Igniting students' STEM interest begins with educating their teachers

A program in the Arizona Science Center trains teachers how to bring more engaging STEM lessons to their classrooms.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018

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

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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

'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

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

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

Are your students career ready?

Are career-ready programs getting enough attention and rigor? 5 tips for improving CTE assessments.

Sept. 17, 2018

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