Beyond ‘feeling good’: A deeper approach to student mental health
Mental health concerns among K-12 students are reaching unprecedented levels. According to the CDC, 40 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and 20 percent have seriously considered suicide.
AI prompt engineering: A critical new skillset for 21st-century teachers
Prompt engineering–the ability to craft precise, thoughtful inputs for AI tools to produce effective outputs–is quickly becoming an essential skill in modern education. More than a technical trick, it’s a pedagogical shift.
3 ways to rethink reading intervention with AI
Many teachers are aware of both the problem and the potential solution, yet feel uncertain about taking the next step. AI, when used thoughtfully, can support reading growth–especially for students who haven’t responded to traditional methods alone.
Study: AI detection software varies in effectiveness
The emergence of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT has challenged educators to find effective ways to identify whether the work their students submit is original or AI-generated.
Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, it forced the closure of schools and a rapid shift to online learning. This unforeseen disruption in traditional education left many concerned about the potential impact on student achievement.
With classroom tech, meet students where they are
Technology in the classroom has transformed how students learn and how teachers teach. What once was a space filled with lectures, textbooks, and rigid routines has evolved into a dynamic, interactive environment.
Did the pandemic reopen gender-based math gaps?
STEM gaps in achievement between boys and girls that took more than a decade to close were reopened in just four years, according to a new study from K-12 assessment and research organization NWEA.
Solving our literacy crisis starts in the lecture hall
The recent NAEP scores have confirmed a sobering truth: Our schools remain in the grips of a literacy crisis. Across the country, too many children are struggling to read, and too many teachers are struggling to help them.
Why agentic AI matters now more than ever
For years now, the promise of AI in education has centered around efficiency–grading faster, recommending better content, or predicting where a student might struggle.
How students are really using AI tools: What schools need to know
AI is fast becoming the tool that we soon won’t be able to do without. And yet, only a quarter of districts in the U.S. have released a formal AI policy to help guide their community’s usage.