IBM pursues computer chips that behave more like brains
#4: 5 ways teachers can improve student learning based on current brain research
How students can better overcome language and reading problems thanks to the plastic brain and teacher know-how.
Survey suggests Americans support teachers, but not online education
New poll results from Phi Delta Kappa and Gallup reveal that the American public has an overall positive outlook on its children’s schools, although poll respondents seem to…
Study: 26 percent of teachers cite cyberbullying by parents
Countless stories of bullying, from the sad to the ridiculous, have surfaced over the years as the online community has become more and more connected, Digital Trends reports.
2011 ACT scores show problems with college readiness
Newly released ACT scores on tests used for college admissions show that only 1 in 4 graduates of the class of 2011 who took the exam met four…
States face challenges when it comes to school reform
With a renewed focus on student achievement and school reform, many state education agencies (SEAs) find themselves under pressure to change operations and show positive results, and a…
You can count on this: Math ability is inborn, new research suggests
We accept that some people are born with a talent for music or art or athletics. But what about mathematics? Asks Science Daily.
Bully-ridden schools have lower test scores
Bullying in hallways and locker rooms is linked to lower test scores in the classroom for high school students, a new study finds, Live Science reports.
New web-search formulas have huge implications for students and society
A quiet revolution has taken place in recent months, as Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and other internet gatekeepers have revised their search algorithms in an attempt to bring users…
Kids and technology: The developmental health debate
How much screen time is appropriate for children? Should young kids be exposed to tech for any extended periods of time? The developmental debate has raged for decades,…
Kids who use Facebook do worse in school
That Facebook is hugely distracting is hardly stop-the-presses kind of news, but parents might be dismayed to learn that the social-media site can hobble learning and make kids…
Study: Casual smoking rises among U.S. students
U.S. high school students are unlikely to be heavy smokers, but casual and occasional smoking is on the rise, according to a new study that warns even light…
What makes an effective school principal?
Recent research shows that good principals in K-12 schools can create dramatic improvement, particularly in the lowest performing schools—but the consistency, fairness, and value of current principal evaluation…
Education reform leaves teachers torn across demographics, new study reports
A new study conducted by the National Center for Education Information has uncovered both startling similarities and arresting differences between teachers based upon age, background and political inclination,…
This is your brain on summer
The American ideal of lazy summers filled with fun has an unintended consequence: If students are not engaged in learning over the summer, they lose skills in math…
Survey: Nearly 30% of Michigan teachers report pressure to cheat
One out of three public school educators report pressure from bosses, parents or others to change grades, and nearly 30% say pressure to cheat on standardized tests is…
Math research reveals early-learning needs
Numbers, counting, and low-level arithmetic are three basic competencies that are vital to later success in math, and students should have these key math skills in first grade…
New framework aims to shape K-12 science
A report released July 19 by the National Research Council proposes a new framework for K-12 science education that emphasizes deep understanding of key topics and practices, and…
‘Google effect’ leads to changes in memory
New research reveals that if people expect something to remain easily available, they are more likely to remember where they found the information than the information itself--but if…
Panel: Evolving technology has great classroom potential
Technology, when used properly, has the potential to increase student achievement and engage students in learning. But the overwhelming number of technology devices and solutions sometimes leads to…
How to make STEM education a success
What makes science programs at specialized science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) schools better than ordinary programs? A new report identifies key factors that contribute to effective STEM…
ADHD, learning issues may be linked to secondhand smoke
Children exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes face a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, other behavioral problems and learning disorders, a new study finds, Everyday Health…
Kids predict the future of technology
There might be a reason why the iPad is so popular with young children: It’s intuitive, touchable, and an extension of oneself—features that, according to a new survey,…
Too many hours on the job may put teens at risk
According to HealthDay, high school students who work more than 20 hours a week at part-time jobs during the school year may be more likely to have academic…
Survey reveals need for tech skills in college, workforce
A new survey reinforces the concern that while students must have technology skills to succeed as they enter college and the workforce, their schools are not meeting this…
Report highlights importance of early childhood education
Children who attend high-quality pre-kindergarten programs are more likely to graduate from high school, says a new report that calls on states and communities to build an aligned…
Civil rights survey: 3,000 US high schools don’t have math beyond Algebra I
To better diagnose achievement gaps and help education leaders tailor solutions, federal civil rights officials on Thursday released an expanded, searchable set of information--drawn from schools in more…
Minority U.S. schools have inexperienced teachers: report
U.S. schools with African-American students are twice as likely to have teachers with little experience as majority white schools in the same district, according to new data released…
Amount of time teens spend online can improve digital literacy
Don't disconnect your kids: teenagers who spend time on the web are more digitally literate during a time when technological proficiency is increasingly important, a recent report suggests,…
Demand for online learning increases
In just three years, the number of high school students who have access to online learning has tripled, while twice as many middle school students are now learning…
Technology plays role in inappropriate student-teacher relationships
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How brain research might affect instruction
The 32nd annual International Society for Technology in Education conference kicked off June 26 with a lesson relating brain function to teaching and learning, and attendees explored how…
Report: Hispanic-white achievement gap still wide in education
The Hispanic-white educational achievement gap has remained wide over the past two decades, according to a new report by the Department of Education's statistical center that a Department…
College entrance exam ACT’s validity questioned
A new study has found that two of the four main parts of the ACT--science and reading--have "little or no" ability to help colleges predict whether applicants will…
Bipolar diagnoses up 40 times from decade ago
A recent study shows that the number of American children diagnosed with bipolar disorder increased 40 times in the last 10 years, the Star Tribune reported.
New project could improve results from school web searches
A new partnership between the Association of Educational Publishers and Creative Commons aims to improve internet search results for teachers and students by creating a metadata framework designed…
British Library, Google in deal to digitize books
A treatise on the hippopotamus and a description of the first engine-driven submarine are among 250,000 books to be made available online in a deal between Google and…
More Hispanic students graduating and attending college, census says
A higher percentage of young Hispanic adults is finishing high school, and the number attending a two-year college has nearly doubled over the last decade, according to Census…
Study shows long-term benefits of preschool
