Why we love our SEL tools
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an increasingly important part of the curriculum in many schools—and for good reason. SEL helps students develop key skills they’ll use to…
critical thinking
5 TED-Ed Lessons to help you teach critical-thinking skills
We all know that critical thinking is a very important skill, but how do you teach students to go beyond the obvious response and use reason? In a…
New partnership to promote the 16 Habits of Mind
ASCD, in partnership with Wonder Media, presents a series of animations based on the renowned 16 Habits of Mind developed by Dr. Art Costa and Bena Kallick of…
15 of the best apps to engage students outside the classroom
Learning shouldn’t stop when students leave for summer vacation. Rather, this extended break from the classroom is the perfect time to introduce kids to a variety of mobile…
NEA Student Achievement Grants
The NEA Foundation gives NEA members grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools in any ... Read more
Kick off your Hour of Code with Minecraft’s help
Just in time for Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code, Microsoft Corp. and Code.org have unveiled the Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a coding tutorial…
Using politics to teach critical thinking
As high school social studies teachers in a swing state, election season is some of the most fertile ground for learning, and this past cycle—with all its splashy…
Our research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more
Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. ... Read more
How to sharpen students’ critical thinking skills online
With smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, students have 24/7 access to news, information, and opinions—not all of which are ... Read more
Stretch student collaboration skills with Breakout EDU
The physical and virtual escape games build valuable 21st-century skills. Here's how it works
Encourage critical thinking by turning your class into a Socratic Seminar
With so much talk about the Common Core standards and truly increasing our student’s argumentative powers and critical thinking skills, ... Read more
Stanford course prepares educators for the new school year
The ability to communicate effectively is increasingly recognized as an important skill for students entering the workforce. Two new initiatives ... Read more
Girls outpace boys in tech and engineering problem solving
White and black female students outperformed their male peers in technology and engineering literacy, according to the first-ever nationally representative assessment of technology and engineering literacy from the…
Students see the future through robots
Robotics programs drive interest and teach critical thinking Brittany Lopez held the remote with care, keeping her eyes on the ... Read more
13 apps that promote higher-order thinking standards
These mobile apps go way beyond games Mobile devices are becoming increasingly common in schools because they cost so much ... Read more
Is it time to redesign your curriculum for the 21st century learner?
A new framework advocates for carefully curating what students learn. Is it time to rethink your curriculum?
Why we all need time to tinker with tech
Tinkering in the modern context is a process of trying something to figure out what works or doesn’t to find your way to the best solution, often going…
These 6 questions determine if you’re technology rich, innovation poor
Think your school is innovative with tech? Answer these 6 questions and prepare to reassess At the start of a ... Read more
How the ‘four Cs’ fit with the Common Core
Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are an integral part of the Common Core standards; here are free resources that can help you teach these skills.
How to Create Assessments for The Common Core
Assessments for the Common Core require more than just multiple choice. Learn how to create practice assessments that measure concepts, not facts.
Seven steps to implementing critical student skills
A new book outlines seven key steps to help schools integrate the "4 Cs"—communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity—into their instruction.
How classroom games can help build reasoning skills
While most students enjoy games, even the simplest kind—such as tic tac toe—can help children develop important 21st-century skills such as critical thinking and mathematical reasoning, experts say.
New test measures students’ digital literacy
Employers are looking for candidates who can navigate, critically evaluate, and make sense of the wealth of information available through digital media—and now educators have a new way…
Three-fourths of professionals believe the internet makes us smarter
A survey of web users and professionals found that a majority of them believe the internet is making us smarter, InformationWeek reports—although some critics believe internet use is…