What if students could primarily learn science through experiments and research? With the help of a furry friend, a teacher rethinks science class so that students first learn by questioning and doing. Rethinking science education can be simple, inexpensive and fun - and it can have a big effect on how students see the world…
Many Stanford students were labeled as “gifted” when very young, often leading to special supports and programs. They reflect on what that designation meant for their learning.
Leaders in some school districts are working to develop policies that account for social media use. Joseph Baeta, superintendent of a Massachusetts school district, has launched a districtwide Twitter page to share updates and information.
Co-teaching has been shown to be an effective, natural support for a diverse range of students in classrooms. When teachers work together (often a classroom teacher and a learning support teacher), students benefit from well planned differentiated instruction. Two sets of skilled and experienced minds can more effectively plan for all students in the room.
When school principals listen to pitches about the latest classroom technology from education-technology companies, some questions they have focus on the benefits of the technology and how to pay for it, writes California elementary-school principal Sara Shenkan-Rich. Principals are seeking partners in edtech ventures, not just salespeople, she notes in this commentary.
Children increasingly are exposed to artificial intelligence through at-home devices, such as Amazon's Alexa and Google Home. In this article, two child psychologists offer three tips to help ensure children's interactions with the devices are positive.