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Is your child being bullied? Here are ways to get them to talk about it

Are your children being bullied? Here's how parents can get their kids to open up about bullying

October 13th, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Bullying, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Parent talk, Parental Involvement, Parenting, Parents, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

A higher purpose for fan fiction? Yes! It’s helping teach young and marginalized people to write, says UW professor

How writing fan-fiction can help kids from marginalized communities feel better about themselves and help them become better writers

October 13th, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Diversity, Education, Learning, News, School, Students, Teacher, Teaching, United States (U.S.), Washington, Writing|Tags: Education, schools|

School lunch shaming will now be against the law in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a new piece of legislation that guarantees all students will receive lunch even if their parents or guardians have not paid their meal fees.

October 13th, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, California, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, Los Angeles, News, School, School Meals, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

The Revolutionary Impact Of Immersive Technology On Education

Embracing technology in the classroom is transforming teaching and learning while equipping students with the skills they need to survive in a rapidly evolving workplace.

October 13th, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Career, Career & Technical Training, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, School, Students, Teacher, Technology, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

OPINION: Speaking multiple languages should be a requirement, not a bonus

Being multilingual should be the standard and not the exception

Investing in Girls’ STEM Education

New technologies are dramatically transforming work and the global economy every day. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers hold tremendous promise for millions of girls and women—but only if new policies tackle access and education problems first.

October 13th, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Career, Career & Technical Training, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Engineering, Girls, Global, Global Economy, Global Workforce, Globalized World, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, School, Science, Science & Technology, STEM, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Research Zeroes In on a Barrier to Reading (Plus, Tips for Teachers)

How much background knowledge do students need to understand a piece of text? New research appears to discover the tipping point

October 13th, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Books, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, Literacy, News, Reading, School, Students, Teacher, Teaching, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

Blue light isn’t the main source of eye fatigue and sleep loss – it’s your computer

Blue light has been getting blamed for sleep interruption and eye strain. But the facts are that any bright light interferes with sleep, and computers themselves cause eye strain, an eye doctor says.