The coming coding revolution
I think we’re now going through a phase a lot like the beginning of the Renaissance, which is why I think we need to teach all the kids…
Teaching & Learning
How many teachers are effective reading instructors?
Only 11 states currently verify that all teacher candidates planning to teach either elementary or special education have learned the most effective methods for teaching children how to…
3 thoughtful tips to help students design their futures
While research shows a positive connection between higher education and economic status, it’s important to recognize that the traditional route to higher education does not work for every…
10 online music education tools
Online tools for music education have skyrocketed in recent years, and they were--and continue to be--essential in helping music educators connect with students of all ages.
Are writing skills being left behind during the pandemic?
As teachers struggle to manage a combination of remote and face-to-face instruction, it is difficult to imagine how students are being encouraged to write regularly. These unique times…
5 ways to upgrade paper-based activities for all learners
In my current role as an Instructional Design Facilitator for elementary science, I am challenged to take many of the traditional paper-based activities teachers have used and transform…
Supporting students with reading challenges during COVID
A new survey of more than 800 teachers reveals how teachers of students with reading challenges such as dyslexia, cerebral palsy, and low vision encountered even more challenges…
6 steps to a culturally responsive classroom
The U.S. reached an important milestone several years ago—minority students now comprise the largest demographic group in our nation’s public ... Read more
Using comics across the curriculum
Comics are a fantastic tool for inspiring student engagement, leveling the playing field so students can demonstrate their learning even if they aren’t great writers, and scaffolding intimidating…
Building critical thinking skills online
As educators, we often hear about the importance of teaching critical thinking skills to our students. What we hear about less, however, are the most effective techniques for…