A new randomized clinical trial of a vision screening and eyeglasses program at the Baltimore City public schools finds providing rapid eye exams and glasses, in addition to standard vision screenings, uncovered significantly more vision problems and improved reading performance for participating students over three years.

Last March, Zoom, the ubiquitous online conferencing platform, became a staple of daily life for many students and educators as learning shifted online. Millions downloaded it—and first learned of it—back in early 2020, when lockdowns forced billions of students online, and at least 100,000 schools onto Zoom.

The pandemic and the increasing use of technology in K-12 education it prompted has added renewed energy to the blended learning movement as most students are now learning in school buildings.

'Genius' is a rare title often reserved for adults who have accomplished something extraordinary. But we have more to gain by seeing genius as the brilliance that can be developed in each child, according to professor Gholdy Muhammad.

Barn med fysiske funksjonsnedsettelser taper sosialt hvis de ikke integreres i vanlige skoleklasser, viser ny rapport. 11 år gamle Leonard trives godt med sine medelever.

Skole og internett som integreringsarena for barn og unge med fysiske funksjonsnedsettelser. (pdf)

Om en elev har inlärningssvårigheter i matematik behöver problemet identifieras så tidigt som möjligt så att rätt stöd kan sättas in. Forskare vid Åbo Akademi har varit med och utvecklat verktygen LUKIMAT och FUNA för det här ändamålet.

Nearly nine in 10 teachers say they have heard conspiracy theories being discussed by students.

How college is like the 1980s Airplane Game that roared the San Francisco Bay lesbian community.

Math is hard. Dyscalculia, a math learning disability, can make learning and calculating numbers downright painful. Persistent difficulties with math can also lead to intense overwhelm and feelings of academic dread, also known as math anxiety.

Parents and teachers say the coronavirus pandemic revealed changes that are needed to teaching and learning, according to a survey by the nonprofit Understood and UnidosUS. More hands-on activities are needed, according to 61% of teachers, and 55% favor more flexible learning environments.

Remember personal time? For many educators, technology has driven it toward extinction—and it’s time to get serious about reclaiming it.