Students who need academic interventions often lose out when schools make schedules, researchers have found. Schools should consider student equity at an operational level to ensure that all learners have access to high-quality teachers and smaller classes, and new data tools can help them identify problems and plan better for the future.
Students with autism often struggle with recess because of its noisy, chaotic nature, but researchers say there are steps schools can take to help them enjoy the experience. Loosely structured group activities such as tag or an obstacle course can give students with autism opportunities to socialize with their peers without the pressure of formal…
It’s been more than a decade since the introduction of the Kindle (2007) and the Nook (2009). And now we also have apps that let us read books on any internet-ready device.
The Reimagining Migration project strives to make conversations around migration a part of curriculum and classroom culture so that all students can feel supported.
Learning how to notice and accept how one is feeling -- even if it's uncomfortable -- is a helpful first step towards managing one's emotions and attaining a sense of mindfulness.
Some teachers are using Skype to connect students to others in different parts of the world to improve understanding of geography. The "mystery game" is won when students guess where the other students are located, and some teachers say it prepares students for the increasingly global workforce.
Researchers at the University of Montreal are working with a technology firm to consider the effect of artificial-intelligence technology in K-12 education. The goal is to provide research that could improve teaching and learning.
Risikotesten for ordblindhed omfatter elever med dansk som andet sprog i de yngste klasser. Andre test kan bruges til ældre tosprogede elever, som har et grundlæggende ordforråd på dansk. Anderledes ser det ud med elever med ringe erfaring med de danske bogstavers lyde.
Financial literacy might seem outside the skill set of a typical K-12 teacher, but schools increasingly want to ensure that students know how to navigate loans, credit cards and other financial products. Jacqueline Prester offers three tips for teaching financial literacy, including focusing on goals and connecting the skills to real-world practice.