles

What Affects Learning Effectiveness: 7 Important Factors
While teachers’ lives would undoubtedly be easier if the learning playing fields were always “level,” that will never be the case. No matter how passionate

Engaging With Students in Academic Conversations About Race
Academic conversations about race can be challenging for teachers to lead and manage, especially in today’s divisive political climate. Classroom dynamics, socioeconomic differences, geographic locations,

What Is Mindful Learning & How to Implement It in the Classroom
Anyone who has worked in education in recent years, even if for only a short time, is familiar with the increased focus on mindfulness or

Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices: 6 Strategies for Educators
Educators in the 21st century are more focused on implementing culturally responsive practices and strategies in the classroom than ever before. These practices emphasize diversity,

How Culture Affects Learning – And Not Just for Students
It is impossible to escape the connections between culture and learning, which seem to be a key area of focus for educators and a hot

7 Strategies for Managing Challenging Classroom Behaviors
No matter how talented, engaging, or beloved teachers may be, they will always encounter challenging classroom behaviors. This is a reality of working in education,

How to Establish Active Learning in the Classroom
One of a teacher’s most significant challenges is keeping students engaged, whether wrangling kindergarteners in from recess and trying to focus their energy on an

10 Growth Mindset Examples to Develop Success in School
Educators who help students develop growth mindsets can change the trajectory of a student’s academic and personal success. This is an incredibly important undertaking for