Discover how one Kagan Model School used Kagan Structure-A-Month (SAM) Club to empower its teachers with practical, engaging strategies to boost student learning. By focusing on one cooperative learning structure each month, teachers refine their skills, share successes, and build a supportive community. These monthly sessions provide a platform for teachers to share successes, address challenges, and collectively elevate their instructional methods. Participating in a SAM Club fosters a supportive community, encourages continuous improvement, and ensures that educators are equipped with diverse tools to meet their students' needs effectively. Read Article

In this insightful podcast-style video, Dr. Dawn Mann and Dr. Yuridia Nava, experienced school counselors, share their transformative experiences with Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures. They discuss how implementing these strategies has fostered student engagement, enhanced social skills, and created more inclusive classroom environments. Delve into their journey to understand the profound impact of cooperative learning on student success. Read Article

Imagine waking up every morning excited to step into your classroom. In this inspiring story, discover how a new teacher transformed his teaching experience using Kagan Structures—fostering deeper student engagement, collaboration, and a renewed sense of joy in his work. Whether you’re a new teacher or have ever felt the weight of routine or burnout, this uplifting read will remind you why you became an educator in the first place! Read Article

If you're a pre-service teacher, new teacher, or support either, check out this article. It shows how Kagan Cooperative Learning structures can totally transform a classroom—boosting student engagement, making management easier, and giving new teachers the confidence they need to thrive. It’s a quick, encouraging read from an experienced educator and mentor that shows just how powerful the right strategies can be from day one. Don’t miss it! Read Article

“In the Kagan classroom, everyone is learning because everyone is talking.” Some students can go days without speaking in the traditional classroom. This creates disengagement and disinterest. Kagan creates avenues for engaging every student, every day. Shifting from teacher-led instruction to student-centered learning boosts comprehension and retention. This article describes how Kagan is both theoretically sound and research-based to enhance student learning. Read Article

In this inspiring article, discover how teachers are successfully rebuilding students’ social-emotional skills in the wake of COVID-19. Using Kagan Cooperative Learning structures, teachers provide a forum for students to interact frequently with peers, work cooperatively, practice social skills, and bounce back from setbacks—skills that are essential for both learning and life. Read Article