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Some schools, including a public high school in New York City, are embracing a program that allows comfort dogs on campus. Educators say the dogs’ regular presence helps soothe students and lighten the mood.

Researchers are working to pinpoint when students' minds wander as they use software programs. A study of students' eye movements found that they may "zone out" 20% to 25% of the time when using such programs.

Neuroscientists are studying how electric stimulation on the brain - known as transcranial direct current stimulation - can improve learning. However, Marom Bikson, a professor at the Grove School of Engineering at the City College of New York, says it's unclear whether students looking for an academic edge would benefit.

Project-based learning advocates are concerned that as the practice becomes more popular many people don’t know what high quality learning experiences look like. They’re trying to fix that.

Electric stimulation is becoming more accessible to people who feel like it can help them with mental tasks. But evidence for the practice is limited and the technique is very much an "at your own risk" experience.

3 social education tools for teachers.

"In fall 2014, we set out to transform our school culture to create a more positive environment for teaching and learning. Over the last three years, we have reduced office referrals by 25% and our students have achieved measurable academic gains. Here are five steps we have taken that have made a difference in our…

Rather than waiting for policymakers to take the lead, work should begin at the grassroots level to revolutionize education, Sir Ken Robinson said during his keynote address at Future of Education Technology Conference. His vision for the future of education includes one in which academics are paired with a focus on social connection, collaboration and…

Competency-based education can be a reality if policymakers and educators work together.

The culture of a school has far-reaching impacts on every aspect of the organization. Student achievement, teacher effectiveness, teacher retention, community support and student enrollment are all affected by the explicit and implicit cultural attributes of a school. Here are four foundational ways to create a positive school culture.

Electric stimulation is becoming more accessible to people who feel like it can help them with mental tasks. But evidence for the practice is limited and the technique is very much an “at your own risk” experience.