Key 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 classroomKey points: Who among us has never copied a homework answer in a hurry? Borrowed a friend’s paragraph? Accepted a parent’s “small correction” that eventually became a full…
Read more AI didn’t break homework: It exposed what was already brokenKey points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he got for meeting our first family reading goal…
Read more Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year longKey points: We live in an ever-evolving world, powered by advancements across STEM fields. Today, STEM has become increasingly intertwined with how we live our daily lives–from how…
Read more Fueling student passion for STEM with project-based learningKey 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: The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a turning point. After decades of debate, we’re finally seeing a broad consensus around evidence-based practices–but the challenge now…
Read more What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026Key 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: When you need to fix your sink, learn how to use AI, or cook up a new recipe, chances are you searched on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram,…
Read more 5 tips for educators using videoKey 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 readinesseSchool News is counting down the 10 most-read stories of 2025. Story #10 focuses on teaching strategies around AI. Key points: In the last year, we’ve seen an…
Read more An educator’s top tips to integrate AI into the classroomKey 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 classroomKey points: The academic landscape has evolved dramatically, especially when it comes to summers. More students are embracing year-round learning to build strong study habits and develop the…
Read more More teens are using summer for college and career prepKey points: Far too many students enter math class expecting to fail. For them, math isn’t just a subject–it’s a source of anxiety that chips away at their…
Read more Teaching math the way the brain learns changes everythingKey points: By embracing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in purchasing decisions, school leaders can create learning spaces that not only accommodate students with disabilities but enhance…
Read more Next gen learning spaces: UDL in actionMaggie Perkins used to be a self-sacrificing “teacher martyr” who got paid “pennies” to take care of other people’s kids while barely making rent, she said. This is…
Read more I Was A Stressed Teacher Earning $47k — Working At Costco Changed EverythingKey points: The first few weeks of school are more than a fresh start–they’re a powerful opportunity to lay the foundation for the relationships, habits, and learning that…
Read more 3 steps to build belonging in the classroomThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. I was conferencing with a group of students when I heard the excitement building…
Read more In training educators to use AI, we must not outsource the foundational work of teachingFor Danvers teacher John Hodsdon, summer break was by no means a vacation from learning. Hodsdon, a sixth-grade science teacher at Holten Richmond Middle School, spent more than…
Read more From Danvers to Ghana: Local teacher travels for global learning experienceKey points: Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical…
Read more 5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning
