What can story-driven games teach students about literature?

Many digital games feature devices like the unreliable narrator or require deeper consideration in decision-making, but making connections in the classroom requires some ingenuity.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2018

Rhode Island school takes hard line against tardiness

The new rule replaced a former policy in which students had a 10-minute grace period to get to class.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2018

Teacher professional development should get personal

Personalized learning for students has long been a priority, and now, many school districts across the country are exploring more personalized approaches to professional learning for teachers.

By Dr. Nicole Regan • Feb. 12, 2018

Exciting PD sessions can raise interest, response

Administrators, like teachers, need to look to new ways to engage their audience.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 12, 2018

#MeTooK12 helps raise awareness of sexual harassment in schools

While sexual harassment claims make headline news, the attitudes and actions behind these claims often start much earlier.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 12, 2018

DCPS scandal, marijuana and benefit corporations: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the future of the higher ed accreditation landscape and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018

With chronic absenteeism factoring into accountability, California districts craft careful solutions

Educators are giving more attention to root factors that lead to absenteeism, such as highly personal issues ranging from housing problems to health conditions.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018

Common Sense, Center for Humane Technology call for tech addiction awareness in schools

Students are vulnerable to the mental chess that big tech platforms, present in many classrooms, play for their attention, warns former Google ethicist Tristan Harris.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018

Pre-to-3: It's legislative season — time to take another look at kindergarten policies

In many states, kindergarten still isn’t treated like 1st through 12th grade.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 9, 2018

To improve academic achievement, districts must focus on teacher, principal PD

A three-pronged strategy to supporting teachers and improving their effectiveness may offer more longterm value than many current initiatives.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 9, 2018

Former superintendent discusses how schools can 'move the rock' toward deeper learning

Changing assessments and creating new leadership models are two key levers to help schools introduce a “deeper learning” model that prepares students for future success.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 9, 2018

Marijuana sales creating new revenue for schools, children's programs

Educators, however, are concerned about negative messages to students.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 8, 2018

Hawaii bill would require background checks on new homeschooling families

Those in the community argue that the plan discriminates against them.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 8, 2018

How schools are addressing wireless needs

Reliable broadband WiFi connections are increasingly mandatory as digital resources move closer to classroom ubiquity.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 8, 2018

Research collaborations can benefit schools, but require careful handling

In a research- and data-driven educational environment, school-university partnerships can be mutually beneficial if boundaries are clear and goals align.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 8, 2018

Will science ed see significant budget cuts amid STEM push?

While the federal budget is yet to be decided, educators remain concerned about the potential effects of budget cuts proposed last year by President Donald Trump.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 8, 2018

Time travel: Primary sources can help history breathe for students

Taking full advantage of these documents requires educators to consider what students are trying to discover through them.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018

With a global mindset, students expand their education, future

Familiarity with other cultures can boost student success.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018

Relieving student stress takes just minutes a day

This high school teacher lets students and parents know at the beginning of the year that mindfulness is a daily activity in her class.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018

Replacing state tests with college readiness exams adds classroom time

Curriculum administrators have the power to put the emphasis back on education — and not on a numbers game.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018

Are fun and games in the classroom the secret to learning?

The dream of every educator is to make teachable moments seem like play.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2018

Recruiting paraprofessionals requires ongoing support

The high-poverty Guilford County school system in North Carolina is still one of just a few districts nationwide operating an in-house certification pathway for recruiting professionals to the classroom.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2018

Florida district's central office staff help schools prepare for state tests

Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Eakins is targeting the extra help to many of the 24 schools in state-mandated “turnaround” status. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 7, 2018

Administrators must prioritize support role with tech's infusion into classrooms

Teachers need guidance on how to incorporate tech into pedagogy and lessons.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2018

Effective candidate prescreening results in higher-quality teaching staff

The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeing success in a centralized screening approach that examines metrics like college GPA, a sample teaching lesson, interviews and professional references.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 7, 2018