The changing role of literacy today, part 2
We know we must teach children to read proficiently, yet the age-old challenge of getting a child to read on grade level still persists. Fortunately, science and technology…
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Weak cell service? How schools can solve this still-pervasive problem
Today’s students are more connected to their devices than ever before, whether they’re using their tablets or cellular devices to take notes in class, conduct research, or write…
What? Test scores won’t predict academic growth over time
For years, parents and policymakers have looked to test scores to gauge the effectiveness of school districts and teachers. New research from Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor…
A year in the life of a student-centered library
There’s no “typical” day for a library media specialist. In one school day, we can teach a class about fake ... Read more
Incredible: Teachers are forming job-specific collaboration networks. Here’s why and how
A large percentage of public school districts across the U.S. are comprised of 15 or fewer schools; 46 percent of districts have fewer than 1,000 students and a…
4 ways to customize classroom goals for students
Every student is different. There are various external and internal factors that may affect the pace of a student’s learning. ... Read more
Text, tweet, email, call—what do parents want in school communications?
When it comes to school communications, parents today want more information from their children’s teachers and schools, but they also want that information to be timely, targeted, and…
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…
For PD, the days of one-and-done are dead and gone!
According to research from the Center for Public Education, “one-and-done” professional development sessions for teachers simply don't work. With new standards rolling out every year, a one-class-covers-all approach…
These edtech tools are perfect for hassle-free assessments
With the shift in education towards data-driven instruction, teachers spend inordinate amounts of time on assessments: checking for understanding, formative assessment, summative assessment, quizzes, tests, essays, research papers,…
DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award
A partnership with DuPont Pioneer and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence and innovation in ... Read more
5 ways teachers can improve student learning based on current brain research
Educators can positively influence students’ learning by understanding how the brain is shaped by their early experiences—and how it can be rewired and reorganized to work more quickly…
Frontier Internet Cyber Safety Grant
The internet provides students a vast resource for research and learning. Yet, navigating the beneficial and dangerous places online has ... Read more
NEA Learning and Leadership Grants
Learning & Leadership Grants support NEA members for one of the following two purposes: Grants to individuals fund participation in ... Read more
Hoenny Center Project Awards for Teachers
Hoenny Center Project Awards are intended to promote and recognize preK-12 classroom (action) research projects in the area of peer ... Read more
Emperor Science Award Program
To encourage high school students to explore careers in science, and specifically cancer research, PBS Learning Media and Stand Up ... Read more
New generation of Chromebooks designed for millions of students and educators
[Editor’s Note: At Bett, one of the largest education technology conferences in the world, Google is announcing a new line ... Read more
In the marketplace: Online makerspaces and innovative college prep
Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology's near-constant…
15 Hot Edtech Trends for 2017
With every new year comes new ideas. To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and…
Things might be looking up for online language learning
A recent report notes that a decline in U.S. foreign language learning could have negative impacts on the U.S. workforce, but new forecasts indicate the demand for language…
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
Are you using your school’s PLC to its fullest?
When professional learning communities (PLCs) meet frequently to examine and analyze student work and data, higher levels of teacher morale emerge, according to a new report from the…
Getting struggling students to read requires both data and compassion
Too many teachers simply move students along from one grade to the next to be kind, without checking for mastery of skills. Can the impartiality data help?
The link between arts-based learning and STEM
The Art of Science Learning (AoSL), a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded initiative, spearheaded by its Principal Investigator, Harvey Seifter, has ... Read more
Study: Schools may have tech, but they’re not using it
Are students using mobile technology in their daily lives? Undoubtedly yes. Are they using similar tech for learning in the classroom? Not really, according to recent research based…
Study finds successes, challenges in shift to intensive principal preparation
A report released from the Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in partnership with the University ... Read more
App of the Week: One-stop shop for research and writing
Citelighter is an engaging online platform designed to support students and teachers as they tackle the intricacies of the writing process.
Can growth mindset theory reshape the classroom?
Growth mindset holds that every learner has the potential to excel. How could it impact education? Great teachers have long ... Read more
Researchers: Math needs a more visual approach
Taking a more visual approach to math instruction at the K-12 and higher-ed levels could dramatically change brain development as it relates to future math success, according to…
What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?
Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads most effective?
The 4 essentials of a successful Genius Hour
Genius Hour projects may be open ended, but there are still some ground rules. Here are some tips for making Genius Hour work in your school.
Classroom observations may hurt teachers more than they help, study says
Teachers might be at a disadvantage during classroom observation of their instructional practice, which is one of the most widely-used tools for high-stakes job performance evaluations. Research from…
10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students
New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online According to a new report, incorporating Universal Design ... Read more
Research: Digital media could aid early math skills
Children who used media content from PBS KIDS' series PEG + CAT showed improvement in critical math areas involving ordinal numbers, spatial relationships, and 3-D shapes, according to…
Do online charter schools measure up?
New research offers evidence that online charter schools post weaker academic performance and struggle more to maintain student engagement than their conventional brick-and-mortar peers. The National Study of…
Researcher asks: Does the SIS build or dismantle trust?
One researcher is poised to take a fascinating look at Student Information Systems and the data they collect. Are they building a culture of trust?
Teach your students the right way to Google
As in decades past, proper research methods are an essential skill for today’s students. At a time when most students (and adults, for that matter) are accustomed to…
Schools need models for linking data, practice
States and school systems are making significant progress in building educational data systems and are starting to use these systems to improve student achievement, according to a new…
Accountability without autonomy is tyranny
When educational research reaches the public through the corporate media, the consequences are often dire, explains P.L. Thomas for the Daily Kos.
Didn’t ace SAT? Just design microbe transplant research
The New York Times reports: High school seniors with poor grades and even worse SAT scores, you may be just what one of the nation’s most prestigious liberal…