Take STEM lessons outside of the box with these 3 approaches

Meeting student demand for "participation in fun, science-related projects and competitions" may not be as difficult as it sounds.

By Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019

Vetting digital resources on tough topics offers additional media literacy opportunity

Finding reliable resources on topics like climate change can be difficult, but the process also offers opportunities for lessons on critical thinking.

By Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Wearables may boost physical education — if data is used appropriately

It's important for school leaders to consider how health data on students is used and stored.

By Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019

As K-12 virtual reality use grows, researchers consider impact on children

While the long-term effects on development remain unclear, experts recommend limiting time and ensuring that immersive media experiences are "positive, productive and safe."

By Linda Jacobson • May 22, 2019

Project-based learning engages students while encouraging higher-order thought

Hands-on experiences make it easier for educators to demonstrate how a topic relates to the real world, imparting a deeper understanding of material.

By Lauren Barack • May 15, 2019

Parents' struggles highlight literacy curricula shortcomings for students with dyslexia

Efforts by parents in Arkansas to advocate for change highlight a literacy blindspot that is still a challenge for many schools and districts nationwide.

By Lauren Barack • May 15, 2019

Incorporating mindfulness reduces anxiety, boosts focus for students and teachers

An instructional coach suggests using reflection as a regular practice allows students to examine their progress and what they can learn from their work.

By Lauren Barack • May 15, 2019

Computational thinking bridges gaps between subjects

A 5th-grade teacher makes the case that the skill, often associated with STEM, can also help students grasp connections between content areas like writing and the arts.

By Lauren Barack • May 15, 2019

Visual, collaborative annotations breathe new life into note-taking

Instead of simply highlighting notable excerpts, a South Carolina English teacher's students draw sketches to illustrate main concepts in a text.

By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019

High-achieving students increasingly turning to CTE courses

Experts say the gaps could be due to gender norms, the cost of musical instruments and private lessons, or unequal access to school music classes.

By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019

Report: Low-income, male students less likely to play instruments at home

The data has implications for student comprehension in math, which becomes easier to understand by studying music theory or playing an instrument.

By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019

Partnerships help schools inject financial literacy into curriculum

Just 17 states mandate a personal finance course for high schoolers. But with organizations underwriting financial literacy programs as part of community partnerships, more schools are getting access to this material.

By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019

Report: Industry credentials earned in high school out of step with employer demand

Research on 24 states' career and technical education programs found 10 of the top 15 credentials earned are oversupplied in the job market.

By Linda Jacobson • May 8, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Sex education and school choice are two of the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on key proposals.

By Jessica Campisi • May 8, 2019

Report: Teach STEM using laughter, creative techniques

Besides interjecting laughter, a study by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics found that teachers should make STEM lessons relatable and use more technology in the classroom.

By Lauren Barack • May 1, 2019

Social skills, hands-on opportunities take the 'extra' out of 'extracurricular'

Educators may need to rethink the perception of after-school courses and activities as not essential to what a student needs to be successful.

By Lauren Barack • May 1, 2019

Universal design for learning spices up lessons with options for all

With more choice in how they tackle an assignment, students may be more involved, excited and motivated — and a broader spectrum of abilities are accounted for.

By Lauren Barack • May 1, 2019

Allowing students to retake tests mitigates fear of failure

Educators must be careful, however, to put limits in place so students can't use the opportunity to game the system.

By Lauren Barack • May 1, 2019

US 8th-graders show growth in tech, engineering skills

NAEP results show girls outscoring boys in almost every area but not taking as many STEM classes, while performance gaps persist between students of color and their white peers.

By Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2019

Pull-out programs focused on academics may accelerate learning for gifted students

Districts are faced with deciding whether to use gifted programming to increase the pace of student learning or to develop other thinking skills.

By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019

New science assessment rollouts highlight need for patience, planning in curriculum shifts

Educators and students alike must have time to adjust to and plan for new accountability models, materials, assessments and more for positive results.

By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019

Brain breaks can refocus, relax students while enhancing SEL

An educator and former school counselor suggests several short in-class exercises to foster social-emotional skills including self-regulation.

By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019

3 steps for improving lessons on the Holocaust

Just 10 states mandate Holocaust education in public schools, and as more look to follow suit, experts say it's crucial to ensure this and other genocides are accurately portrayed and not trivialized.

By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019

$10K bonuses among perks California districts are using to lure bilingual teachers

A new paper in Education Next says bonuses and extra training are among the ways the state is responding to a 2016 ballot measure, which repealed a previous English-only mandate.

By Linda Jacobson • April 23, 2019

With the right support, any student can be a 'math person'

Finding alternative ways to teach key math skills can help create the spark that ignites students' interest in the subject.

By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2019