At a recent Math Summit at North Carolina State University, senior mathematics specialist Emily Myers advocated for cultivating confident learners who find joy in the subject and develop critical thinking skills. Myers explained several strategies that can help: "rough draft thinking," "experience first, formalize later" and "visible random grouping."
Middle school represents a pivotal moment in students' development—a time when they begin asking deeper questions, seeking greater meaning, and facing new social and academic pressures. Unfortunately, it's also when classroom engagement often begins to wane. Read a powerful excerpt from educator Jennifer Ciok's new book for strategies that can make student learning more meaningful…
AI-powered surveillance systems in schools such as Gaggle and Lightspeed Alert are raising concerns after incidents of false alarms leading to severe consequences for students. Critics argue that the technology, while intended to identify early warning signs of violence or self-harm, often lacks context and can lead to unnecessary law enforcement involvement.
Rektor Larysa Fesenko räddade på egen hand skolbänkar och datorer efter de ryska bombanfallen som förstörde hennes skola i den ukrainska byn Lisova Stinka. På grund av sitt motstånd mot ockupationen fängslades hon i 45 dagar – men hon ger inte upp drömmen om att åter undervisa elever på plats i skolan.
Børnehaveklasselederne på Langelinieskolen oplever ligesom mange andre, at skolens yngste ikke er lige så skolestartsparate som tidligere. Det har ændret deres opgave og fokus.
To ud af tre børnehaveklasseledere oplever, at børnene er mindre skoleparate, når de starter i skole, end de var for fem år siden. Tiden er inde til en diskussion af, hvad skoleparathed er, mener lærernes formand.
Students in England are expected to receive A-level grades that are closer to normal for the first time since the Covid pandemic triggered school closures and exam cancellations.