Teaching multiple subjects together brings rich rewards

The investigation into a classroom skeleton's history shows how cross-curriculum opportunities can enliven lessons.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018

Critical thinking and creative thought go hand in hand

Weaving play into skills such as writing can help students reach academic goals while increasing engagement.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Classroom libraries can plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning

The National Council of Teachers of English is putting significant emphasis on an effort dubbed "Build Your Stack."

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 8, 2018

Music can help immigrant students acclimate in the classroom

Flexibility and a personal approach can help with the myriad challenges immigrant students face in a new school. 

By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 2, 2018

Nonprofits recognized for extending STEM beyond the classroom

Five organizations, including the Gates Foundation, are helping students address environmental challenges in their communities.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 2, 2018

Reading can be perfect vehicle for cross-curricular learning

Give students the reins on literature, and the doors open to multiple disciplines.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 1, 2018

What's the secret to de-stressing testing?

Nebraska's education chief believes a model that adds more tests that are better aligned to classrooms may be the answer.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 1, 2018

Project-based learning needs downtime and failure to succeed

Modeling classrooms as companies for project-based learning can build trust and collaboration skills. 

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 1, 2018

Thoughtful curation of curriculum key to covering all bases throughout school year

Approaching educational content as fine dining rather than a fast food meal can prevent too much material being crammed into a single year.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 1, 2018

Teachers mine summer travels for next year's lesson plans

From visiting Viking settlements to rowing across the North Atlantic, educators are using vacation time to enrich the curriculum for their students.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 1, 2018

Weaving the four Cs into after-school programs

A Pennsylvania librarian created a YouTube club in which students gain production as well as 21st century skills. 

By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018

Financial literacy is as necessary as reading, writing and arithmetic

Teach students to balance their checkbook, and they’ll hopefully be financially solvent forever.

By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018

Using role-playing to uncover new skillsets

When students become the various characters involved in a mock trial, they develop abilities for future careers. 

By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018

Can single-sex classes bring parity to traditionally male subjects like shop?

While Title IX required equality for genders in school, it hasn’t immediately brought that equality into the workforce.

By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018

It's never too early to start teaching digital citizenship skills

Social media is a powerful medium, and students will be expected to understand how to use those services ethically.

By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018

Competition can beef up math skills

Contests can engage students who are eager to expand their learning. 

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

Injecting civics, history into school day doesn't require curriculum overhaul

Tapping into professional development sessions, for example, can help educators learn how to bring social studies back into classrooms while accounting for sensitive issues around race, gender and class.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

Strong curriculum empowers students to develop their voices

Affording students a variety of opportunities to be heard is crucial to developing a sense of autonomy and responsibility for learning.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

Teaching kids to love school, even as they struggle

Learning is a series of trying, failing and trying again.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

What do virtual reality, BuzzFeed quizzes and essay writing have in common?

Teacher Carissa Peck uses technology to pepper her English language arts class and students turn into better writers for her effort.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

The 4 marks of a school with an inquiry-based model

Whether it's called genius hour, project-based learning or design thinking, the educational approach makes students the pilots of their own learning. 

By Christina Vercelletto • July 17, 2018

Hanging with the chimpanzees, and poolside with penguins

Webcams and tech tools help students get up close with wildlife.

By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018

Put the whole world in their hands

Museums and cultural organizations let educators borrow ancient objects and art through lending programs for schools.

By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018

Texas district ordered to turn over curriculum for human sexuality course

Educating parents about classes and materials their students are studying can help alleviate concerns and misconceptions.

By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018

Getting involved in students' lives — from school to home

Teacher training can help educators work more effectively with students — and their families. 

By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018