This Spotlight explores strategies to foster an engaging classroom environment that promotes critical thinking and knowledge building. Discover how effective instruction can enhance student engagement, the importance of comprehension strategies in curriculum design, and the essential role of real-world problem-solving in preparing students for their future. From building civility to supporting English learners and motivating students in STEM, these articles offer valuable insights. Articles in this Spotlight include: (1) How Teachers Can Build Civility as a Classroom Norm (Sarah D. Sparks); (2) Teaching Presidential Elections Isn't Easy. How One Teacher Manages (Ileana Najarro); (3) The Classroom Traits and Practices Linked to English Learners' Success (Ileana Najarro); (4) How to Motivate Adolescents in Math and Science: Tips From an Expert (Arianna Prothero); (5) How One District Moved to a 'Knowledge-Building' Curriculum: 3 Key Takeaways (Sarah Schwartz); (6) Are Real-World Problem-Solving Skills Essential for Students? (Lauraine Langreo); and (7) 10 Teachers Swear by These Instructional Approaches for Engaging Students (Larry Ferlazzo). [This Spotlight was sponsored by Gale.]