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What strategies can teachers use to help students separate belief and fact?
More than half of teachers say they've never gotten any kind of formal training around climate change, and the lack of knowledge can show up in classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
'Entry events' can spark students' curiosity and learning
An entry event could be something as dramatic as transforming a classroom into a jungle or as small as playing a video during a lesson.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔ Getty ImagesTrendlineLearning 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.
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Forming strong readers starts with teaching the basic skills
How students learn to read is often left out of teacher education programs, yet science shows it's not a natural human process.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Well-prepared teachers foster digitally literate students
As more educational content moves online, teachers need to show students how to determine what's accurate and what's not.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Stony Brook U aims to equip students with news literacy skills
Because students often can't detect the difference between ads, sponsored content and genuine news, schools need to start early to "empower citizens to make good decisions for themselves," a university dean says.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 18, 2018 -
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Are your students career ready?
Are career-ready programs getting enough attention and rigor? 5 tips for improving CTE assessments.
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Teaching students respectful discourse is key to approaching controversial topics
Avoiding difficult subjects, rather than encouraging discussion of diverse opinions, may do them a disservice.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Real-world experiences are crucial for students
Whether it's virtual or in person, this type of education can help students learn to adjust to situations and show that success can be more than grades.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Student collaboration crafts classroom magic
Working in teams can boost student engagement and academic achievement.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Does homework enhance or hinder learning?
It may boil down to the quality of the assignment and whether it is so challenging it discourages effort.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Letting students fail can build resilient, confident learners
Learning from mistakes fosters critical thinking, which some educators say can be more valuable than test scores.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
New Teacher Center releases instructional coaching standards
The standards say coaches should work closely with school leaders to foster two-way communication and understanding of goals that improve teacher effectiveness and equitable learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 11, 2018 -
In one Minnesota elementary school, personalized learning isn't new
The pilot program ran in 2013 and has spread to math classes in three other elementary schools.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Study: Elementary educators' effectiveness varies by subject
The researchers raise questions about whether schools should have teachers serve as content specialists.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Field trips turn the world at large into a classroom
Students who have opportunities for educational outings are likely to have better academic outcomes.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Study: One-third of districts are not using highly rated math, English curricula
Asking both designers and educators for suggestions can lead to the best results for students.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Book talks bring the fun back to reading
Student-led discussions can empower young readers while helping educators assess abilities.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Teachers say measuring soft skills is important, but that it's not done very well
Adequately assessing traits like teamwork is crucial, but it's not easy.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Introducing career experts to students can inspire them
Bringing in real-world professionals can excite students about the future.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Ohio district apologizes for diversity activity asking students to choose who'd be saved from disaster
Students ranked a group of people, from most deserving to least, who they would save from a planetary disaster in a spaceship with just eight seats.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 4, 2018 -
History lessons that include all cultures can boost learning
In an ethnic studies class in the San Francisco Unified School District, 9th graders deemed struggling upped attendance by 21 percentage points.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
The ways project-based learning can foster self-regulation
It's a core competency all children need to learn.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Traditional grades could be speed bump to learning
Removing deterrents like letter grades may help students love learning.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
How parents can be partners in their child's learning
Involving the community can lead to positive results.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Deep Dive
STEAM spreads to subjects from Spanish to business
Forgetting the notion that STEAM projects need pricey tools or tech know-how helps incorporate those skills across the curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018