The elementary grades can set students up with a powerful foundation in science, technology, engineering and math, teacher Anne Jolly writes. In this blog post, she offers five tips to make elementary STEM lessons engaging, including focusing on inquiry-based learning and centering activities around an engineering design process.

How do we help students lead with curiosity instead of judgment? Even when a practice or culture seems counter to students' own values and beliefs, educators can take steps to frame inquiry with an empathetic lens.

A new study shows that creating an environment in which math is part of everyday life, can help kids do better in the subject.

With the help of a smartphone, and quick scan of a QR code, visitors to Keaau High School can learn about the trees and plants around campus.

Three-quarters of teachers frequently have to deal with disruptive behaviour in school and many have considered quitting as a result, a survey has suggested.

More than half polled said class disruptions were affecting quality of education for children.

Looking back at the most popular articles published on MindShift offers an interesting glimpse into the concerns, aspirations and focus areas for educators.

Advancing an international copyright exception for education and research and involving education unions in related discussions were the key messages imparted by Education International (EI) to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

When students have the knowledge to overcome mental hurdles, they will learn and grow in more meaningful ways, writes Matt Johnson.

Set the stage for learning where students, not teachers, drive effort and exploration.

How to help your students find their motivation on the path to success.

From listeners to composers: East Middle School music program evolves with grant.