5 ways to integrate language arts into STEM
How carefully-chosen digital tools and resources can help engage students in both language arts and STEM disciplines
CoSN2020: Fact or Fallacy? The Impact of Screen Time
Remote learning is changing the conversation about students and the amount of time they spend on computing devices, but some myths persist. (video)
What a new survey says about students’ mental health
High school students report more frequent depression, concerns about basic needs
Visual method helps with learning language rules
One or two children per classroom finds it difficult to recognize patterns in spoken language, says researchers from the Netherlands. But these children with a developmental language disorder (DLD) do, however, recognize similar patterns in pictures.
Polonetsky: Are the Online Programs Your Child’s School Uses Protecting Student Privacy? Some Things to Look For
Technology can add value to students’ educational experience, enhance our ability to work remotely and help us stay connected. But we must make sure appropriate safeguards are in place so privacy and security don’t fall by the wayside
Bringing the Natural World To Students With a Pollinator Garden
A garden for bees and butterflies helps local endangered species while providing opportunities for standards-based science lessons for children
How Student Agency Can Ease the Pain of Remote Learning and Teaching
Nurturing students’ agency and abilities to contribute and lead can have big payoffs as schools face ongoing uncertainty
How To Make Your Children Feel Safe During Difficult Times
Experts share advice for helping kids deal with fear in the aftermath of traumatic news events.
Summer school 2020: Hints for how the fall will go?
After a major disruption to learning, what should summer school look like? As districts in the U.S. figure out logistics, the community in Worcester, Massachusetts, offers one approach.
A Summer Reading List To Move, Inspire, & Educate Your Whole Family
As we head into the summer of 2020, with many activities still limited due to COVID-19, the proverbial summer reading list has taken on a greater importance. Here's a reading list for children and young adults