Cultivating diversity in STEM education
In honor of Black History Month a writer and CEO discusses what educators can learn from the first African Americans to receive PhDs in math and the importance of role models of color in STEM subjects
Schools should heed calls to do lockdown drills without traumatizing kids instead of abolishing them
Are lockdown drills too scary for kids? How can schools hold emergency preparedness drills without traumatizing students?
Why financial literacy is gaining ground in K-12
Financial literacy is a growing priority in K-12.
How solving real-world PBL problems energizes students
Problem-based learning, based on real world examples, can boost student engagement and improve interest in STEM subjects
Museum Dedicated to Language, Planet Word, Opens in May
Planet Word, a museum dedicated to everything language in Washington D.C. has announced that it is expected to open May 31.
Wehrly: What’s the Secret to Closing the Achievement Gap? Aligning Curriculum, Teacher and Student Expectations, and Whole-Child Support
What’s the secret to closing the achievement gap? Aligning curriculum, teacher and student expectations, and whole-child support.
The Bilingual Brain by Albert Costa review – enlightening and astonishing
Does speaking more than one language alter your brain? The findings from a lifetime of research are revelatory
The 13 Most Valuable Forms Of Education For Entrepreneurs
For an entrepreneur, these forms of education are invaluable to success, according to Forbes Coaches Council experts.
Exercise your mind by reading, experts say
Research reveals children who read for pleasure have better language and comprehension skills, and greater empathy toward others, get better exam results and go on to be leaders in life.
Storytime, Meet Number Play: Early Math in the Home Matters for Later Skills
When parents and kids play math-related games and puzzles together, research suggests both generations build up better math skills and more positive associations with the subject.