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July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here's what you need to know
# Student Loan Changes Take Effect July 1 Major shifts in federal student loan policy arrive July 1, reshaping repayment options and borrowing limits…
Engaging K-12 families over the summer
School districts that maintain engagement with families during summer months gain a competitive advantage when students return in fall, according to e…
How AI helps teachers spend less time on assessments and more time on impactful instruction
# How AI Helps Teachers Spend Less Time on Assessments and More Time on Impactful Instruction Artificial intelligence tools are reducing the time tea…
A new need-to-know for the AI classroom
Teachers face a fundamental shift in classroom priorities as artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous. With AI systems generating information instan…
It’s time to rewrite math standards for the future–and to stop expecting AI to do it for us
Schools cannot rely on artificial intelligence to solve fundamental problems with math education. Policymakers and educators must rebuild math standar…
With students tuning out, it’s time to rethink the classroom
Student disengagement is reaching a breaking point in American classrooms, and educators increasingly recognize that the problem lies not in student b…
Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a strategy
Summer learning loss poses a real threat to student achievement, particularly for low-income children. Research spanning 35 years shows that students …
An Updated Guide To Questioning In The Classroom
# Questioning as a Tool for Learning, Not a Sign of Weakness TeachThought has released an updated guide that reframes classroom questioning as eviden…
Dealing with Difficult Students: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Educators frequently encounter students whose behavior disrupts learning, but framing these interactions as communication mismatches rather than perso…
The higher degree by research student as ‘master’: Utilising a design thinking approach to improve learner experience in higher degree research supervision
Researchers have developed a design thinking framework to improve supervision and support in Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs, which prepare s…
Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools
Sweden will ban mobile phones in schools starting this fall, marking a sharp reversal for a country long seen as a global champion of digital technolo…
Building math skills by designing backpacks: How PBL shifted the way students see math
Project-based learning (PBL) is reshaping how students engage with mathematics by connecting abstract concepts to tangible design challenges. One scho…
How districts can build a shared AI structure
School districts adopting artificial intelligence tools need a shared organizational structure to succeed, not just the right software platform. A 22…
Why digital resilience is critical for U.S. K-12 schools
U.S. K-12 schools face mounting pressure to build digital resilience systems that can withstand cyber attacks rather than simply prevent them. Distric…
Boosting student engagement on World Math Day
World Math Day offers educators a gamified approach to reignite student interest in foundational math skills during a naturally low-energy time of yea…
In these schools, the World Cup is a teachable moment
# Schools Use World Cup to Teach Geography and Culture A school district outside Boston has embedded the FIFA World Cup into its elementary curriculu…
Maybe we have too much teacher training
School districts spend billions annually on teacher professional development, yet research questions whether this volume translates into classroom imp…
The 4 keys to creating meaningful student-led inquiry
# The 4 Keys to Creating Meaningful Student-Led Inquiry Teachers often feel anxious about relinquishing classroom control to student-led inquiry. The…
Why students disengage before they fall behind
# Why Students Disengage Before They Fall Behind Disengagement precedes academic decline. Students withdraw emotionally and behaviorally from school …
Protecting teachers from workplace violence as student behavior challenges rise
Schools across the country report escalating student behavior problems since the pandemic ended, with workplace violence against teachers emerging as …
What higher ed can do about getting research into the K-12 classroom
# What Higher Ed Can Do About Getting Research Into the K-12 Classroom A disconnect separates educational research from K-12 classroom practice. Univ…
When a teacher ditched screens, class got harder. That may be why it worked.
Seventh-grade math teacher Dylan Kane removed all screens from his classroom and discovered an unexpected outcome: his students learned better when fo…
The screen-time debate’s blind spot
Teachers across the globe face a genuine tension when adopting artificial intelligence in classrooms. A fifth-grade educator in São Paulo articulated …
Taking a deeper look at students’ well-being
# Student Well-Being Shows Quiet Gains Amid Academic Challenges New research reveals an overlooked story in American education. While test scores rem…
The SOP Paradox In American Manufacturing
# The SOP Paradox in American Manufacturing American manufacturers face a persistent gap between written procedures and what workers actually do on t…
When it comes to absenteeism, the real work begins in summer
Schools face a critical challenge during summer break: the window closes for direct intervention against chronic absenteeism, yet the conditions that …
National Survey of Substitute Teachers Across K-12 Districts Reveal Professional Development, Flexibility and Community Engagement as Most Important Factors to Job Satisfaction
# Substitute Teachers Rank Professional Development and Flexibility as Top Job Satisfaction Drivers A national survey of substitute teachers across K…
Demonstrating impact with data: How librarians can make the case for increased funding
School librarians face mounting pressure to justify their budgets, and data-driven advocacy offers a proven path forward. Rather than relying on anecd…
Apple’s MacBook Neo has entered the K-12 debate–are IT teams ready for it?
