Media literacy is as critical as teaching students to read, write and do math, says Eisha Buch, head of teaching and learning at Common Sense Media, in a K-12 Dive article. A sense of urgency comes
Jean M. Twenge, a Ph.D. psychologist, researches and writes about adolescent mental health, sleep disorders, digital technology, homework and narcissism. She was interviewed by The 74 about her rules and her belief that stiffer laws
A park field trip hosted by the Peace Learning Center, which for nearly three decades has served thousands of Marion County (IN) students and educators, introduced students to techniques to recognize and regulate their emotions,
When we take students’ feedback seriously, we get more than just better design. We get better schools. I’m a planner and designer specializing in K-12 school projects, and as part of a community-driven design process,
In education today, there is growing recognition to support the whole student — mind, body, and spirit, writes DonDre Harris, a school social worker in Denver, in a Chalkbeat essay. Academic success is only one
Rebecca London, a researcher and professor of sociology at the University of California, Santa Cruz London, recently described to Education Week how recess can elevate the school experience and teach skills useful after playgrounds have
When occupational therapists are integrated into general classroom activities, student challenges can be addressed early, writes Linda Rini, an occupational therapist, in an eSchool News essay. She describes five strategies can be integrated into daily routines
We think about our thoughts — we just don’t realize we’re doing so, according to an article in K-12 Dive. These metacognitive skills build our knowledge base and self-confidence. They help us learn why we
Giving students greater voice and even a leadership role in the classroom can develop critical thinking skills, bolster comprehension and increase engagement, according to a K-12 Dive article. The teacher can’t be the only person
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