School start times: Are teens too sleepy to enjoy learning?
Early school start times and lack of teen sleep may be one reason that researchers are finding students have negative attitudes towards school.
Human connections will always beat Google Translate
Translation apps don’t profoundly enrich your brain, your cultural understanding, your capacity for empathy, in the way that language learning does. Nor do they give you a window into other worlds, broaden your mental horizons, make you more likely to be curious and respectful when encountering other cultures
Look deeper and within the community to make black history resonate
Examining local history, including young voices and challenging personal assumptions are all good ways to start celebrating Black History Month on a local level
What Brain Science Teaches Us About Conflict Resolution
When a teacher noticed her kids fighting at recess, she turned to neuroscience and mindfulness practice to help them take control of their emotions.
3 ways community colleges are improving STEM education
Researchers and administrators of community colleges share how to better serve students in STEM fields and warn of potential obstacles.
For the First Time, EPA Could Order Schools to Test Water for Lead, but Experts Warn That Doesn’t Mean It Will Be Safe to Drink — or That Lead Will Be Removed
The EPA says its proposed changes to the Lead and Copper Rule would better protect drinking water in schools. Experts say they could do more harm than good
Play Is Disappearing From Kindergarten. It’s Hurting Kids.
Why playtime is critical for children in kindergarten
STEM Playgrounds Make Computer Science Fun and Practical for K–12 Students
STEM Playgrounds Make Computer Science Fun and Practical for K–12 Students
Handwritten valentines create a legacy of love and literacy
Handwritten letters enhance relationships among people of all ages, and help children become empowered and inspired through the power of the pen.
Adding Madness to Method
Is it time to do away with the traditional instructional methods of language learning?