Apple's new MacBook Neo is reshaping conversations about device affordability in K-12 schools, but the real challenge lies in whether district IT team…
Student use of AI for homework rises as concerns grow about critical thinking skills
More students are turning to artificial intelligence tools to complete homework, while simultaneously expressing concern that the technology undermine…
The hidden cost of fragmented student data in K–12 schools
# The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Student Data in K–12 Schools K-12 schools operate with student information scattered across disconnected systems, cre…
School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards
School Specialty, a Wisconsin-based supplier of classroom learning materials and furnishings, announced its 12th annual Crystal Apple Awards to recogn…
Sustainable change starts with educator voice
# Sustainable Change Starts With Educator Voice School leaders across the country are rolling out new initiatives, instructional frameworks, technolo…
The next wave of K-12 innovation: How educators are shaping the future of edtech
Teachers and school leaders, not just tech companies, are driving the next generation of educational technology innovations. A growing movement positi…
Designing Sustainable Academic Workflows: AI as a Reflective Partner in Faculty Practice
Faculty workload extends far beyond classroom hours. While teaching load appears straightforward, invisible demands drain professors. Online environme…
How Trout in the Classroom program brings hands-on ecology directly to students
# Trout in the Classroom Brings Live Ecology to Students For three decades, a hands-on program has brought aquatic ecosystems directly into classroom…
In Illinois, charting a path for responsible AI use
Illinois educators are pushing for statewide guidance on artificial intelligence that reflects actual classroom conditions rather than theoretical ide…
3 ways students can use AI tools to improve their literacy skills
# AI Tools Can Strengthen Student Reading and Writing Skills When Used Deliberately AI tools offer concrete benefits for literacy development when st…
Download Reports: Post-Pandemic Future: Implications for Privacy
The pandemic forced educational institutions to rapidly adopt digital tools for remote learning, generating vast amounts of student data. Now educator…
Beyond the ban: Rethinking cell phone policies in schools with smarter solutions
School districts across the country are moving beyond outright cell phone bans to adopt nuanced policies that restrict device use during instruction w…
Online Learning: A New Ballgame
Online learning delivers results equivalent to in-person instruction when educators build courses with deliberate design principles, according to find…
Five Storytelling Techniques for STEM Professors
STEM professors face a persistent challenge: students sit passively through lectures, disengaged despite the instructor's expertise and genuine enthus…
Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers
# Most K-12 Teachers See AI as Bigger Than Internet, Though Concerns Mount A new NPR/Ipsos poll reveals that K-12 teachers believe artificial intelli…
When AI does the work, who does the learning?
Schools increasingly adopt AI tools that complete student work, from essay writing to problem-solving. This convenience creates a learning crisis that…
5 secrets to stronger high school connections
# High School Communication Strategy Strengthens Family-School Partnerships A 14-year veteran principal identifies practical ways to deepen connectio…
What Is A One-to-One Classroom?
# What Is A One-to-One Classroom? A one-to-one classroom provides each student with continuous access to their own digital device. These programs dis…
The Missing Link Between Reading, Thinking, and Writing: Why Critical Thinking Often Disappears in Student Writing
Doctoral students struggle to translate critical thinking into written work, according to experienced faculty mentors with more than 30 combined years…
Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old speller, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a rapid-fire spell-off against fellow finalist Rishik Gandha. Th…
My students need real connection, not AI feedback
A high school teacher reflects on the limits of artificial intelligence in student assessment, arguing that algorithmic feedback cannot replace the hu…
This elementary school banned screens in the middle of the year. Will it solve their reading crisis?
Mesick Consolidated Schools eliminated digital devices from its elementary building last month, hoping to reverse declining reading proficiency. The d…
When AI means something different in every classroom
American schools lack consistent policies for artificial intelligence, leaving adoption decisions to individual teachers rather than district-wide fra…
What it takes to build teacher confidence in math: 4 lessons for district leaders
# What It Takes to Build Teacher Confidence in Math: 4 Lessons for District Leaders A veteran high school math teacher with two decades of experience…