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

Explore the Trendline➔

STEM

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

By K-12 Dive staff

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

Tech can help young students learn to not fear mistakes

Using digital portfolios in the primary grades opens up new ways to teach math.

By Lauren Barack • July 11, 2018

Going green: Seeding schools with ecology and recycling programs

An ecology curriculum can bloom beyond the classroom walls.

By Lauren Barack • July 9, 2018

Some DC parents worry dual-language programs mean gentrification

Dual-language charter schools in Washington, D.C. tend to be disproportionately white, but such programs show academic benefits for students, regardless of their native language.

By Linda Jacobson • July 6, 2018

Weighing the benefits of game-based technology in schools

The decision to gamify a curriculum may lie in the answer to most things — moderation.

By Lauren Barack • July 6, 2018

Learning handwriting in the digital age

Ohio lawmakers decide elementary students should learn cursive.

By Lauren Barack • July 5, 2018

PD organization, others push emphasis on curriculum materials

Researchers are increasingly pointing to the potential that schools’ choices of curriculum materials have to improve student learning and success.

By Linda Jacobson • July 5, 2018

Online classes give students a digital edge

As online learning options grow, students exposed to digital classes may have an advantage.

By Lauren Barack • July 3, 2018

5 cool ed tech tools we saw at ISTE 2018

Robots for STEM and autism, increasingly interoperable platforms and more to keep an eye on.

By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2018

Nonprofit updates popular digital citizenship materials

As digital tools change, so too must the way educators teach children how to be safe online.

By Lauren Barack • July 2, 2018

Detroit schools superintendent proposes expansion of pathways to college

High school students could potentially earn college credit through collaboration with higher education institutions and community partners, such as the zoo.

By Linda Jacobson • June 29, 2018

Arts teachers lack training in working with students who have special needs

The Kennedy Center's Jenna Gabriel writes that the arts provide increased opportunities for inclusion.

By Linda Jacobson • June 29, 2018

Getting kids to embrace reading is only part of the fun

Summer reading programs are getting a makeover with escape rooms, ukulele workshops and Harry Potter birthday parties.

By Lauren Barack • June 28, 2018

Changing classroom layouts impacts students' academic, emotional outcomes

School culture is also key — from educators modeling empathy to helping students feel they belong — among crucial building blocks to motivating students to learn.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Bringing career readiness skills into the school day

Administrators should consider offering ways to master work skills throughout the K-12 educational experience.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Why students should have more agency in their learning

When students have a voice in their education, they can become more motivated to learn.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Seattle schools support students through HS transition

Students need guardrails as they advance into what can be a time of increased risk between childhood and adulthood.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Tuesday at ISTE 2018: 'Tech Rabbi' inspires, ISTE U announced, educators 'Ditch the Textbook'

The K-12 IT mega-gathering rolled into its second day with a GM partnership around artificial intelligence and more.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018