Students learn to pivot by example when lessons don't go as planned

A Colorado educator learned firsthand that, when lessons don't work out as intended, letting students see teachers adapt to the situation demonstrates valuable life skills.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018

Anonymous peer editing fosters soft skills, improves classroom culture

An English language arts teacher says her students' views on assignments were transformed by the exercise, leading to a more positive environment.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 17, 2018

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STEM

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Meditation rekindles students' energy, focus

In an Australian primary school classroom, students do a few minutes of guided meditation each day to help them take a break.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Digital portfolios allow more space to assess student learning

A Wisconsin principal suggests students gain the added benefit of exercising crucial digital and soft skills while giving their teachers more material to tailor personalized feedback.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Co-teaching requires trust, comfort in sharing control

Some educators find the model beneficial for special education inclusion, but researchers note it necessitates additional time and energy to make the partnerships work.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Impact of student health on achievement rises to forefront in whole-child approach

Physical and emotional barriers to learning can be addressed at many points throughout curriculum, a former superintendent says.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Code-cracking puzzles are a gateway to higher math

Teaching the long history of ciphers, cryptography and code breaking expands students' ideas of how math fits into the real world.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

$4.4M in grant funds help California administrators improve STEM instruction

Some county offices of education are building STEM leadership into the requirements for an administrative credential.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 11, 2018

When schools work closely with after-school programs, all parties benefit

Sharing data can help educators better target programming to specific students and identify areas of interest for expanding content.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

Students can't succeed on technical skills alone

Schools are increasingly weaving soft skills into classroom lessons to better prepare students for the workplace.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

Virtual reality elevates student retention, synthesis

Not only does VR boost learning abilities, an expert says, but it's also becoming more affordable for schools.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

Looking to reality TV can spice up blended learning PD

A new online resource taps into popular TV shows to help educators put themselves in students' shoes when developing blended learning lessons.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

How to broaden the immigration discussion

Children learn about the topic best when they can see themselves in lessons.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

Report: Boston Public Schools makes strides in connecting pre-K, early grades

The New America research comes as experts stress one reason preschool's benefits fade over time is because teachers in early grades don’t build on what students already know.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2018

The K-12 Education Dive Awards for 2018

This year's awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These administrators, districts and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Education Dive: K-12 Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Multi-grade classrooms aid student learning, belonging

Combining multiple age levels in one classroom boosts opportunities for peer mentoring and can let teachers create more flexible assessment standards.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

Integrating games into lessons heightens engagement, outcomes

In one New York classroom, a math teacher says adding games to his curriculum has sparked more critical thinking and collaboration.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

Weaving art into STEM benefits more creative students

STEAM lessons lean more toward hands-on learning, so students spend less time in lecture-styled settings and more on their own or with classmates.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

Modern approaches to sex ed expand topics, concerns and tools for students

Health and human sexuality courses must cover bases ranging from consent to social media's impact on body image.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

4 ways to teach empathy in the classroom

Empathy can be thought of as a "superpower" students as young as 3rd grade can learn and develop, writes Roberta Brandao of New Jersey's Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County.

By Roberta Brandao • Nov. 27, 2018

AP credits offer multiple benefits once students reach college

Pell Grant recipients with AP credits are more likely to earn their degrees in a shorter length of time.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 26, 2018

Doctor, architect or magician: Student internships help high-schoolers begin finding their passion

The ideal internships tap into any interest a student wants to pursue, illuminating possible career paths.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

Kindergarten at center of homework debate

Some schools make homework mandatory for kindergartners, while others cite research showing it doesn’t necessarily make students better learners.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

Makerspaces: A Petri dish for experimentation

Maker education encourages students to tap into their ideas and experiences as they solve problems and develop solutions on their own.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

Schools must ensure tech meets needs across range of disabilities

Schools and districts can leverage their buying power to insist that vendors design all products to meet requirements across a spectrum of student needs.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018