Utah lawmakers consider bill that would revise sex education curriculum to include 'refusal skills'

In #MeToo movement, some states are leaving decisions about how to address sexual harassment in the curriculum up to local school boards.

By Amelia Harper • March 8, 2018

Day 3 at SXSWedu 2018: Media literacy not enough, school-to-prison pipeline disruption

Educators discussed learning games and a student-centered approach in Texas on the third day of the conference.

By Roger Riddell • March 7, 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

Real-world examples help students connect to learning

Students who can’t apply classroom lessons to their lives are in danger of tuning out their education.

By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018

Structured Literacy can improve students' decoding skills

While designed for dyslexia, the strategy can applied to learners of all ages. 

By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018

How schools fail students around financial literacy

Learning fiscal health tips may be as important as physical health.

By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018

Women's history missing from textbooks — and classrooms

Closing the gap in STEM fields is one reason to highlight women's contributions.

By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018

When teachers have a fear of math, their pupils can absorb the wrong lesson

Helping educators grow more comfortable with math supports students, too.

By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018

Dance, drama and mariachi — schools use the arts as a 'turnaround' strategy

Students from more than 40 schools will perform at the Kennedy Center.

By Linda Jacobson • March 7, 2018

Day one at SXSWedu 2018: Educators share their stories, talk innovative school design

The first day of Austin's annual education innovation conference kicked off with conversations about equity and a new effort to help homeless students.

By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2018

Schools need industry input to help students connect learning to the real world

When industry experts connect with the classroom, students are more likely to discover their passion and a reason for learning.

By Amelia Harper • March 1, 2018

How feasible is 'computer science for all'?

Budgets fight against equity when it comes to a ‘for all’ curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018

Schools widen inclusion of LGBTQ topics

Giving voice to traditionally disenfranchised groups helps all students see themselves reflected in the world.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018

Virtual reality brings the world into the classroom

While VR is primarily in the hands of early adopters, educators are slowly opening content to students one headset at a time.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018

Study of rhetoric boosts media literacy, critical thinking

Students can decipher hidden meanings using rhetoric and then use these tools themselves.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018

Blended learning success necessitates awareness of pitfalls

Digital tools cannot substitute for good pedagogy.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018

Adobe report finds tech necessary to equip students with needed creative skills

Educators still face roadblocks in using tech to build creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skill sets, however.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2018

Study: When students feel positive toward schoolwork, they learn more

The part of the brain associated with learning and memory was more active in students with positive attitudes toward math, researchers found. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 28, 2018

Applying standards-based grading to project-based learning is challenging — but it can be done

Teachers need to look at fair ways to assess student performance and growth for project-based learning.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 28, 2018

Homework's effectiveness varies by grade level

But across the board, quality matters more than the amount of time required to complete an assignment.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2018

Should the 4 Cs of 21st century skills make room for one more?

There's an argument to have computational thinking stand on its own as opposed to being a component of critical thinking.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2018

Survey: Teachers often unclear about practices tied to state reading standards

Researchers call for more guidance regarding the use of leveled texts.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 26, 2018

Fariña, new higher ed approaches and more: The week's most-read education news

Don't fall behind! Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to cater to adult students and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2018

Small steps key to reaching long-term goals when modernizing learning

Placing new furniture, devices and other resources in common areas can win over potential skeptics easier than a broad rollout.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2018

'Alexa, can we go to school today?'

Digital assistants can enhance the classroom experience and throw some fun in the mix.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018

How schools can weave anti-bullying, suicide prevention training into curriculum

SEL training can help build inclusion and respect within classrooms.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018