‘We’re cosseting our kids’ – the war against today’s dangerously dull playgrounds
Are today's playgrounds too dull and lifeless for children?
How ‘knowing less’ can boost language development in children
Children may learn new words better when they learn them in the context of other words they are just learning, according to new research
For teens, multitasking makes them feel better—and worse
Multitasking makes teenagers feel both more positively and more negatively about the main task they're trying to accomplish, a new study finds.
3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers’ Confidence in Class
Middle school is a distinct phase, and a school counselor has ideas for how teachers can draw out their students’ best work and boost their confidence
How much of a difference does the number of kids in a classroom make?
Research suggests that kids benefit when there are fewer of them in a classroom. But quickly reducing class size can cause new problems as schools scramble to hire new teachers.
Don’t just solve for x: letting kids explore real-world scenarios will keep them in maths class
Students need more than just arithmetic to succeed in the modern world. Learning math through an inquiry-based approach can help them develop critical and creative skills, as well as resilience.
A ‘Disturbing’ Assessment: Sagging Reading Scores, Particularly for Eighth Graders, Headline 2019’s Disappointing NAEP Results
The release of the NAEP 2019 data shows stagnation on math scores and a disturbing decline in reading, particularly for the lowest-performing students
Kay: Why Board Games Can Be the Best Way to Teach Tricky Subjects — and Immerse Students in History
Why board games can be the best way to teach tricky subjects — and immerse students in history
This program is determined to support girls in STEM
One educator uses the FlexFactor program to show girls and underrepresented student groups how they can pursue STEM careers
A Certificate, Then a Degree
Certificate-first programs can help tackle America’s college-completion crisis