Pre-to-3: Researchers find more reasons why the arts are good for young children

Early exposure to the arts is important, researchers say — and may be especially critical for children with the greatest needs — because participation has been associated with higher achievement in school.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 9, 2018

SEL Assessment Guide a one-stop shop for real-world examples of how progress is being measured

The guide from the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning includes an assessment catalog and details on how educators are using data.

By Lucy Hood • Nov. 9, 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

The question isn't 'how much' homework — it's 'why'

Rather than using a quantitative metric to find the right balance, educators should consider what outcome is desired.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018

Reflection, advisory time can lead to better grades

Working advisory time into the school day can encourage students to adopt a more positive mindset about schoolwork and their futures.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018

Trading in memorization for retrieval exercises can help quash students' internalized failure

Instead of relying on rote memorization, a veteran teacher suggests that emphasizing new learning methods can drive higher student performance.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018

Appreciating students' differences boosts classroom success, says school leader

Universal design for learning starts with recognizing students are unique and that these differences are normal, an assistant superintendent says.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018

Mental health ed informs students of difference between stress, depression

Students should recognize there are ups and downs — but that's not the same as having a mental health disorder.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018

Study reveals similar outcomes between online, face-to-face credit recovery programs

The researchers suggest schools consider the specific features of online make-up courses in deciding which students are most likely to benefit.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 7, 2018

Study: Volunteer reading tutors boost students' literacy skills

The evaluation focuses on Reading Partners, an almost 20-year-old program that has now spread to 10 states and the District of Columbia.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018

Engaging students in civics lessons easier thanks to blended learning tools

Tools ranging from video lessons to game-based platforms are deepening lessons that demonstrate how students can become more involved in government.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018

Lessons on mutual respect, consent can stretch beyond health class

Teaching students about healthy relationships is far more nuanced than catchphrases like "no means no."

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018

Navigating fair use often poses challenge for educators

Finding resources for classroom use while steering clear of copyright concerns can be even more difficult in the age of digital learning materials.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018

Video skills are a valuable gateway to digital literacy

Learning to use the equipment and produce content helps students view the media they consume through a more critical lens.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018

GAO report points to inequitable access to advanced courses

Small schools that serve high-poverty student populations can especially lack Advanced Placement courses, the report found.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 29, 2018

Report: Almost 16% of America's young people are overweight

A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls on policymakers to prioritize obesity prevention programs, and to make healthy school lunch options and physical education programs more available in schools.

By Lucy Hood • Oct. 26, 2018

Why students should read scientific literature

A U of Alabama researcher says educators must give students a motive to learn science by teaching them to reason.

By Abhishek Gangrade​ • Oct. 26, 2018

Music education can have tremendous payoff despite high costs

High student interest in music courses requires administrators to enlist help from community to provide instruments and materials.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018

Historically low ACT scores prompt criticism of math lessons

On a scale of 1-36, the 2018 graduating class earned an average math score of 20.5 — a 20-year low — with declines for almost all racial and ethnic groups.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018

Maine faces uphill battle in proficiency-based education implementation

Since the state rolled out the initiative in 2012, there's been a lack of consensus on the meaning of proficiency, and teachers have struggled to explain to students how they were being assessed.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018

Contextualizing coding across subjects enhances entire curriculum

Coding is quickly becoming a core skill that can be woven into courses from math to English language arts.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018

Peer mentoring can strengthen connection between English learners and classroom community

Understanding students' backgrounds and cultures can make them feel respected and more engaged in learning.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018

Task force forms to boost support for students with dyslexia

The work in Iowa comes after a recent report suggested most states overlooked the needs ot students with disabilities in plans to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 19, 2018

Bilingual education prepares children for a multicultural world

Connections with cultural organizations can enrich instruction for students learning a second language, says Jeannette Acevedo-Isenberg, head of school for the Downtown Doral Charter Schools in Miami, Florida.

By Jeannette Acevedo-Isenberg • Oct. 18, 2018

Correct name pronunciation matters to students

When teachers and peers mispronounce students' names or give them nicknames, they can feel misidentified and disrespected.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 17, 2018

States experiment with assessing soft skills alongside academic subjects

In Kentucky, two districts are piloting an assessment that measures communication abilities, along with academic subjects like math and reading.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 17, 2018