A former middle-school teacher now is working to design interactive games intended to help students learn math concepts, including ratios, graphing and geometry. Scott Laidlaw and Jennifer Lightwood, who launched the company Imagine Education, also have produced a documentary titled "The Biggest Story Problem: Why America's Students Are Failing at Math.

Teacher educators from across the country are stepping up to create new, more valid accountability tools. An important part of this effort is the spread of the edTPA, a new performance assessment process that examines — through candidates’ plans, videotapes of instruction, evidence of student work and learning, and commentary — whether prospective teachers are…

"When many people unite around a common goal, whether organizing the world's knowledge in the case of Wikipedia or helping each other grow in a classroom, great things can happen," writes instructional technology consultant and library media specialist Jason T. Bedell.

How do you make sure every student in the class understands what you're teaching without resorting to constant quizzes?

The common collaborative back-to-school process for writing classroom rules never seems to address the really important issues involved in creating a well-run classroom community, writes educator Nancy Flanagan.

The Top 5 iPad Apps Being Used In Classrooms Right Now.

Lærerrektor mener, at lærerne skal være mere på skolen og have mere tid med elever og andre lærere.

Before using iPads in the classroom, there are a few seemingly little things you'll want to know and address before your students arrive. You'll need to answers questions from "How many devices can share an Apple ID?" and "What apps should be installed" to "What are some simple ways to get started?" Jeff Dunn in…

Can rap help kids understand tricky math concepts? Or the complex boom-and-bust cycle of the economy? There are hundreds of videos on YouTube that make that attempt.

Students who have disabilities face barriers to accessing emerging technology such as learning management and student information systems being used at many universities and colleges.

A recent international comparison found that students in Finland feel pressure from schoolwork, and the problem is greatest among adolescent girls.

In Finland, officials are considering a proposal that would give teachers greater power to discuss child-rearing problems with parents. The proposal, under consideration by the National Board of Education, would allow for such discussions to take place outside of school.