Educators’ use of data to make decisions about instruction and intervention is rising dramatically in U.S. schools, according to an online survey of 1,516 teachers released today by Kahoot!

Digital signage increasingly is replacing bulletin boards and schoolwide announcements as a way for school leaders to communicate with students and staff. A Texas school district recently invested in 50 large-format televisions to use as digital signs.

The Resilience Builder Program teaches young students techniques for handling tough emotions, like visualizing a remote control for thoughts so they can switch from negative to happier feelings. 

Some teachers are experimenting with offering feedback via video rather than marking students' work with red pens. David Narter, an English teacher in Illinois, said he found that students were more receptive to video feedback and found it more motivating.

Nesten hvert femte barn og ungdom har matematikkvansker. Og de som faller av, forblir hengende etter. Tett ekstraundervisning helt fra start hjelper dem, ifølge norsk og finsk forskning.

Måndag 28 maj är det internationella mensdagen. I Tanzania undviker tjejer att gå i skolan när de har mens och deras möjligheter till utbildning påverkas. En ny studie från Lunds universitet visar att menskoppen kan vara ett steg mot en bättre skolgång och ett friare och mer jämlikt liv.

In a Washington state school district, students must learn 3D printing to enroll in a Boeing manufacturing program as students nationwide are increasingly using the technology. Christopher Nesmith, career and technical education director with the district, describes the technology as a "regular part of the curriculum."

Educators and therapists at a small Australian school serving students with special needs are using a trampoline and swing set to help students regulate their behavior through exercise. When students return to their mainstream schools, they can use the outdoor playground, indoor exercise equipment or fidget tools for the same purpose.

The design of US schools is in the spotlight following the latest shooting at a Texas high school. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said the state's schools have too many exits and entrances, which make them vulnerable to attacks.

Two recent studies link student-teacher relationships to students' academic outcomes. Roland Fryer of Harvard University in one study found that elementary students who were taught by different specialists - instead of having the same teacher who knew them well across most subjects - had lower scores in math and reading.

Experiential learning can help engage students, suggests Shawna Stueck, an elementary-school teacher at an online public school. In this article, she writes about three strategies for integrating experiential learning, including letting students lead and make more choices in the classroom.

Digital tools can help seasoned teachers mentor first-year educators, asserts instructional technology coordinator Claudio Zavala Jr. In this blog post, Zavala suggests four digital tools to support new teachers with critiques, communication and demonstrations