Teachers often lack the knowledge and training to discuss learning differences such as dyslexia and dyscalculia with their students, according to an Education Slice brief. These conversations should not be limited to special education teachers,
Schools are on edge due to increased school shootings and violent threats, according to K-12 Dive. Here are keys to evaluate the credibility of potential at-risk student behavior, according to Guy Bliesner, a school safety
“I’ve witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences,” writes Wendy W. Amato, the chief academic officer for K12 Coalition—Teaching Channel and former middle school math teacher, in
It’s critical today to emphasize career planning to help students learn what their futures may look like, according to an article in eSchool News. Too often, K-12 students aren’t exposed to career possibilities or career
At Skinner Middle School in Denver, CO, hundreds of students present their science research to dozens of judges who award passing grades and prize ribbons to top projects, according to an article in the Denver
Systemic change is needed in today’s education system for major improvements in STEM education for students, according to an article in eSchool News. Federal agencies, states and school districts should increase use of innovations that
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends schools reduce the use of exclusionary discipline (suspension or expulsion, for example) through trauma-informed practices and collect and analyze discipline data to identify areas for improvement, according to
Anant Agarwal, founder of edX and MIT professor, argues that artificial intelligence won’t replace teachers but rather enhance their capabilities, according to an Education Slice summary of a New York Times report. AI frees teachers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 10-year data summary trend report notes that 40% of high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness; 20% seriously considered attempting suicide; and almost 10%
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