A study in Pediatrics found that youths who engaged in bullying were more likely to abuse tobacco, drugs and alcohol in adulthood, compared with nonbullying peers.

Michelle Russell loves teaching statistics and her students enjoy it too. But it took her a few years to find activities that really engage them and that also reinforce the statistics standards they need to learn. Here are three ideas she recommends for the middle grades.

Effective principals can boost outcomes for students, according to a report released today by the Wallace Foundation that found an above-average principal can produce nearly three additional months of learning in math and reading. Jason Grissom, a professor at Vanderbilt University and an author of the study, said the findings do not discount the effect…

Even pre-pandemic, teachers were creative when choosing instructional materials to use with students. When presented with a recommended or even required curriculum, RAND research has found, teachers exercised great autonomy in modifying teaching materials and finding additional resources to supplement them. So, what do teachers want when it comes to instructional materials, particularly now?

Thoughtful content and emerging technologies lead teachers to successful virtual classes.

Educators say the collaboration that comes with projects, workshopping and other models can be adapted and maintained in virtual learning.  

Recent research is changing the way educators and others view the potential of "nudging" text messages to motivate students to take action, such as applying for college or aid. In a study researchers reveal that customized text messages may be more effective and that students are more likely to pay attention if they know who…

Megan Bowen, director of Penn Foster High School, says educators there have discovered keys to making remote learning work. In this commentary, Bowen suggests tailoring instruction to individual students, adopting formative practices, relying on data, building community and performing outreach.

With the technology now available, it’s clear that simply broadcasting pre-recorded lectures is no longer an option for forward-thinking universities.

Having students meet to work in small groups helps build community and fosters deeper learning.

Education leaders discuss research-informed practices to help district leaders prioritize and focus their resources.

Thoughtful content and emerging technologies lead teachers to successful virtual classes.