More teachers are using digital games in the classroom, and they're using them more frequently, according to a new teacher survey just released by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. 

IPads, Galaxys, and other devices are becoming staples of special-ed classrooms.

Some nonprofit groups, such as the Posse Foundation, College for Every Student and College Possible, are using peer mentoring and leadership training to help high-school students transition to and succeed in college.

The mentoring and guidance gained from experienced educators can help student-teachers manage evolving challenges, such as special-needs inclusive classrooms and a greater emphasis placed on testing, experts say.

Pupils groaned at the thought of extra lessons, but academy principal Roger Punton explains how a longer day has paid off for students and teachers in his school.

More hours at a desk doesn't equal more learning, says school leader Tim Hands, who found that less teaching led to better exam results.

As World Refugee Day and Refugee Week approach, this week's round up of lesson ideas will help teachers explore why many so people are forced to flee their homes.

One school in Pennsylvania is using open-source tools wherever possible to keep students close to the code behind the machines they use. This stance is opposite to the very restrictive policies of many schools, but could allow students more freedom to explore what makes devices work.

Girls should take part in competitive sports to build their confidence and leadership, argues a group of leading girls' schools.

Students are being encouraged to stay connected and learning over the summer using a growing library of educational mobile applications. However, some experts question whether more "screen time" actually helps to keep students from avoiding summer slide, or whether it just amounts to staying plugged in.

Läsförståelsen bland svenska skolelever blir allt sämre, men på en skola i Dalarna teater förbättra resultaten.

It's possible for the instructional and information technology sides of a school to be at odds, but when they work together the results can benefit the school as a whole, writes education strategist and former teacher Chad A. Stevens.