Turning Four This Month, the Every Student Succeeds Act Is Hailed as a Victory for State Control of Education Policy. And, Critics Say, That’s Part of the Problem
The ESSA turns 4 this month. What does the future hold for this education policy?
All You Need is Read
How to help all students reap the benefit of reading
Helping students to sort facts from lies on the internet
A group of Stanford researchers have a plan to help students think more like a fact checker and to be able to spot fake news
Why Teachers Want Math with More Human Ties
Math teachers are trying to shift the lens through which students interact with the subject by prioritizing how math affects people and celebrating what individuals contribute when doing math.
Wiener: Student Belonging Is Essential to Success. Education Policies Must Ensure School Is a Place Where Every Child Belongs
Accountability debates tend to center on test scores and graduation rates. Taking responsibility for student belonging should also be part of the definition of school success, says writer
Play sports for a healthier brain
Kids who play sports have healthier brains, says study
Lacking Training, Teachers Develop Their Own SEL Solutions
A new survey shows nearly half of teachers feel their schools do not have adequate support for their students’ social and emotional needs.
Why all children must learn code
Why learning to code benefits all children regardless of their future career paths
Study Finds Boys Who Are Less Physically Active Have Less Reading Ability
Could increasing a boy's physical activity help them become better readers? A study from Finland suggests it could
Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online
Tech-savvy students are adept at using the latest internet-enabled devices, but they don’t do enough to protect their sensitive information in cyberspace.