5 secrets to stronger high school connections
Air filters are playing a big part in safe school reopening plans
Returning to class safely amid the rampant spread of the delta variant, combined with low vaccination rates, requires steps like masking—and using air filters
The next wave of K-12 innovation: How educators are shaping the future of edtech
The greatest innovations come from teachers who remove learning guardrails and show students the joy and excitement in trying something new
How to navigate historically high absenteeism
Truly successful chronic absenteeism solutions are those that focus on re-engaging students with their school communities
Building AI for kids: A developer’s guide to age-appropriate safety architecture
Building AI products for children isn’t harder than building them for adults—but it does carry different considerations
Student use of AI for homework rises as concerns grow about critical thinking skills
Students are clearly embracing AI as a learning tool, but they’re also conflicted about what it means for their own learning
Taking a deeper look at students’ well-being
A new analysis reveals quiet but meaningful improvements in student well-being, behavior, and connection--despite ongoing academic challenges
Why digital resilience is critical for U.S. K-12 schools
Education depends on stability--in a digital-first environment, that stability increasingly rests on cyber resilience
Boosting student engagement on World Math Day
Solutions that build lesson practice in a gaming environment have proven very effective in helping students build a love for learning
Data intelligence in education: Building the right foundation for better decisions
Education needs systems that make trusted data usable--that is where real transformation begins
The layer every AI roundup is missing: Why methodology matters more than content
The AI tools that will actually shift outcomes for students are the ones built on pedagogical foundations
A superintendent’s view: Engagement, not enforcement, is the answer to absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism rarely begins with a student deciding to break a rule--more often, it reflects a gradual erosion of engagement
From fragmentation to fidelity: How Wayne-Westland built a literacy system that works
Proper diagnostics create a foundation to help close the literacy gap and drive measurable outcomes for all students
Where traditional education falls short in an increasingly digital world
Teaching students essential technology skills at an early age ensures that they master critical thinking skills to become successful workers
The AI-resistant classroom is a myth: Designing assessments that assume AI is present
The goal is not to eliminate AI from student workflows; the goal is to ensure that human thinking remains central
Key tips to help district leaders use data to improve attendance
Chronic absenteeism is predictable and preventable--if district leaders respond quickly enough to change the pattern
5 keys to turn escape rooms into classroom inspiration
Using the Engineering Design Process and Process of Scientific Inquiry can help educators design educational escape rooms that are meaningful and fun
As classrooms go digital, are educators ready?
Educators can develop best practices that ensure digital learning fulfills its promise rather than amplifies its problems
When it comes to student attendance, are districts measuring the wrong thing?
As pressure to improve attendance mounts, it’s silencing the alarm that kids are still struggling once they return to the classroom
Nearly half of high school students now use AI in college search
A new survey of 5,000 teens finds AI has growing influence on whether students go to college, where they apply, and what they study
The biliteracy advantage: How heritage languages boost English proficiency and workforce readiness
Embracing multilingual learning cultivates the next generation of confident, literate, and globally ready citizens
From high school to career: 6 CTE trends to track in 2026
States and employers are increasingly integrating CTE into broader workforce and talent development strategies
Strengthening the PK-12 leadership pipeline during a succession crisis
Without intentional investment, the PK-12 leadership pipeline will continue to narrow as retirements outpace preparation
New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning
Project Lead The Way partners with the Indiana Microschool Collaborative to provide learning units designed for microschools and other emerging education models
How location precision enhances safety and reduces response times in emergencies
Effective emergency response depends on knowing how to get to the right place at the right time and with the right resources
AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already broken
In an era where text can be generated instantly, the most valuable evidence of learning is the human reasoning behind the finished product
A smarter way to modernize aging school facilities
A practical framework for education leaders to prioritize safety, resilience, and continuity when upgrading aging school facilities
Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long
When schools and public libraries work together, they don’t just promote summer reading--they nurture lifelong readers
Fueling student passion for STEM with project-based learning
Through PBL, students actively engage in real-world problems that require them to use STEM concepts to solve complex problems
Tips and tools to effectively differentiate learning for student engagement
When we meet students at their level and celebrate their progress, we help them discover their own love for learning
New CoSN report underscores importance of intentional, reliable edtech use
Strength, creativity and humanity of educators and IT leaders will be the driving forces behind true edtech innovation
A new PLC model that builds collective efficacy and fights teacher burnout
Why modern professional learning communities need to focus on adult learning, real problems, and spreading innovation
A quicker climb up the literacy mountain: Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading
First graders who are behind in reading have a much higher chance of still being behind in fourth grade
What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026
Solving the literacy crisis requires a commitment to implementation and letting go of familiar approaches that aren't serving students
5 high-frequency and irregular word teaching strategies rooted in the Science of Reading
Educators can move beyond rote memorization and equip young learners with the tools they need for fluent, confident reading
Building pathways to purpose: How we can empower students for an uncertain future
The most powerful opportunities for students become available and accessible when multiple organizations come together to support their success
Mis-identifying “504-only” students
At a time of teacher shortage, high percentages of students with 504 plans contributes to current recruitment and attrition problems
New research challenges fears about AI in the classroom
A new analysis shows AI is most often used to promote reasoning, analysis, and evaluation rather than answer-getting
How early cognitive training leads to lifelong brain strength
Using technology for cognitive training in the classroom can help improve student engagement and performance, while building a lasting foundation for robust brain health in the future
The digital divide redux: Why AI is the new broadband
AI models should ensure every instructor, student, and creator has a viable economic access path
Despite platform fatigue, educators use AI to bridge resource gaps
