Making SEL work for high school students

Making meaningful, engaging SEL content for high schoolers is hard. Over the years, we’ve learned some critical lessons to share here.

By Patrick Cook-Deegan • June 6, 2022

The role of parents and educators in suicide prevention

Understanding how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma impact youth and shape their identities are critical for parents and educators. 

April 4, 2022

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Professional Development

Personalized learning experiences aren't just a goal for the classroom anymore — they're highly sought out for PD over traditional sit-and-get seminars. And there's no shortage of topics to cover.

By K-12 Dive staff

Un-complicating cybersecurity: 3 ways to teach students about cybersecurity

It’s important to teach kids about cybersecurity. Here’s how to make it fun & easy to understand.

March 28, 2022

From physical to digital to social: The evolution of the classroom

Engagement and interaction now underpin the way our children are taught. From the environment, to the content to the technology that enables it, is designed to support social learning.

March 7, 2022

Students discuss, process Russia-Ukraine conflict in the classroom

As administrators work to support students from the affected areas, teachers are hesitant to veer off-subject in classrooms due to recent legislation.

By Naaz Modan • March 2, 2022

Envisioning student success as independent study and virtual learning programs grow

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered greater awareness and interest in alternative educational environments.

Feb. 28, 2022

Everyone's responsibility: Students succeed when leaders talk technology

When it comes to education, everyone needs a seat at the table. To achieve that, school districts should follow the same guiding light.

By Robert Redd, Senior Director, Enterprise Networking, ConvergeOne • Jan. 31, 2022

Rigorous curriculum doesn't need to be overwhelming

Educators can ease students back into a more intensive academic environment by linking learning to personal and real-world interests.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 12, 2022

How this EdTech company leads with purpose

Cambium Learning Group leads with purpose through its Essential Elements of simplicity, certainty and now.

Nov. 15, 2021

How real-world missions offer inroads to space science across disciplines

Using the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope launch and Artemis moon mission, educators can make space science tangible, from STEM to art.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 3, 2021

Special Olympics program helps schools get unified on inclusivity

Districts are weaving the Unified Champion Schools initiative into classrooms and extracurriculars, engaging students in embracing their differences.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 27, 2021

Energy performance contract helps K-12 district recover from earthquake, pandemic and deferred maintenance

North Carolina school district overcomes ongoing challenges with innovative funding and stimulus.

Oct. 18, 2021

Guiding students through study strategies can boost math confidence

One suggested approach is to have students learn the skills in the format through which they'll later be assessed.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 8, 2021

How Gulf Shores City Schools leveraged their aging facilities into a state-of-the-art campus

Campus modernization projects can help fund STEAM education with sustainable technology exhibits.

Aug. 23, 2021

Expanding choice in writing can build students' confidence to tackle longer assignments

Finding ways to tap students' interests and building up to deeper written work with shorter assignments are among suggested strategies.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 4, 2021

The US has pledged $12B for back-to-school COVID testing. What comes next?

COVID-19 testing programs require careful planning. Trusted providers are here to help.

June 14, 2021

Rebound! A focus on 1 critical need: rebuilding student agency

To successfully bounce back and "rebound," one area to focus our attention is rebuilding student agency.

By Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey, Corwin • May 24, 2021

Students need a mindful role model: Practicing mindfulness in the classroom to build student mental health

Here are three important ways teachers who model mindfulness can deliver benefits to today's students.

May 10, 2021

How to use Federal stimulus funds to make long-lasting improvements

Turn one-time stimulus into long-term investment with Capital Asset Planning.

April 19, 2021

Maintaining STEM engagement in hybrid, remote learning

Disruptions to in-person learning have required STEM educators to adapt and create alternatives for hands-on, interactive lessons.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 7, 2021

Bright, young minds inspire change with T-Mobile's Changemaker Challenge

The annual challenge showcases the limitless creativity and ingenuity of young people all around the U.S.

By Janice Kapner, Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, T-Mobile • April 5, 2021

Choice in school assessments can relieve student stress

By rethinking assessments, educators can offer students more options in how their learning is evaluated, writes a South Carolina teacher.

By Lauren Barack • March 17, 2021

Denver-area school district creates teacher pathway for students of color

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 provides high schoolers with the opportunity to shadow veteran teachers and "teach" in elementary schools, and offers college credit for the experience. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 15, 2021

$1.1M civics framework launches with support from 6 former ed secretaries

Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and U.S. Department of Education, the Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy aims to strengthen civics and history education to improve discourse and heal divides.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 3, 2021

How to create more meaningful STEM lessons

Educators say hands-on and other projects, like coding a virtual Mars rover, can tie lessons to events in the world around students.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 24, 2021