Meeting state standards may require unified approach to evaluating resources

A new study from the RAND Corporation finds that knowledge of math standards, for example, seems to fall off at the 5th-grade level among school leaders.

By Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018

STEAM approach increases elementary students' scores in science

Past research focused on the benefits of arts integration among English learners.

By Linda Jacobson • May 8, 2018

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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

This Teacher Appreciation Week, put teachers' voices first in curriculum decisions

A Texas principal considers what role administrators play in relieving the financial, time and energy burdens to create or purchase classroom resources.

By Mark Brandenberger • May 7, 2018

To improve students' problem-solving skills, level up computational thinking

Pennsylvania's Harrisburg School District now considers this skill the fifth "C" in the "4 Cs of 21st century skills" — along with critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2018

3D printers weave art, science to harness students' imaginations

The popular tech tools give students an opportunity to be creative, innovative problem-solvers — if schools can afford them.

By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018

US No. 9 in world in preparing students for jobs

Administrators must consider how to educate students to be employable for many jobs they'll hold that don't yet exist.

By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018

Helping students find their personal road best traveled

Educators have a responsibility to prepare students for whatever future they choose to pursue, whether that includes college or not.

By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018

Video games, VR break history free from textbooks

Immersive technology tools can add valuable context and awaken learning.

By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018

Entwining arts with STEM engages students with creative application

By linking arts and STEM curriculum, educators can provide more well-rounded lessons that provide practical real-world uses for both subject areas.

By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018

Virtual conferencing technology helps rural students collaborate with urban peers

Arickaree School District in Colorado is using e-learning technology to help its 100 K-12 students collaborate with peers at the much larger STEM School Highlands Ranch.

By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2018

Rhode Island joins states looking to spread dual-language immersion programs

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a state-level position to oversee expansion.

By Linda Jacobson • May 1, 2018

Study: At least half of principals say they are 'extremely concerned' about students' use of social media

Principals feel unprepared to help students use social media responsibly, but tackling digital citizenship early could lighten the load of monitoring activity in the long run.

By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2018

After 2 decades, Cisco Networking Academy's success highlights role of partnerships in CTE

The program has partnered with K-12 schools and other learning institutions in 180 countries to equip millions of students with valuable IT job skills.

By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2018

Graphic novels zap literacy — and fun — into curriculum

Comics can help elementary to high school students decipher visual cues, as well as the words on a page.

By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018

Is it time to think of computer science as a core curriculum component?

A study shows that majority of U.S. principals want to bring these lessons into classrooms, but challenges remain.

By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018

Digital skills education should be part of core curriculum

Learning to spot fake information as well as hacking and phishing attempts, among other common digital issues, are important to lifelong success.

By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018

The argument for teaching students debate skills

Students who receive debate training, particularly high-risk students, are more likely to graduate high school and be prepared for college, according to the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues.

By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018

Technical schools are getting a 21st century makeover

Curriculum combining vocational training with academics and social-emotional skills can help students when they head out into the world.

By Lauren Barack • April 25, 2018

Lawmakers can enrich civics education through project-based assignments

U.S. government students at a Virginia high school recently saw a legislative proposal they crafted signed into law.

By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2018

Students' social media activism provides expanded learning opportunities

Long derided as a distraction, social media is now being used to students' advantage as they organize protests in the wake of events like the Parkland, Florida, school shooting.

By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2018

What K-12 administrators need to know about assessments

Check out these five recent stories spotlighting testing challenges and strategies.

By Roger Riddell • April 20, 2018

Cursive swoops back into curriculum

Teaching to write with a curl and flourish still holds benefits.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018

Linking literacy across curriculum can improve results

Literacy fits neatly into English and social studies classes, but curriculum designers can build a framework that aligns literacy goals across all subjects.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018

Using lunch time to enhance learning

Lunch groups are a great way to augment SEL lessons.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018

To inspire tomorrow's inventors, keep access in mind

Students from affluent families, for example, are around 10 times more likely to have opportunities to file patents than their less-affluent peers.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018