An Adaptable Framework for Project-Based Learning
The National Geographic Society has a five-step Project-Based Learning model and resource library to foster deep learning whether students are in school or at home.
Kids spend nearly three-quarters of their school day sitting. Here’s how to get them moving — during lessons
Getting students to move while learning a concept helps them understand it better. And it gets them off their seats.
Are the Kids All Right? How to Check in on Their Mental Health During a Tough Time
Though much has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are strategies that parents and educators can use to help mitigate the stress and protect children and help them feel safe
5 takeaways from the Ed Dept’s final distance education rules
Policy and online education experts shared insights on how the U.S. Dept of Ed's new distance learning requirements are likely to affect remote and competency-based instruction.
Making Music May Not Make You Smarter, But Can Still Be Helpful For Education
A recent study suggested music education doesn't improve the intelligence of students, but there are so many beneficial elements of learning music that any child will benefit from music classes
Do STEM toys actually teach kids science and math?
Experts say parents should look for toys that encourage open-ended, active play and problem-solving to give their children a fun STEM learning experience
Children raised in greener areas have higher IQ, study finds
Growing up in a greener urban environment boosts children’s intelligence and lowers levels of difficult behavior, a study has found.
Screen-based online learning will change kids’ brains. Are we ready for that?
We are starting to see technology’s effect on child development and adult reading skills – and the research isn’t optimistic
Should I worry if I think my kid might be falling behind on benchmark skills?
In the age of COVID-19 what should parents do if they believe their children might be falling behind on benchmark skills?
The Science of Keeping Kids Engaged—Even From Home
The upcoming school year will be filled with uncertainty, but the need to keep students engaged while working from home feels like a sure thing. Fortunately, there is a science of motivation.