The start of a new school year presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on the life and work of Grant Wiggins, an extraordinary educator who died unexpectedly in May 2015. While Grant is no longer with us, his spirit and ideas live on, and we can honor and celebrate his life’s work by acting on the…

What is global competency and what impact can it have on your classroom?

A school principal in Australia reports improved student engagement, attendance and confidence since she developed close networks with area schools with shared priorities. Melissa Scully says the approach allowed teachers to benefit from feedback and data-informed approaches, a process she learned through the Certified Practising Principal program.

Which strategy for classroom management do you feel is most effective?

Researchers found that adolescents who reported recently experiencing bullying had a three times higher suicide attempt risk, compared with those who weren't bullied. The findings - in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - are based on survey data of more than 134,000 youths ages 12 to 15 from 48…

Education technology is key to transforming education, write Anirban Bhattacharyya and Sujata Bhatt, both of the nonprofit Transcend. In this commentary, they offer a blueprint for change and demonstrate how edtech can help break down silos and foster a holistic approach.

Gender minority college students had a more than fourfold higher likelihood of developing at least one mental health problem, compared with cisgendered peers, researchers reported in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The findings also showed increased odds of nonsuicidal self-harm and suicide ideation among gender minority youths.

Researchers with NWEA, which produces the Measures of Academic Progress test, say they have developed a way to determine whether students are consistently guessing when taking computerized exams. Findings show that students are more likely to guess on test questions that include more reading, and that male students and black students are more likely to…

Wilson County Schools in North Carolina has taken an inclusive approach to teaching students STEAM subjects and integrating technology into traditional classes. Teachers and district officials say they want students to learn to think critically and acquire skills they can use in the workforce, no matter what career path they choose.

Learning is a social endeavor, so why would students work alone with technology? To maximize the benefits of digital learning tools, add conversation, reflection, and community to these learning experiences.

How early-career educators can combat stress and build resilience — and what school leaders can do to help.

Playtime, downtime and family time are so essential to a child's healthy development. But with competing demands from school, extracurricular activities and anxiety, getting downtime might be hard to come by.