Does homework enhance or hinder learning?

It may boil down to the quality of the assignment and whether it is so challenging it discourages effort.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018

Letting students fail can build resilient, confident learners

Learning from mistakes fosters critical thinking, which some educators say can be more valuable than test scores.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018

Real-world experiences are crucial for students

Whether it's virtual or in person, this type of education can help students learn to adjust to situations and show that success can be more than grades. 

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018

Teaching students respectful discourse is key to approaching controversial topics

Avoiding difficult subjects, rather than encouraging discussion of diverse opinions, may do them a disservice.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018

Student collaboration crafts classroom magic

Working in teams can boost student engagement and academic achievement.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018

Survey: More than half of teachers say they don't have enough time to dig into data

The Data Quality Campaign's survey also shows parents increasingly trust educators to handle data appropriately.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2018

iOS developer, machine learning engineer top Gen Z's list of dream jobs

The incoming generation of college students are drawn to such careers, having grown up during the Great Recession and the post-iPhone tech wave.

By Hallie Busta , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2018

States fighting attendance manipulation in face of tighter ESSA regulations

Officials from three school districts explain how they're monitoring and revamping their attendance data.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 12, 2018

Creating a happier school environment yields benefits for students and teachers

A Georgia elementary principal shares small changes administrators can make to create a more positive school culture.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 12, 2018

Critics: Classroom data walls demoralize students

Some think increasingly popular classroom data walls may do more harm than good, especially for younger students. 

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 11, 2018

Chicago schools embrace district CEO's social media example

Chief Education Officer Janice Jackson's active social media presence sets a standard for other administrators at all levels.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2018

New Teacher Center releases instructional coaching standards

The standards say coaches should work closely with school leaders to foster two-way communication and understanding of goals that improve teacher effectiveness and equitable learning. 

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 11, 2018

Can Student Support and Academic Enrichment funds be used to surveil students and arm teachers?

It's a controversial question that Congress is trying to answer.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 11, 2018

Meditation at schools can benefit both learning and behavior

Meditation is a simple and inexpensive tool for helping students — and teachers — regulate their emotions.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 11, 2018

School districts explore strategies to support students in foster care

These students are among a school’s most fragile population and often require special handling to help them succeed.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 11, 2018

Survey finds 85% of underserved students have access to only one digital device

The digital divide is compounding equity problems within U.S. schools, which also stands to impact access to higher education.

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 10, 2018

New exemption in California allows migrant students to remain in schools for entire year

The lawmaker who pushed for the change said the rule that migrant families have to move at the end of the harvest contributed to low graduation rates.  

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 10, 2018

Selective enrollment school in Chicago offers classical education model

The opening of Bronzeville Classical Elementary School raises questions about the impact of selective enrollment programs on neighborhood schools.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 10, 2018

Despite prevalence of 1:1 programs, districts still have much to consider

Success requires robust planning, but luckily there are now plenty of great examples of best practices and what not to do.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 10, 2018

In one Minnesota elementary school, personalized learning isn't new

The pilot program ran in 2013 and has spread to math classes in three other elementary schools.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 10, 2018

Colorado district takes steps to fight human trafficking

School administrators in southern Colorado will learn to identify warning signs that could mean a student is a human trafficking victim. 

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 7, 2018

New report reveals worst-ever teacher pay gap

Public support for teachers is running high, but ironically, there is dwindling interest in education as a profession. 

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 7, 2018

Restorative justice more likely to provoke responses conducive to learning

The alternative approach to discipline can help restore calm and create an emotional state that avoids a "fight, flight, freeze or submit" reaction.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2018

Crowdfunding for tech products is better with district input

An organization is working with districts to make sure teachers' tech requests are compatible with district licenses and policies.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2018

DeVos discusses highlights of first-ever gathering of G20 education ministers

At this week's meeting in Argentina, all member countries adopted a declaration that puts education "at the center of the global agenda."

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 6, 2018