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#4: 5 ways teachers can improve student learning based on current brain research
How students can better overcome language and reading problems thanks to the plastic brain and teacher know-how.
Survey: Science education needs more support
Eighty-five percent of teachers in a recent survey said they would devote more instructional time to hands-on science-based learning if they had the chance. Eighty percent of those…
Study outlines how businesses can better serve local schools
U.S. businesses could increase their positive contribution to and impact on public K-12 education if they adopt a newly-established approach that connects students in poverty to services essential…
Too much technology could hurt learning outcomes
Students who use computers and learning technology at moderate levels tend to have better learning outcomes than students who use computers and learning technology rarely, according to new…
Poll: Americans oppose linking teacher evaluations with student performance
Many Americans, especially public-school parents, give low marks to rating a teacher based partly on how students perform on standardized tests, according to a survey. The Gallup Poll…
More than half of students struggle with reading, report says
Nearly half of minority students and students from low-income families enter the fifth grade without basic reading skills, according to a new report urging Congress to focus on…
Leadership coaching could help teachers boost student achievement
Giving teachers two years of formal PD and training sessions with a leadership coach could result in higher student achievement in certain curriculum areas, according to a new…
Report: Professional development is ineffective and wastes money
District PD spending does not equate to teacher improvement, a new study finds. Can the waste be curbed?
7 mobile learning myths no educator should believe
By now, you're probably familiar with mobile learning, but according to new research big misconceptions still plague educators' understanding of the concept.
Report: The 4 models of blended learning in action
A new paper by advocacy and policy org iNacol explores how blended learning is being used in practice and traces its history from 2008 to today. In particular,…
Minority children underrepresented in special education
Contrary to popular belief, minority children are not overrepresented in special education classrooms and are actually less likely to be diagnosed with and treated for disabilities than white…
Dispelling 9 common myths on how to improve student achievement
According to Dr. John Hattie, a professor and researcher at Melbourne's Graduate School of Education, research and detailed statistical examination can determine which teaching methods actually improve student…
Global policy report touches on reduced testing reliance
ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, released its first Global Policy Agenda, which makes recommendations to promote the success of students, educators,…
Report outlines how to shift to tech-enabled personalized learning
Last year, more than 100 education leaders attended the Technology-Enabled Personalized Learning (TEPL) Summit hosted by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University in collaboration…
5 core functions of the LMS of the future
According to over 70 higher-ed IT specialists, current LMS functionality is great for administrative tasks, but lacking in providing support for the new learning approaches on today’s campuses.…
3 critical education topics affecting U.S. students
An annual report examines the persistent gender gap in reading performance, how the Common Core is impacting reading achievement, and how intrinsic motivation plays a key role in…
4 key digital learning developments
Fifty-eight percent of high school students in a national survey said they use their own mobile devices for learning in school, and 47 percent of teachers in the…
Faster learning progress seen in first Common Core state
Results from the first state to adopt the Common Core State Standards—Kentucky—show that students with more exposure to the standards “made faster progress in learning” than peers who…
Researcher asks: Does the SIS build or dismantle trust?
One researcher is poised to take a fascinating look at Student Information Systems and the data they collect. Are they building a culture of trust?
How Twitter influences the Common Core debate
Researchers tracked thousands of tweets on Common Core. What they found was a fascinating look inside the minds of supporters and detractors. University researchers Jonathan Supovitz (University of…
How can games support classroom practice?
A new study reveals that scoring systems and player progress dashboards are among common game traits that can help educators more effectively track student learning, but game design…
Gaming, coding top students’ ed tech wish lists
Access to high-speed internet is among middle and high school students' top technology preferences, according to a CompTIA national survey of students and educators Fifty-six percent of surveyed…
Competition essential to solving U.S. STEM gap
Developing a rigorous vetting process for talented teachers and opening up school choice options are paramount to engaging students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to…
Study reveals steps to kindergarten prep
An intervention that uses music and games to help preschoolers learn self-regulation skills is helping prepare at-risk children for kindergarten, a new study from Oregon State University shows.…
4 strategies to build strong teacher leadership
School leaders take on many forms, including students, support staff, and teachers. Building strong teacher leaders helps support a positive and high-achieving school culture, and one of the…
Screen time debate broadens with research
Screen time remains a hot-button issue, but classifying technology use guidelines to include active versus passive use, and how the technology is used, could help redefine traditional screen…
Wanted: Immersive gaming in K-8 classrooms
Seventy-four percent of K-8 teachers in a recent report said they use digital games for instruction, though few teachers reported engaging students with immersive games that offer in-depth…
3 ways technology buoys at-risk students
Interactive learning and other technology-enabled strategies can increase engagement and significantly improve achievement among at-risk students, according to a new report from the Alliance for Excellent Education (AEE)…
Deeper learning has significant impact, study finds
New research reveals that students who attend schools with a focus on deeper learning are more likely to graduate on time and demonstrate higher achievement and test scores,…
Transforming learning with physical spaces
School leaders implement new technology initiatives and update teaching and learning goals regularly, but sometimes, the actual physical learning spaces in districts are overlooked. Today, more and more…
Get the stats on STEM vs. STEAM
Advocates say STEAM education–with an “a” for the arts–should trump STEM education STEM education is, by now, familiar to educators ... Read more
How important is informal learning?
Learning is changing. It is moving from a primarily school-based, formal process to include more informal opportunities. Learning is just as likely to occur among a group of…
Can young students master digital writing assessments?
A new pilot study reveals that fourth grade students are well-equipped to successfully take computer-based writing assessments. The National Center for Education Statistics conducted the National Assessment of…
Three new developments in K-12 technology integration
Technology skills for students and educators are essential for college and workforce success, particularly in an increasingly global economy. But how does technology integration match up with education…
About half of kids’ learning ability is in their DNA, study says
You may think you're better at reading than you are at math (or vice versa), but new research suggests you're probably equally good (or bad) at both. The…
Flipped learning skyrockets across the nation
Though no learning model is perfect, flipped learning offers educators and students one way to boost engagement and make learning much more interesting and organic. And as more…
6 ways to fix 7 principal hiring challenges
Hiring a school principal isn't a small task--school leaders must be equipped to handle problems that come their way, all while supporting teaching and learning and modeling the…
6 reasons mobile learning is booming
Mobile technologies are increasingly gaining support among school administrators, who opt for one-to-one initiatives and BYOD programs to help deflect the costs of maintaining a mobile device initiative,…
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The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…