Curriculum debates, textbook changes, and what's being taught (and challenged) in schools.
British food was complex, multicultural and flavourful in the 18th century – despite what you might think
# British Cuisine in the 18th Century Was Far More Complex Than Modern Stereotypes Suggest The stereotype of bland British food has deep historical r…
The Bayeux tapestry is really an embroidered comic strip
# The Bayeux Tapestry Reveals Medieval Storytelling Through Visual Narrative The Bayeux Tapestry operates as a medieval embroidered comic strip, acco…
The Margaret Preston retrospective at the National Gallery of Victoria is a revelation
# Margaret Preston Retrospective at NGV Offers New Understanding of Australia's Modernist Pioneer The National Gallery of Victoria's Margaret Preston…
How the ‘first bird’ leapt into the sky and soared above the dinosaurs
# How Archaeopteryx Became the Bridge Between Dinosaurs and Modern Birds Archaeopteryx stands as one of paleontology's most pivotal discoveries, a cr…
Climate change images are getting scarier – could fear help drive action?
# Climate Change Fear in the Classroom: New Research Questions the "Doom and Gloom" Debate Educators have long debated whether showing students frigh…
The Raw and the Cooked exhibition: art goes medieval in search of the aesthetic of the middle ages
# Art Exhibition Explores How Modern Culture Invented the "Medieval Aesthetic" A new exhibition titled "The Raw and the Cooked" challenges visitors t…
Wendell Berry And Preparing Students For ‘Good Work’
# Wendell Berry's Vision of "Good Work" Reshapes How Educators Think About Student Preparation The writer and farmer Wendell Berry poses a deceptivel…
10 Ways to Teach Students About AI and Energy Use
# Teaching Students the Hidden Energy Cost of Artificial Intelligence Most high school students know how to use ChatGPT or generate images with AI to…
Career readiness in the AI era needs decision practice, not just tool access
# Career Readiness Demands AI Decision-Making Practice, Not Just Tool Training Schools are adding AI literacy to curricula at an accelerating pace. S…
Decision Education: A new approach to driving STEM workforce readiness
# Decision Education Emerges as Strategy to Close STEM Workforce Gap STEM workforce shortages are intensifying globally. Demand for STEM workers is p…
Teaching visual literacy as a core reading strategy in the age of AI
# Teaching Visual Literacy as a Core Reading Strategy in the Age of AI Schools are shifting focus toward visual literacy as a foundational reading sk…
Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250th
# Schools Push Civic Learning as Nation Approaches 250th Anniversary America's 250th birthday in 2026 is prompting schools to reimagine how they teac…
Measuring student global competency learning using direct peer connections
# Measuring Student Global Competency Through Direct Peer Connections Schools face growing pressure to prepare students for a world shaped by economi…
The death of the static textbook: Why financial education must be “live”
# Financial Education Needs Real-Time Data, Not Outdated Textbooks Static textbooks fail to teach students about personal finance in a rapidly changi…
5 high-frequency and irregular word teaching strategies rooted in the Science of Reading
# Teaching High-Frequency and Irregular Words Through Science of Reading Elementary teachers face a persistent challenge: students encounter hundreds…
Student use of AI for homework rises as concerns grow about critical thinking skills
# Student Use of AI for Homework Rises as Concerns Grow About Critical Thinking Skills More students turned to artificial intelligence for homework h…
It’s time to rewrite math standards for the future–and to stop expecting AI to do it for us
# Schools Must Redesign Math Education Now. AI Won't Save Outdated Teaching Methods. As districts nationwide scramble to integrate artificial intelli…
Career readiness starts with a critical, undertaught skill: Decision Education
# Career Readiness Starts With a Critical, Undertaught Skill: Decision Education Employers across industries increasingly demand workers who can make…
Education in a connected world: Preparing students for global careers
# Education Must Shift to Prepare Students for Global Careers, Education Leaders Say The job market has fundamentally changed, and schools are strugg…
5 ways to make reading click for teens
# Five Classroom-Tested Strategies Help Teens Reconnect With Reading Reading engagement among teenagers has declined as digital distraction intensifi…
3 ways students can use AI tools to improve their literacy skills
# AI Tools in English Class: Three Concrete Ways Students Can Build Real Literacy Skills Schools face a choice about artificial intelligence in writi…
Students won’t remember every lesson, but here’s what’ll stick
# What Students Actually Remember: Project-Based Learning Holds the Key Students forget most of what teachers teach them. That's not failure. That's …
The 4 keys to creating meaningful student-led inquiry
# How Teachers Can Build Real Student-Led Inquiry in Their Classrooms Student-led inquiry presents a genuine challenge for many educators. Transferri…
Why so many students struggle in math before learning even begins
# Math Instruction Misaligned With How Brains Actually Learn, Experts Say The traditional approach to teaching math—vocabulary first, then procedures…
What U.S. and international classrooms can teach us about improving math instruction
# How Global Classrooms Reveal a Critical Gap in American Math Teaching American mathematics instruction has a blind spot. Students can execute proce…
Beyond spotting deepfakes: Teaching multilingual learners to interrogate AI
# Teaching Multilingual Learners to Navigate AI and Deepfakes Schools are beginning to teach multilingual learners not just how to spot deepfakes, bu…
Finding the “low way”: Reclaiming creativity in schools
# Finding the "Low Way": How Schools Can Reclaim Creativity Amid Pressure for Performance A parent's simple question about taking the scenic route in…
6 keys to building a high-impact summer reading program
# Summer Reading Programs Need Clear Structure, Community Buy-In, and Equity Focus Bob Bolduc, founder of Hope for Youth and Families, has identified…
Career-connected learning and life skills development in the middle grades
# Career-Connected Learning Takes Root in Middle School Middle schools across the country are expanding their approach to student development, moving…
The future researcher in every fifth grader: The case for curiosity-first teaching
# Teaching Curiosity First: How One Massachusetts Teacher Reframes Fifth-Grade History A Massachusetts fifth-grade teacher with 26 years in the class…
The hidden curriculum gap
# The Hidden Curriculum Gap: Why Most High School Graduates Lack Post-Graduation Readiness A new post-graduation readiness report from YouScience rev…
When STEM Lessons Are Too Easy, Students Stop Thinking
# When STEM Lessons Are Too Easy, Students Stop Thinking Teachers often mistake activity for learning. When STEM lessons lack sufficient challenge, s…
Using Mistakes as a Teaching Tool: Shifting the Narrative in Math Classrooms
# Using Mistakes as a Teaching Tool in Math Classrooms Math teachers are reframing how classrooms respond to student errors, moving away from the tra…
The AI-resistant classroom is a myth: Designing assessments that assume AI is present
# Educators Must Accept AI in Schools and Redesign Assessments Accordingly Schools cannot ban artificial intelligence from classrooms. The technology…
New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning
# New Partnership Expands Career-Connected Learning for Microschools and Alternative Education Models A new partnership has launched flexible career-…
From high school to career: 6 CTE trends to track in 2026
# Six Career-Technical Education Trends Reshaping High School to Work Pathways in 2026 Career and technical education programs continue reshaping how…
A brief history of embroidery – and how to get started yourself
# Embroidery: A Craft Resurgent in Classrooms and Beyond Embroidery has experienced a revival across schools and maker spaces, driven by renewed inte…
5 keys to turn escape rooms into classroom inspiration
# How Educators Can Transform Escape Rooms Into Powerful Learning Tools Escape rooms are moving beyond entertainment venues and into classrooms. The …