Spoken word poetry raises student voice, literacy and confidence

From poetry slam competitions to in-class recitations, educators are using the medium to engage students in learning with topics they're passionate about.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

Podcasting strengthens students' writing, editing and speaking skills

Educators from kindergarten through high school are finding the media format helps students break out of their shells, which is especially crucial for older students about to graduate.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Using art in assessments can lead to more creativity, individuality among students

An English teacher says letting students draw to answer prompts has made class exercises more fun for her students — and for her.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

Phenomena-based approaches transform interest in natural 'mysteries' into understanding

Educators are engaging students in the sciences by inspiring them to investigate their questions about the surrounding world.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019

Want to hook young students on STEM? Maintain a sense of awe

Engaging students in science and engineering from an early age requires a focus on the imagination and creativity at play behind the general technical skills.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Community-building exercises lay foundations for SEL

Educators at all levels of K-12 are finding that taking a few minutes each day to help students feel more connected can help them learn to make decisions, set goals and follow through on projects.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Effective group project implementation requires considering hurdles

While group projects can be hard to pull off, tactics such as setting a collaborative classroom tone and devising soft skills rubrics can help students and educators succeed.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Report: Access to reliable internet, devices outside of class ongoing challenge

Only half of the 9,200 respondents to a recent Schoology survey say their districts allow students to take devices home.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Spread of digital assistants to classrooms poses concerns

While bringing voice-enabled speakers into schools can introduce students to the tech, questions of privacy and curricular use persist.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 13, 2019

Education is stronger than hate

Ready to tackle the rising tide of intolerance and injustice? Discover how the first step can start in your classroom. 

Feb. 12, 2019

Data show inequity in who takes dual enrollment classes

Lower participation among black and Hispanic students and those whose parents didn't go to college, highlights concerns for such programs.

By James Paterson • Feb. 12, 2019

Give students lessons with a 'why'

A Wisconsin high school English teacher says when students get context for how lessons apply to the real world, they're engaged with a greater sense of purpose.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

Koch network shifts attention toward K-12 curriculum, tech

The philanthropic network's interest could supplement tight education budgets, but it raises questions over whether districts should take funds from outside groups with their own agendas.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

Seeing tangible outcomes builds deeper student STEM engagement

Schools in San Francisco are using SoftBank Group's Pepper robots to allow students to bring their coding skills to life.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

Amid push for STEM education, arts instructors stress value of theater

As schools continue to expand science, technology, engineering and math opportunities, theater programs are proving beneficial in fostering soft skills and enhancing academics.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019

High schoolers interact with extremist groups in tolerance-building course

An Ohio high school's class has hosted National Socialist Movement and KKK members, and instructors hope to teach students to respect diverse views.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2019

Amazon to fund computer science courses in more than 130 NYC schools

The introductory and AP courses will span schools in all five boroughs, including at least 30 in Queens — the soon-to-be home of an Amazon HQ2.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 30, 2019

NYC signals shift to centralized curriculum model, with diversity remaining a critical focus

Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said curriculum choices “are very rapidly going to be within the context of a framework.”

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 30, 2019

How educators can incorporate computational thinking across disciplines

ISTE encourages educators to nurture students' self-confidence and use collaborative, hands-on projects to leverage these skills in any subject.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 30, 2019

4 strategies to revamp media literacy instruction in the disinformation era

Journalism professor Amy Callahan shares how to spell out media literacy and improve related curricula, including addressing how time spent on social media can affect students' cognitive and mental health.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 30, 2019

Vaping's rise necessitates rethinking of nicotine education

Data shows 11.7% of high-schoolers and 3.3% of middle-schoolers say they tried e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, and sparking student-led conversations is key in prevention.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 23, 2019

Online curricula helps teachers tackle AI in the classroom

While some schools use some form of artificial intelligence to teach, hardly any have curricula designed to teach students how it works and how to use it. A number of organizations are stepping up to help.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 23, 2019

Crafting flexible curriculum requires thinking beyond out-of-the-box approaches

One-size-fits-all products and programs ignore the intricacies of the areas schools serve, necessitating thought into whether materials allow shifts when needed.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 23, 2019

Advance planning keeps outdoor trips educational, fun and safe

Lessons in nature serve as valuable parts of curriculum, but educators must plan for factors ranging from accessibility to risks of allergies or injury.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 23, 2019

Educators can level up student learning using tech for classroom play

A Tufts University child study and human development professor says creating digital learning "playgrounds" promotes student creativity and choice.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019