Teaching: Ending on a high note

Congratulations! You’re almost there- the end of the semester is in sight! As we near the last week of classes, there is an opportunity to wrap up with impact and purpose. Too often, December’s frenzied deadlines leave us rushing through those final moments, but as Kristi Rudenga shares in 7 Ideas to Perk Up Your Last Day of Class, a well-designed closing can amplify everything students have learned. Whether through creative prompts, thoughtful reflections, or a simple goodbye, Rudenga shows how to turn the semester’s end into a meaningful and memorable high point.