Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy
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Beyond digital literacy: Why K-12 educators must prioritize data literacy
Using digital tools does not automatically mean students, or educators, understand the quality, context, or implications of the data they see
Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle
Implementing failure in the classroom isn’t about making school harder--it’s about making learning more meaningful
Using technology to support learning through movement
The right technology can use the fun of physical activities to reinforce learning concepts
How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area
Creating a real-world connection to classroom topics fosters a sense of responsibility and boosts student engagement
5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications
Engaging with STEM concepts helps students establish a foundation for lifelong learning and inquiry
A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction
The rise of AI-powered, online apps for instruction is allowing for mass learning at unprecedented speed and scale
Explicit instruction: Students need more of it
Explicit instruction is a deliberate progression of modeling, guided practice, and independent practice of a skill or a concept
Growing communicative, knowledge-building composers: A focus on process
Digital skills are skills students will use for life, and they’re already part of many state and national standards
Using free resources to connect the environment to education
Drawing connections between classroom topics and industries better prepares students to think critically and pushes them to live curiously
Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025
Support and flexibility in classroom learning can help students and their families thrive
Partnering for a global future: The Madrid connection
Global competency is not correlated to other areas of academic performance and must be directly taught
6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025
K-12 teaching and learning trends are increasingly focused on fostering essential skills like critical thinking and adaptability to prepare students for the future
Turning classroom boredom into student brilliance
Educators can use boredom to their advantage by tailoring their content to meet student needs
Where AI and multimodal learning will go in 2025
The future of learning depends on a hybrid approach that combines unique human teaching with the versatility of AI
3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning
Even reluctant students become interested in science when they know their work is applicable to the world around them
A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement
There is no silver bullet to remedy student engagement--there are, however, strategies we can use to help our cause
How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking
It’s vital to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in a new digital age
The 10 most common questions teenagers asked about the election
Chalkbeat and Headway received more than 500 questions from teens about this year’s presidential election. Here are their most frequently asked questions--and our answers
Educators outline 5 priorities for the new school year
Educators and school leaders offer insights into their top focus areas and must-do action items for the new school year
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
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
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
Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory
Recognizing and responding to students’ cognitive needs is key to nurturing intellectual and emotional development
Stop using AI to replicate outdated teaching–get creative, instead
When used creatively and collaboratively, AI can help students learn more than just facts--it can teach them important skills for the future
How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum
At ISTELive 24, combining project-based learning with hands-on engagement yields inspiring results
Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking
Personalized education and fostering a nurturing learning environment via intentionality are critical components of an instructional strategy
4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year
Educators offer insight into what worked and where they found success in their schools and classrooms this year
4 strategies that bring nature’s power to your classroom
Weaving nature into existing science lessons can foster student curiosity and creativity
4 ways to encourage play in education
Play is essential for learning—but all too often, educators don’t include it in classrooms
3 ways to avoid summer learning loss
Educators can find fun and engaging ways to keep students’ brains in shape during summer break
5 educators share insights into teaching and learning
Educators are committed to ensuring students have rich and diverse learning experiences--here's how they're innovating
4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking
Often, modern teaching tools stifle students’ curiosity—but this doesn’t have to be the case
Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking
Leveraging the right technology is one of the best ways to support students during project-based learning activities
6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024
As a new calendar year gets underway, new initiatives and trends will emerge to impact teaching and learning
Friday 5: Strategies to promote student success
Student success is the driving force behind everything educators do--here's how to support it in your schools
Student engagement requires more than edtech tools
At FETC 2024, a look at how educators must go beyond tech integration if they want to boost student engagement
Friday 5: Student learning under the microscope
Student learning is at the epicenter of teaching--here are five important components of successful student learning
Friday 5: Teaching strategies for classroom success
Teaching strategies are instrumental in students' success and contribute to an engaged classroom
Promoting music education beyond the classroom
Community partnerships and impactful programs extend the reach of music education
Controversy on whether growth mindset works will strengthen the theory
