Virtual reality has possibilities in the classroom beyond virtual field trips, says Jeff Jacobson, executive director of a nonprofit organization involved in virtual reality in education. In some schools, students use the technology to interact with simulated objects in virtual environments.

'Productive failure' sounds good — but it may not be after all.

Average is easy. Excellence is hard. But what determines the difference?

There are challenges and pitfalls to implementing project-based learning, but the advantages are great. Here's one school's journey.

A school in Kent transformed its results in all subjects, from among the worst to one of the best, with help from Shakespeare.

In an effort to stave off the decreasing popularity of music, some secondary school teachers are swapping the traditional classical-based curriculum for Ableton hardware and YouTube tutorials.

Pupils choose their own subjects and motivate themselves, an approach some say should be rolled out across Germany.

Teachers in New York City are using classroom pets to teach lessons about responsibility. Teachers say the pets - including mice, snakes and turtles - also help some students curb their behavioral issues, and the pets can help bridge the language gap with English-language learners.

Kerry Gallagher, a digital-learning specialist and a presenter at the International Society for Technology in Education 2016 Conference and Expo, in her address shared a road map for inspiring students to learn.

With a focus on equity, Estonia has quietly joined ranks of the global education elite.

Maths students should be taught broader concepts and fewer real-world examples, according to a report from the OECD. The international study found that 15-year-old students exposed to more pure maths instruction were at least two academic years ahead of peers who studied more applied maths.

Longer school days where teachers are free to plan extra sessions can improve students’ reading skills.