Key points: When I taught Spanish, students would often ask, “Why do I need to learn this?” Many thought that learning a new language would only be useful…
Read more A second language is more than an elective—it’s a workforce skillKey points: Schools today are navigating an unprecedented convergence of academic gaps, behavioral challenges, chronic absenteeism and rising student mental health needs. As of Spring 2024, the average…
Read more Rethinking MTSS: How schools can turn student data into meaningful supportKey points: Across classrooms right now, many educators are noticing the same shift: Students are even harder to reach than they were just a short time ago. In…
Read more With students tuning out, it’s time to rethink the classroomUniversity of Pennsylvania graduate student workers and the school reached a tentative contract agreement Tuesday morning to avoid a strike. The deal, which awaits ratification, includes raises and…
Read more Penn officials, graduate student workers reach tentative deal after nearly 2 years of negotiationsKey points: As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners…
Read more Tips and tools to effectively differentiate learning for student engagementKey points: In early literacy, the goal is simple but urgent: Help students become independent readers and writers. Every instructional decision we make either moves them closer to…
Read more A quicker climb up the literacy mountain: Why rigor and efficiency matter in early readingKey points: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination against students and other individuals with disabilities, is far less visible than the Individuals with Disabilities Education…
Read more Mis-identifying “504-only” studentsKey points: During a school emergency, every minute that passes is crucial, but in those moments, a reliable connection can mean the difference between confusion and coordinated response. Yet,…
Read more When seconds matter: Why in-building coverage is a lifeline for school safetyKey points: As a former admissions officer and now an independent education consultant, I’ve read thousands of college essays. The ones that earn students admission to their dream…
Read more The three P’s of writing a memorable college essayKey points: Imagine students who understand how government works and who see themselves as vital contributors to their communities. That’s what happens when students are given opportunities to…
Read more Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250thKey points: Our students are coming of age in a world that demands global competency. From economic interdependence to the accelerating effects of climate change and mass migration,…
Read more Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connectionsKey points: It’s truly incredible how much new technology has made its way into the classroom. Where once teaching consisted primarily of whiteboards and textbooks, you can now…
Read more On your mark, get set, print: The 3 learning advantages of 3D printingWest Charlotte High School’s marching band performs during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday parade in Charlotte on Saturday at the intersection of Tryon and Third streets.…
Read more How do Black high school and college students in Charlotte view MLK? We asked 8.When eighth grader Lilly Jones thinks about Philly’s future, she worries the city will become more industrial, more tech-centered — less beautiful. She envisions self-driving cars, a Center…
Read more What Should Philly Look Like in 2076? Ask an Eighth GraderKey points: Teacher preparation programs have long emphasized curriculum, instruction, and assessment. However, they often fall short in one critical area: social-emotional and mental health needs of students.…
Read more Reimagining teacher preparation to include student mental health supportsKey points: STEM workforce shortages are a well-known global issue. With demand set to rise by nearly 11 percent in the next decade, today’s students are the solution.…
Read more Decision Education: A new approach to driving STEM workforce readinessKey points: Special education is at a breaking point. Across the country, more children than ever are being referred for evaluations to determine whether they qualify for special…
Read more The rise of remote psychoeducational testing: What school leaders need to knowAny amount of regular marijuana use has a negative impact on teens’ academic performance, new research suggests. Using cannabis products just once a month was associated with worse…
Read more Smoking ‘a few harmless joints’ a month can hurt school performance, study sayseSchool News is counting down the 10 most-read stories of 2025. Story #6 focuses on DEI in education. Key points: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become…
Read more DEI in education: Pros and consKey points: A trending AI song went viral, but in my classroom, it did something even more powerful: it unlocked student voice. When teachers discuss AI in education,…
Read more How an AI-generated song transformed my ELL classroom
