Asking students to write in every class — even PE — may boost literacy

Alarmed by his students' lack of writing ability, a California principal started a program demanding kids write in every class, every day — and scores are on the rise.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018

Tech tools boost learning from STEM to the arts, but aren't a shortcut for hard work

Apps and handheld devices are helping students learn to play musical instruments, practice compositions, and even write musical scores.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 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

Using books to battle gender clichés

Finding narratives where girls play the starring role requires some sleuthing.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018

Put students at the heart of social media policies to enhance learning

The variety of platforms can benefit the classroom and teach digital citizenship.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2018

6 K-12 trends to watch in 2018

Efforts to rethink the existing model and the impact of ESSA implementation will continue shaping education this year.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Jan. 16, 2018

Science museums provide good source of professional development for K-12 teachers

Science museums offer opportunities for hands-on learning that can benefit teachers in STEM instruction.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 16, 2018

Tech helps California students produce award-winning media

Students at Rancho Minerva Middle School have put their digital media skills to the test, producing a short film that won a national award and influenced district purchasing.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2018

Pre-to-3: Study examines drama's links to early literacy

Theatrical approaches give students “another language” to show what they’ve learned.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 12, 2018

San Diego-area students experience 'Hamilton'

Lessons based on the smash hit are taking place in history classrooms across the country.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 12, 2018

A great STEM education starts with teacher training

For students to get the science, tech, engineering and math education they need, teachers need to continue their own education.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018

Designing lessons in the dark?

Educators have a tough time locating the most recent studies when building curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018

Algebra, Spanish and Bank Loans 101: The growing need for financial literacy in high school

Few would disagree that teaching financial literacy to K-12 students is important, so why are high-quality lessons on topics like money management so few and far between?

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018

Who said equations can't equal fun?

How to get students amped to read angles, measure distances and add fractions remains a challenge in many schools.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018

Aptitude tests may limit students' career options, passions too early

Students and educators should instead approach these assessments cautiously, using them to start a conversation about interests and ambitions rather than viewing them as definitive results.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018

Technical writing opens literacy learning opportunities in computer science

Focusing on computational literacy and the importance of verbs in programming can help educators strengthen coding instruction and literacy skills.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2018

Early learning, educational equity listed as most important topics in 'what's hot' literacy survey

Findings show, however, that some different topics are trending.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 8, 2018

Wanted: Innovative early education models

A competition from the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education will provide funding for new ideas, prototypes and approaches that are ready to be scaled more widely. 

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 5, 2018

Auto shop combines STEM learning with vocational education

Learning the inner workings of today’s automobiles offers hands-on application of STEM principles as well as a possible career path.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 5, 2018

Universal Design for Learning can create an inclusive environment for students

Using UDL concepts may provide students with different learning styles and abilities an equal opportunity to learn together.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 3, 2018

Are microcredentials the answer to demonstrating skills learned in makerspaces?

Credentials, like badges, can help students demonstrate skills gained via nontraditional environments, such as makerspaces. 

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2018

Districts seek new ways to recruit bilingual educators

With a greater demand for bilingual educators, school districts are looking closer to home to develop students and paraprofessionals for future teaching roles.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 2, 2018

Literacy, music and teachers as innovation engines: The 10 most-read K-12 stories of 2017

With 2018 just beginning, take a look back at Education Dive's most popular features of the past year.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2017

STEM must include focus on literacy, critical thinking as much as hard skills

Graduates who can solve problems and communicate effectively will be more successful in an economy where the fields they enter could be disrupted and many of the jobs they'll eventually hold don't yet exist.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 22, 2017

Focus on early literacy intervention can improve longterm academic success

California’s "The Big Lift" initiative for pre-school and early elementary students is improving grade-level reading skills.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 21, 2017

How will ESSA's call for more well-rounded education impact PE?

Schools are instructing students to create fitness plans, use tools such as FitnessGram to track progress toward fitness goals, and develop "physical literacy."

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 21, 2017