How did a Spanish teacher boost engagement through Minecraft?

The game offers opportunities to immerse language learners in a virtual environment requiring them to communicate using only that language.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2017

Schools creating new structures to encourage student voice

One superintendent says the biggest hurdle is "letting go and allowing kids to lead."

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 6, 2017

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Equity in Education

From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

By K-12 Dive staff

6 administrators share strategies to gain — and maintain — student engagement

From design thinking to relevant lesson planning, these tactics have shown results in a variety of school environments.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2017

For PBL success, don't get overwhelmed

An instructional coach recommends first and foremost that educators adopting project-based learning "don't go crazy."

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2017

Study: Blending curriculum, PD can help novice teachers improve

A model studied by Mathematic Policy Research includes five institutes throughout the year, on-site coaching and online support.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 6, 2017

Engineering by Design program helps integrate STEM into curriculum

New York standards-based STEM curriculum helps learning come alive in project-based scenarios.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 6, 2017

Coal-mined land may become Kentucky ed cooperative's drone lab

The now-unusable land could see second life as a location to expand STEM learning opportunities to a region in need of an economic turnaround.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2017

New SETDA resource shares digital material procurement best practices

While there's no one-size-fits-all solution for every state or district, bits and pieces of advice from each can assist in crafting the right approach.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2017

Resources to teach financial literacy skills in K-12 are increasing

Basic money principles are among the most practical and valuable skills students can learn.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2017

IBM's Watson is helping educators choose relevant math lessons

The famous artificial intelligence can use its understanding of natural language to provide educators with a variety of curricular concepts to use in lesson planning.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2017

Study finds connection between CTE courses, graduation

Taking career and technical courses in the 11th and 12th grades has more impact on whether students graduate on time or stay in school than taking them in earlier grades. 

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 31, 2017

More research needed on efforts to build SEL skills in older students

Researchers suggest that social-emotional learning programs for older students should consider the unique needs of adolescents.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2017

Gates, credentials and partnerships: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the benefits of university-industry partnerships and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 27, 2017

How can curriculum be adjusted to embrace competency-based learning?

The model has seen its star rise in K-12 as educators look to redefine learning metrics beyond things like traditional credit hours tied to seat time.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 27, 2017

Solid curriculum is essential for tech, active learning success

Personalization or the interactive nature of digital media can enhance the overall experience, but does it ultimately matter if the material being presented doesn't build a well-rounded foundation of knowledge?

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2017

Study: 'Word gap' research contributes to low expectations

New research suggests efforts to narrow the gap have created “deficit-based thinking” among educators toward low-income immigrant students from Latin America.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 26, 2017

Educators recommend blended approach to writing instruction

Some researchers suggest that texting and social media have resulted in students writing shorter passages and not fully communicating ideas.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 25, 2017

Philadelphia district plans to revamp, expand school arts programs

A new study shows that, in some cases, the only arts programming available is provided by a community-based organization during an after-school program.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017

Schools fight spread of 'fake news' through news literacy lessons

Digital natives are astute when it comes to navigating social media, but researchers say "they are easily duped" by content.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017

Georgia school's biotech program sets standard for high-tech personalization

Former wildlife biologist and University of Wisconsin lecturer Marc Pedersen leads the award-winning, highly selective program at Paulding County High School in Dallas, GA.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2017

Makerspaces expanding STEM opportunities in rural schools

In many cases, these efforts have also served to benefit the surrounding community, such as with Montana high school students creating air sensors.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2017

Educators call on school leaders to unblock social media in the classroom

Teachers say they are missing out on digital citizenship learning opportunities around using social media responsibly.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2017

Summer reading program boosts students' literacy skills

The program is part of a Tennessee initiative to improve reading among students.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2017

Partnership will let Ohio students earn EMT certification in high school

Students will learn to save lives, transport patients and assess emergency situations.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 16, 2017

Pre-to-3: Global Read Aloud connects young readers around the world

This second installment of our Pre-to-3 column looks at how young children are connecting with peers across the globe by reading the same books.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 13, 2017