Challenges, benefits of keeping school devices in students' hands over summer

Maintaining access to educational content over summer boosts equity, but there are also major tech management considerations and costs.

By Kara Arundel • July 9, 2021

Using the Olympics to bring STEM excitement into classrooms

The Summer and Winter Olympic Games can add real-world context and relevance to a variety of science and engineering lessons.

By Lauren Barack • July 7, 2021

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From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

Lessons in respectful discourse grounded in critical thinking, persuasion

Students' interests and current events are a gateway to engaging them in building skills for civil discussions, even when they disagree.

By Lauren Barack • July 7, 2021

Weaving SEL into a standards-focused curriculum

With students' social-emotional needs likely a high priority, educators may want to consider using cross-curricular approaches to streamline assignments.

By Lauren Barack • June 30, 2021

ISTE 2021: 4 ways to make project-based learning work online

Advanced planning and ed tech tools can help educators manage engaging projects remotely, said PBL experts during this week's ISTE virtual conference.

By Kara Arundel • June 30, 2021

ISTE 2021: Teachers share pandemic 'aha' moments and how they'll apply them

Educators in a Tuesday webinar discussed helping learners develop autonomy, deepening student relationships, and enhancing collaboration.

By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2021

Quality PD, curriculum frameworks critical for robust early childhood ed

Early learning experts in a virtual discussion expressed optimism that federal relief can help advance young children’s academic and social development.

By Kara Arundel • June 29, 2021

Lawmakers show division on instruction around racism in America

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona repeatedly said during a hearing Thursday that the federal government doesn't dictate curriculum.

By Kara Arundel • June 25, 2021

Curricula can incorporate consent beyond health class

Recognizing personal boundaries and understanding trauma go hand-in-hand with SEL skills like empathy, communication and compassion.

By Lauren Barack • June 23, 2021

Study: George Floyd's murder sparked teacher demand for anti-racist resources

Research finds more requests for books by or about African Americans than after any other race-related event over the past 10 years.

By Kara Arundel • June 23, 2021

After a year of distance learning, where are classroom design trends headed?

Pandemic-era partitions and barriers will eventually come down, but the push toward more flexible, modern classrooms continues.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 23, 2021

Lessons In Leadership: How can districts improve recruitment, retention for male teachers of color?

In South Carolina's Richland School District Two, Superintendent Baron Davis has also prioritized strong magnet programming and facilities improvements.

By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2021

Administrators put focus on high-impact teacher PD

Summer and early fall professional development will target areas most in need after a year of instructional turmoil.

By Kara Arundel • June 22, 2021

5 ways school librarians can support teachers and students amid reopenings

School librarians are in a unique position to help address social-emotional, curricular and other needs amid the return to in-person learning.

By Dayna Straehley • June 18, 2021

Arts provide a natural curricular vehicle for SEL

Visual and performing arts programs can help students learn to explore feelings while also embracing impulse control and delayed gratification.

By Lauren Barack • June 16, 2021

Strategies to accelerate computer science implementation

Building out a computer science teacher pipeline is a strong first step, as shortages are among the top factors hindering schools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 16, 2021

With burnout on the rise, districts turn to staff SEL and bringing joy to learning

District leaders and education experts say school staff well-being is important for student achievement and for preventing staff shortages.

By Kara Arundel • June 16, 2021

Career pathways expand opportunities for all high-schoolers

CTE has regained traction in recent years as policymakers and ed leaders have recognized every student's goal shouldn't necessarily be college.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 11, 2021

SEL provides inroads to inclusiveness for students with disabilities

Ensuring social-emotional curriculum examines experiences of the disabled community is critical to deepen students' understanding of peers.

By Lauren Barack • June 9, 2021

NYC initiative aims to expand LGBTQ representation in history lessons

A curriculum supplement adds LGBTQ context for significant eras in U.S. history and provides the stories of 20 key individuals.

By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2021

Schools must provide assessments to see where students stand after pandemic

The superintendent of San Antonio ISD writes that exams are more crucial than ever to target supports and help students gain lost ground.

By Pedro Martinez • June 8, 2021

3 CTE directors share tips for strong school-business partnerships

Collaborations require time, creativity and flexibility but can yield many benefits for students and companies.

By Kara Arundel • June 8, 2021

Supporting students' emotional needs in the return to school

A middle school educator advocates for making space for icebreaker activities as students return to full-time, in-person learning. 

By Lauren Barack • June 2, 2021

Reading tutors help prepare early learners for kindergarten

Shevrin Jones, executive director of Florida's Reading Corps, says reading is the one foundation for children that can't be overlooked.

By Kara Arundel • June 2, 2021

Can roadmap help chart a curricular course on social studies?

Growing political polarization has resulted in civics, history and similar subjects getting short shrift as wariness persists around teaching controversial topics.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 2, 2021