The joy of teaching and educator well-being
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
Beyond the bookshelves: 3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students’ needs
Changes in school libraries reflect the broader educational shift towards preparing students for the demands of the 21st century
School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention
A majority of K-12 educators regularly think of their own physical safety when at work and say safety has a direct impact on student achievement
The psychology of Disruptive Innovation
By seeking out the right circumstances, education leaders can create the conditions for new models of schooling to emerge, evolve, and eventually transform mainstream conventional education
Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use
A new survey underscores the rapid rise of AI adoption, while identifying the common use cases and challenges of this technology
4 key findings on student engagement
A look at student engagement offers deeper insight into what engages, inspires, and builds confidence in students and educators
Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools
Open discussions can helps parents embrace innovation while guiding children to use technology safely and responsibly
How to leverage microcredentials and LERs in K-12
A new report offers recommendations for implementing recognition technologies to advance skills-based learning for historically excluded students
Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions
Looking at GPAs and test scores together in college admissions offers a more comprehensive view of a student's academic potential
From burnout to balance: How AI could transform teaching
AI can help teachers spend more time doing the things that made them want to become educators in the first place
The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories
Integrating behaviorist and humanistic approaches helps teachers create a classroom environment that is well-managed and emotionally supportive
Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation
If we want Generation Alpha to create world-changing technologies, educators must embrace experiential learning resources and encourage collaboration
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
Encouraging girls and young women to pursue careers in tech and AI creates a more balanced workforce, as well as role models for future students
Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school
Implementing initiatives like STEM education and performance-based learning requires a commitment to beliefs and values
What data is necessary to help students succeed?
A deeper look at what a student-teacher conference should entail reveals interesting insights around how to prepare students for lifelong learrning
Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program
Students are the ultimate beneficiaries of professional learning, technology investments, and other efforts that schools make on the literacy front
Post-pandemic growth is limited, but some populations are progressing
An annual report reveals limited and nuanced national recovery, with some select student populations making promising gains
Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare
The collaborative nature of SBHCs allows clinicians to dive into each student's specific needs, creating a personalized curriculum extending beyond medical checkups
Parents prioritize science of reading in classrooms
An annual survey reveals that parents want to see more reading-specific technologies in their child’s school, and they support student and teacher use of AI
Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential
Virtual academies let districts meet a range of student needs, giving each learner the opportunity to learn in the environment that best suits them
The state of AI: Who is leading AI adoption?
Despite reported benefits of AI adoption, stark differences between high school and higher education adoption emerge
Reimagining attendance: A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents
Regular attendance means students have the opportunity to be present, engaged, and successful in their educational journey
Leveraging collaborative e-learning to support UDL
Applying UDL principles to e-learning design reduces barriers to learning, improves engagement, and ultimately improves outcomes
Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations
Thanks to collaborative teachers and a setting that inspires experimentation, these middle schoolers are discovering that STEAM is the key to their future
10 tips to protect youth well-being online
Federal recommendations underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address the ongoing youth mental health crisis
48 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year
It's that time of year--educators and industry leaders offer their expert advice for an engaging back-to-school experience
More gifted students need accelerated paths
The rise of video conferencing means some students can Zoom into higher-level math courses, reducing transportation barriers
Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students
Supporting neurodiversity means there is no “correct” way that brains work--there is a wide range of ways people perceive the world
Verizon Innovative Learning brings esports to classrooms
Participating schools will receive free coaching guidance from esports professionals, ranging from technical skills to health and wellness for gamers
Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs
Ornek hopes to deploy IC4U for use in smart cities and spaces--continuing her exploration of AI applications with next-generation platforms
Overcoming data center industry staff shortages with skilled tradespeople
High schools and vocational schools could implement programs to introduce students to data center industry careers--and even provide basic training to get them started
6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms
The more paraeducators know about the content and curriculum, class routines, and software programs, the more they can expand instructional options
Using AI analysis to bring out the best in human tutors
AI can help to unearth more precise insights into how to drive better learning outcomes
4 ways to balance rigor and fun in the ELA classroom
A former teacher shares key tips to student engagement: offering students a variety of sources, classroom experiences, and ways to show their learning
Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women
A national report reveals a critical need to improve career guidance to address labor shortages in high-paying STEM roles
Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school
Schools have tried launching new attendance-tracking systems, hiring people to knock on family’s doors, and giving away prizes to help re-engage students
Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird
Whether it’s a graphic novel or a traditional book genre, librarians and teachers know that students are developing key literacy skills
Critical thinking in the digital age of AI: Information literacy is key
With the birth of AI, disinformation has entered a new era, rendering it critical that students possess strong information literacy skills
High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?
Some stakeholders worry that under-resourced schools will struggle to offer high-quality computer science courses due to a lack of certified staff
5 strategies to navigate science literacy in the digital age
