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Time for parents to get 'schooled': New tools and techniques in the classroom
Has your child ever come home and asked for help on homework, only for it to be different than the way you were taught in school? You're not alone.
How classrooms look around the world — in 15 amazing photographs
What Does Your Classroom Look Like? Design Matters, Say Researchers
A new report finds that simple factors like classroom lighting and use of color can have a significant impact on student performance.
Elementary Classroom Hacks: Big Ideas at Little Cost
With things like old keyboards, inexpensive aprons, free paint store supplies, and a little imagination, you can creatively customize your classroom environment to maximize learning.
Why keeping minority teachers in the classroom matters
Minority teachers leave the profession at higher rates, and recruitment efforts have not bridged the gap. But a number of district-level programs are preparing and supporting new teachers in ways that have boosted retention.
Teachers Have Great Classroom Tech. Now They Need to Learn How to Use It.
It seems a waste. Millions of educational apps, millions of lesson plans available online, millions of laptops in the hands of students. Yet only a sma ...
Why Is Classroom Management Such a Problem for New Teachers?
In an interview, educator and author Roxanna Elden talks about getting new teachers to stay in the classroom, even when times get especially tough.
Ask, Listen, Do: How to Find Out What Kids Need From School
How can teachers make their classrooms truly child-centered? Justin Minkel shares some strategies on how to figure out students’ individual needs—starting with asking them.
5 technology trends for the new school year
It’s fair to say technology is ubiquitous in many classrooms, but because it changes constantly, educators are challenged to keep pace with what’s new and next in the classroom.<br>Some…
A virtual tour of blended-learning schools, so others can see how it’s done
When teachers want to try something new in the classroom, it helps if they can see what it looks like in action. They could ask another teacher down the hall. Or they might try to talk to other teachers on social media, perhaps in an education technology Twitter chat. But too often, these aspiring innovators …
What Makes a School Dyslexia-Friendly?
Students with dyslexia should be able to find the right type of support in the classroom. Do you know what types of schools will help, not hinder, their learning?
Open-ended Questions to Encourage Conversation
Why is it important to ask students open ended questions? It encourages academic thinking and conversation, especially among English Language Learners. Get tips for using open ended questions in your classroom.
How Companies and Colleges Can Get the U.S. Back to Work
STEM students need to work in the classroom and learn in the workplace.
For Adults, Lifelong Learning Happens The Old Fashioned Way
Even after high school or college, Americans keep on learning. While online tools make this easier than ever, a new study finds the vast majority of adults prefer taking classes in physical places.
The Ultimate Guide to Using iPads in the Classroom
Although many teachers appreciate the advantages students gain from using iPads, they are very conscious of remembering that the devices are simply tools
How A Deregulated Internet Could Hurt America's Classrooms
Schools use the internet for a lot of learning: researching, virtual travel, watching videos. Educators say it opens their classrooms to the world. The removal of net neutrality could change all that.
10 Solutions for Students Who Fidget in the Classroom
Stress ducks, Hokki Stools and other classroom strategies for students who need to move to learn.
‘Lesson Study’ Technique: What Teachers Can Learn From One Another
By working together in teams and examining how students are learning, educators are finding better ways to teach lessons.
Is Your Classroom Welcoming for Students?
You can keep students relaxed, engaged and ready to learn by taking some simple steps to make your classroom a more welcoming environment.
