Collaboration opportunities benefit students, but bumps in the road persist

One educator suggests beginning project-based learning and other team-centered exercises by drafting charters that keep groups focused on priorities.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 19, 2020

Mentoring feeds personalized learning success

The Summit Learning platform's focus on mentoring is part of an industry shift away from a tech-only approach.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 19, 2020

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STEM

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

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Study: Remedial math in high school leads to 'modest' boost in college credit

The authors note co-requisite courses in college are more beneficial, but it will take more comprehensive support to increase two-year completion rates. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 19, 2020

Green initiatives expand hands-on science opportunities for students

At Grant Elementary School in Missouri, students grow native plants inside a portable classroom called the Eco-Schoolhouse that sports solar panels.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 12, 2020

Curricular Counsel: The middle school 'revolution' starts with culture, choice

Derek McCoy of Georgia's Grady County Schools says engaging young teens during the awkward transitional years is about shifting how learning is viewed and embracing options.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2020

Washington kindergarten center prioritizes play

The Pathfinder Kindergarten Center houses 545 students in a building with heated floors and multiple indoor and outdoor play areas.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020

Report: Diversifying teacher workforce, linking preservice to later performance among 'high-priority issues'

National Academies research notes having same-race teachers benefits students of color, but also suggests all teachers should recognize the "assets students are bringing into the classroom."

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2020

College Board: AP participation and performance grow 'in tandem'

But CEO David Coleman said a "real crisis" still exists in expanding access to AP courses in rural schools. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 6, 2020

Look deeper and within the community to make black history resonate

Examining local history, including young voices and challenging personal assumptions are all good ways to start, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 5, 2020

Can dodgeball teach empathy?

The classic P.E. game is being tossed by educators who say it encourages bullying. But some see it as an opportunity to model valuable SEL skills.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 5, 2020

Census data can bolster curriculum with real-world applications

Experts say bringing the data into a social studies class can spark a political discussion, while tying it into math provides practical application of skills. 

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 5, 2020

9th-grade math tutoring proves beneficial for low-income students

A nonprofit's free in-school tutoring program is reportedly paying off, with students gaining up to two years more math progress than untutored peers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 5, 2020

How scaffolding lessons can strengthen critical thinking development

Integrating a scaffolding approach can be time-intensive, but one research study shows doing so effectively can better equip students to see what they're learning in the context of how it's used in the real world.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 29, 2020

New assessments needed to identify gifted students among underrepresented groups

Experts suggest including the assessment of factors like soft skills and interests can be a better metric for the capacity to develop "gifted" behaviors valued by employers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 29, 2020

Florida to roll out 'common sense' standards after dropping Common Core

Florida joins three states in successfully repealing Common Core, which officials blame for "flatlining" National Assessment of Educational Progress results.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 28, 2020

Is instructional coaching an answer to preventing waste in ed tech?

As schools work to unlock the full benefits of new devices and platforms, many districts are looking to instructional coaching to help educators tap into the possibilities.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 27, 2020

Report: Teacher prep programs boost emphasis on reading instruction

While many criticize how the National Council on Teacher Quality rates schools of education, the latest review comes in the midst of a national discussion over how children learn to read.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 27, 2020

Customized microcredential programs benefit rural schools with convenient PD options

These ​programs can be remotely accessed and individualized for teachers who otherwise have limited opportunities for personalized professional learning.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 24, 2020

Letting students write on subjects they love fuels learning

English and journalism teacher Allison Berryhill finds when students explore topics they care deeply about in their writing, they strengthen skills that carry over into other assignments.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 22, 2020

School gardens teach students about plants and much more

Caring for a garden can be incorporated into lessons for most subjects, providing opportunities for science experiments, art projects and social-emotional learning.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 22, 2020

Study: SEL program's impact on state test scores mixed

Researchers say student performance doesn't suffer when instructional time is spent on social-emotional learning, but academic gains might not be as significant as other large-scale studies suggest.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 22, 2020

Teacher prep, equity top list of 'hot' literacy topics

The International Literacy Association’s survey comes as state ed chiefs gather in Washington, D.C., to discuss what some call a reading crisis.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 22, 2020

Culturally sensitive approach to SEL acknowledges external obstacles, researchers say

A new understanding of SEL expands the approach from being an internal process to include external forces like racism and sexism that can shape students' experiences. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 15, 2020

Building growth mindset requires rethinking lesson structures

One educator suggests encouraging more creative results and giving students time to work through mistakes so they can try again.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 8, 2020

Curricular Counsel: Mobile lab key piece of Georgia CAO's early literacy, ELL progress

A Language Academy is also central to Calhoun City Schools CAO Kelli Kendrick's endeavors to address the district's large English learner population.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2020