An emphasis on phonics may fail to adequately support English-language learners, according to a group of advocates and researchers in Colorado. While the state has issued a directive to focus on phonics, the group encourages teachers to continue a multipronged approach to early-grade reading with pictures and other tools to help reach the 13% of…

While teachers have less control over their remote students' learning environments, their input can be invaluable, especially for students with special needs and their families, writes Lindsay Scacco, a lead education specialist at California Virtual Academies.

Seemingly innocuous statements can exacerbate math anxiety among learners—and avoiding these phrases can help all students see themselves as “math people.”

With some students in the room and some at home, how can teachers continue to focus on building speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the target language?

Digital education analyst Frank Catalano compares and contrasts recent reports and analyses on learning losses related to the coronavirus schooling changes. Most agree that students have ended up further behind in math than reading and that older students fared better at virtual learning than younger ones, Catalano writes.

Deana Perry, principal at an Indianapolis school, is finding innovative ways to recognize and celebrate her staff during this challenging time. Perry set up lawn decorations at staff members' homes, scheduled virtual game nights and coffee talks, and maintains space at the school for staffers - who she says are "rock stars" - to relax.

Many school leaders and teachers are focusing on whole child education, an idea that seems likely to grow in prominence in the future.

Two young people offer advice for educators who still want to be supportive and say that in-person relationships with certain teachers were critical to their mental health as they came out.

Districts can hook students with existing enthusiasm, helping them build technical and soft skills while also broadening STEM diversity.

Digital access improved this fall, but increasing COVID-19 cases will lead to more struggles with at-home learning, according to a UCLA researcher.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform teaching and learning, according to a report from the Center for Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Sciences. Researchers say it could be between five and 10 years, however, before AI is fully integrated.

Nine months since many teachers and students made an abrupt transition to remote instruction, some are preparing to once again teach and learn virtually. Darren Schwartz, chief academic officer in a Connecticut school district, says his district is better prepared this time around because of adjustments, such as eliminating packets and investing in more technology…