5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025
When it comes to figuring out what to do after high school, too many of today's young people are anxious, uninformed, and unprepared.
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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning
Creating engaging STEM learning experiences in middle school is essential to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love for STEM topics--and potentially encourage students to pursue…
How to Empower Students to Navigate Politics and Media Bias in the 2024 Election
It’s tough enough for the average American to navigate through the torrents of mis- and disinformation flooding social media platforms. ... Read more
14-year-old Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Inventing an AI Handheld Pesticide Detector
ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett ... Read more
5 ways online coding programs prep students for success
When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal. I’d used a gamified coding platform in my…
Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations
How did the Crockett Foundation’s students, most of whom attend Title I schools and live in historically under-resourced communities, achieve this sort of success? The answer can be…
Integrating VR into your classroom is easier than you think
Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time…
Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs
A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher…
BrainPop at 25—New CPO Jay Chakrapani discusses the past, present, and plans for the future.
Tim and Moby are getting up there. But according to Brainpop Chief Product Officer Jay Chakrapani, they aren’t slowing down. ... Read more
3 tips to combat chronic absenteeism in high schools
One surefire way to support student success? Consistent, positive family communication. In elementary school, there’s frequent outreach.
Why support for students and a strong school culture are key to this middle school principal
As a high school wrestler many years ago, Jon Wilcox was expected to help coach much younger students who were learning to wrestle. It was a role he…
Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no
If you’re an eighth grader who wants to take algebra, can you even take the class? The answer to that question, it turns out, depends a lot on…
SpringMath by Sourcewell Receives Highest Possible Ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention
Staples, Minn. — SpringMath, an award winning, complete MTSS solution for math, recently received the highest possible rating for fall ... Read more
Analytics in Action
Highlights from a recent conversation, where an expert panel shares insights on using analytics unique to their district to optimize recruitment processes, enhance employee engagement, and implement analytics…
A model to reduce school shootings
For three consecutive years, the U.S has had a record high number of school shootings, resulting in a repetitive cycle of grievances, anger, and frustration.
How this middle school teacher gets students to challenge themselves in math
When Salvador Quijada, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Philip’s Academy Charter School, thinks back on his own journey as a mathematician, he gives credit to…
Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators
In today's fast-paced world, STEM education has become imperative for global progress. Traditionally, the spotlight on STEM education appears to occur in high school and late middle school…
5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance
As someone who began teaching in middle school, I’ve had plenty of firsthand experience dealing with boredom in the classroom. Most educators will recognize the signs.
When embracing the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance…
Big Deals—Khan Academy Boosts National Civics Bee, AI Tackles Campus Safety, and Stanford Offers Online Math
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation this month announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee. The competition is ... Read more
The pandemic is over–but American schools still aren’t the same
On a recent Friday at Gary Comer Middle School in Chicago, you had to squint to see signs of the pandemic that upended American education just a few…
Unlocking middle school potential: Exploring career education and soft skills
In this special edition of Innovations in Education, Content Director Kevin Hogan speaks with McGraw Hill’s Patrick Keeney about various aspects of career and tehcnical education (CTE).
Like it or not, ChatGPT is our new learning partner
With so much publicity, it is reasonable to assume that all students from middle school through post-secondary are aware of ChatGPT's power. Whether you like it or not,…
Aperture Education Launches Two New Solutions to Cultivate Students’ Social and Emotional Competence
Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning assessments for K-12 schools, has added ... Read more
Advocating for student mental health starts here
For the last 17 years, I have devoted my career to advocating for comprehensive school counseling programs. This is my passion and the focus of my efforts every…
Increase Student Engagement with 21 Hands-On Science Experiments
Download 21 educator-tested experiments to engage your students in hands-on science learning with Vernier technology. This e-book includes experiments in ... Read more
4 ways to use ChatGPT in your STEM classroom
Back in 2007 when I was teaching Algebra I at the local middle school, the biggest question for mathematics teachers on our campus was whether students could use…
5 ways to help educators experience more joy
I was recently working with middle school educators and asked them about the biggest challenges they are facing. Without skipping a beat, they said dealing with discipline issues,…
Carousel Cloud Scales with Indianapolis School District for K-12 Communications
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – The Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Washington Township in Indianapolis is midway through a district-wide Carousel Cloud ... Read more
How a middle school teacher grew students’ math scores despite pandemic challenges
As a senior at Indianapolis’ Ben Davis High School, Jacob Gregory enrolled in an Exploratory Teaching program. He thought of it as an easy way to leave school…
As we embrace the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance…
Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 Adds New, Cutting-Edge Edtech Tool to Middle School and High School Curriculum to More Deeply Engage Students in Science
Charlotte, NC — Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 today announced an expansion of its partnership with Discovery Education that adds a ... Read more
KCAV and Rise Vision Help Middle School Use Digital Signage and Social Media App to Boost Student Motivation and Engagement
Derby, Kansas – Derby North Middle School (DNMS) in Derby, Kansas, has found a unique and effective way to build ... Read more
I’m a first-year teacher. How do I become successful in the classroom?
This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…
Discovery Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Hands-On Science in Elementary School Classrooms
Acton, MA – Discovery Museum announced a 30-year milestone for its in-school STEM program, Traveling Science Workshops, having delivered hands-on ... Read more
An OER curriculum brings my students’ lives into our classroom
When I was growing up, I assumed that my teachers knew everything, including all of the “right answers.” Now that I’ve been a teacher for 15 years, I…
Treering Yearbooks Launches New Donation Feature
SAN MATEO, CA — Treering Yearbooks – a company modernizing traditional yearbooks – enables schools across America to make yearbooks ... Read more
NWEA Shares Progress on Using AI to Identify and Remove Barriers Within Mathematics for Students with Visual Impairment
Portland, OR – NWEA, a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, today announced progress it has ... Read more
Why Career Exploration Should Begin in Middle School—and How to Make It Happen
Many school systems build career exploration into the high school experience. However, evidence suggests that middle school is actually the ... Read more
Slooh Partners with TransAstra to Add to its Network of Student-Controlled Telescopes – This Time in Space
Washington Depot, Connecticut, August 10, 2022 – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of major celestial events ... Read more