Parker is proposing to keep Philadelphia public school buildings open longer hours and more days throughout the year.
Education
3 Ways Science Teaches Students Skills That Are Critical in Learning and in Life
Educator's view: Communication, critical thinking, data analysis, even SEL are all part of the scientist's toolkit — and help keep kids engaged.
Educator’s view: Communication, critical thinking, data analysis, even SEL are all part of the scientist’s toolkit — and help keep kids engaged.
Three Ways Education Professionals Use AI to Support Learning Differences
According to Merriam-Webster, artificial intelligence is defined as, “The capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior.”
According to Merriam-Webster, artificial intelligence is defined as, “The capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior.”
Who’s Counting? A Glimpse Into the World of Math Teachers
The potential impact of math teacher shortages on student achievement is a concern, especially as math scores have been on a decline for 13-year-old students in the 2022-23 school year.
The potential impact of math teacher shortages on student achievement is a concern, especially as math scores have been on a decline for 13-year-old students in the 2022-23 school year.
School Choice: Why Are More Parents Picking Private Over Public?
I think there is a mystique around private schools – parents feel that they’re doing the right thing by their children by sending them to private schools.
I think there is a mystique around private schools – parents feel that they’re doing the right thing by their children by sending them to private schools.
Virginia School District Will Let Students Opt out of Holocaust Lesson, Citing Jewish Students’ ‘Trauma’
The district said the move had nothing to do with the Israel-Hamas war
The district said the move had nothing to do with the Israel-Hamas war
Americans Have Yet to Accept Covid’s Tragedy — And Are Taking It Out on Schools
Williams: Four punishing years later, we should give ourselves and our schools some measure of grace.
Williams: Four punishing years later, we should give ourselves and our schools some measure of grace.
School Founder’s View: Why Harvard Should Lead the Way in Scrapping the College Admissions Essay
Commentary: Matthew Levey reflects on the “spawning of a racist tool” at the university in 1926.
Commentary: Matthew Levey reflects on the “spawning of a racist tool” at the university in 1926.
Resilience, and Other Lessons From a First-Year Principal
Johnathan Moore has learned this while navigating challenges and new initiatives and Southern Elementary School in Guilford County.
Johnathan Moore has learned this while navigating challenges and new initiatives and Southern Elementary School in Guilford County.
San Francisco Voters Overwhelmingly Support Algebra’s Return to 8th Grade
Even though it was a non-binding ballot measure and SFUSD had already decided to bring back the course, 100K+ people voted on middle school math.
Even though it was a non-binding ballot measure and SFUSD had already decided to bring back the course, 100K+ people voted on middle school math.
Florida Students Seize on ‘Parental Rights’ to Stop Educators From Hitting Kids
An 18-year-old honors student says a spanking at her school went disturbingly beyond discipline. Now, she’s joined a student effort to fight back.
An 18-year-old honors student says a spanking at her school went disturbingly beyond discipline. Now, she’s joined a student effort to fight back.
Top Methods for Promoting Literacy Skills in Young Children
— In a child’s developmental years, establishing a strong foundation in literacy is paramount. Literacy goes beyond reading and writing; it fosters a deep love for learning, enhances communication skills, and stimulates intellectual growth. Given its importance, parents, educators, and caregivers seek effective methods to cultivate literacy skills in young children. Here are some top…
What Teachers Need Now to Survive (Hint: Not This Old Trick)
The classroom can and should provide a warm, safe learning environment where students feel known and cared for.
The classroom can and should provide a warm, safe learning environment where students feel known and cared for.
Prepared Learning: What Are Humans Hard-Wired for at Birth?
The concept of prepared learning is also known as “biological preparedness” or “associative conditioning.”
The concept of prepared learning is also known as “biological preparedness” or “associative conditioning.”
WA Legislature Revs up Plan to Electrify 10,000 School Buses
A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline.
A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline.
Student’s View: My School Helped Me With My Eating Disorder. Now, I Help Others
Rose: If it hadn't been for my capstone project, I'm not sure I would have become educated enough to want recovery from atypical anorexia.
Rose: If it hadn’t been for my capstone project, I’m not sure I would have become educated enough to want recovery from atypical anorexia.