5 Ways To Help Kids Transition Smoothly To Middle School
Elementary school to junior high can mean big changes for kids. But with the right preparation, they can transition smoothly from one to the next.
How to Empower Every Student to Talk in Class—and Why It Matters
Why it is important to empower students to feel confident to talk in class and engage in classroom discussions
Schools encouraged to help students have positive social media experiences
Schools encouraged to help students have positive social media experiences
Schools embrace tools to help ‘overwhelmed’ students
Schools embrace tools to help 'overwhelmed' students
Here’s what schools are doing to try to address students’ social-emotional needs
What schools are doing to try to address students' social-emotional needs
Don’t fret about buying the ‘right’ toy – any toy is educational if you support kids in their play
Is a science kit, some Lego, or building blocks best for fostering kids’ STEM skills and creativity? Fear not – it’s not what’s in the box, but what happens after you open it, that’s most important
Sports card explosion holds promise for keeping kids engaged in math
Collecting sports cards isn't just a fun hobby. It can help keep kids' engaged with math
3 Ways to Encourage ‘Coasting’ Students to Reach Their Full Potential
Students who are doing well—but could be doing much better—benefit from feedback that encourages self-monitoring.
Using Social Media to Boost Students’ Understanding of World Languages
Can social media help students who are studying a foreign language?
One early educator explains the importance of transitional kindergarten
Today's kindergarten is not the same kindergarten parents and guardians experienced when they went to school, some teachers say. Today's kindergarten is really more like first grade and that's where transitional kindergarten comes in