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Pupils can learn more effectively through stories than activities

Storytelling -- the oldest form of teaching -- is the most effective way of teaching primary school children about complex scientific concepts like evolution, say researchers.

December 8th, 2020|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, School, Science, Science & Technology, Stories, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Connecting SEL to Academic Outcomes

Skills that students develop in social and emotional learning—empathy, collaboration, and so on—are closely connected to standards in many academic subjects.

December 8th, 2020|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Collaboration, Creativity, Current Events, Education, Emotional Literacy, Emotions, Empathy, Learning, News, School, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

The Hour Of Code Challenge Starts Next Week

Computer Science Education Week (Dec 7-13) has begun. With the Hour of Code Challenge, learners of all ages and backgrounds can now get exposure to this all-important subject.

December 7th, 2020|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Coding, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Students, Teacher, Technology, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Get Cozy with These 7 Wintry Math Children’s Books

Parents and kids can get comfy this winter with this carefully curated book list of wintry mathematical board and picture books that will make learning at home seriously fun.

December 7th, 2020|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Books, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Game-based Learning, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, Parenting, Parents, Reading, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Maximize Your Students’ Remote Learning by Kick-Starting Their Digital Literacy

December 7th, 2020|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, coronavirus, COVID-19, Current Events, Digital Device, Digital Learning, Digital Literacy, Distance Learning, Education, Learning, News, Online, Online Education, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

States and Cities Lean Into Reopening Elementary Schools First As Data Affirm Lower Risk for Students, But Not Necessarily Teachers

States and cities lean into reopening elementary schools first, as data affirm lower risk for students but not necessarily teachers

December 7th, 2020|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, coronavirus, COVID-19, Current Events, Education, Elementary School, Learning, News, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

The Frustrating Coronavirus School Opening Debate

The school opening debate has been frustrating for parents, teachers, and school leaders. What is perhaps most depressing, though, is how much the Covid-19 pandemic has been a microcosm of longstanding issues with our education system.