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An increasing number of educators use similar augmented and virtual reality experiences to teach scientific concepts, as online and digital curricula continue to guide classroom instruction. Still, many teachers rely on hands-on activities and lab kits.
A roundup of K12 educators who offer practical advice and tips for using technology to enhance learning.
K12 schools in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia select new products and services to boost student learning, maximize efficiency and increase safety.
Districts of Distinction update: Lennox School District’s Schools of Engineering program is going strong and has expanded its STEM offerings.
An emerging concept called phenomena-based learning—backed by the NGSS—taps into students’ natural desire to make sense of the world around them.
The national movement is accelerating the creation and sharing of open educational resources (OER) by educators.
As humankind marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing and launches unmanned Mars missions, school districts continue to blaze trails in teaching space exploration.
Following the trend of gamifying instruction, districts are now using training programs that allow users to score points, move up levels and earn other digital rewards.
A private-public partnership allows teens at a stand-alone extension of Florida Atlantic University High School to work alongside renowned scientists in a professional lab environment.
Today's student must learn to code. Yet, many districts struggle to implement comprehensive coding programs that work for students in various schools and grades, and that keep up with advancing technology.
Adding coding to the curriculum offers a new way to engage students in learning. Here are some ideas for connecting coding to the elementary curriculum.
Compared to their affluent peers, students from low-income backgrounds have less experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and rarely become inventors in adulthood, according to the study, Who Becomes […]
In 2016-17, one fifth-grade class of English-speaking students at a Spanish immersion school in Michigan received higher marks on a state assessment after using Everyday Mathematics 4 (EM4) from McGraw-Hill […]
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy and keynote speaker at the recent 2019 Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, discusses how technology will impact education in the years ahead.
Facing declines in enrollment, funding and hiring pools, many rural K12 districts work to employ creative solutions to fill gaps and provide the necessary educational resources for students.
All students benefit when K12 districts can build a diverse group of educators
Introductory computer science classes at four high schools in San Francisco USD are using humanoid robots to drive interest in coding and robotics.
K12 schools in New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, Washington, Texas, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma select new products and services for PD, online learning, assessments and cultural programs.
One of the oldest districts in the nation recently completed its first construction project in 15 years by rebuilding a school to accommodate STEM learning for grades 6 through 12.
Many math programs feature a combination of digital, print and hands-on activities for students; provide educators with PD opportunities, such as on-site and video coaching; and generate assessment data to help personalize instruction.
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