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DATV: How graduate profiles pave paths to the future

Graduate profiles embed students’ passions and soft skills—such as creativity, critical thinking, embracing diversity and self-empowerment—into daily instruction, with the goal of setting them up for future success.

 How field trips help teachers overcome implicit bias

Achievement gaps prompt district leaders to help educators contend with implicit bias and champion cultural diversity in the classroom.

 DATV: How high schools rev up automotive programs

Repairs that require software updates and wrenches compel career and technical education administrators to buy more expensive tools and technology. And in the coming years, the spread of electric and driverless cars will only put more pressure on educators to keep the curriculum and equipment current.

 Why large-print books motivate all readers

Teachers have seen a jump in engagement with large-print books. Students want to read longer, feel less nervous about reading and comprehend more of the details.

How a MAGA sign and a high school cheer squad ignited a debate about free speech

Cheerleaders at a North Carolina high school have found themselves under a national spotlight for displaying a political banner at a school event. One state representative asked why students were being punished for exercising their First Amendment rights and requests to know what rule had been violated.

How one Georgia district achieved record AP exam pass rates

As part of their districtwide aim to redefine high academic expectations, Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) leveraged the power of feedback and formative assessment to guide instruction, increase student success and support teachers. The result? A record-breaking percentage of CCPS students passed AP exams in 2019.
Thu Sep 19th, 2019

DA survey results: How to improve formative assessment

Formative assessment helps differentiate instruction and boost student achievement. Learn the results of a District Administration survey about the barriers to and effective use of formative assessment.
Thu Sep 19th, 2019

Black teachers matter, for students and communities

There’s more at stake than the educational benefits of having black teachers for black students. Ultimately, all students benefit from teachers of color, as exposure to individuals from all walks of life can reduce stereotypes, prevent unconscious bias and prepare students to succeed in a diverse society.
Thu Sep 19th, 2019

Unit to support the international Hunger Challenge initiative

PBLWorks has partnered with Students Rebuild, a program of the Bezos Family Foundation, to create an English, math and science unit for the upcoming Hunger Challenge. Students participating in the challenge research hunger and malnutrition and develop potential solutions to these issues.
Thu Sep 19th, 2019

Why career exploration must be a K–12 priority

For many, a broader range of career options is only discovered later, near the end of high school or even in college, when the financial clock starts ticking. They must then scramble to make a decision that may not be the right one. Career exploration should be more of a priority in the K–12 world, and it should start in middle school.
Thu Sep 19th, 2019

Indiana students apprentice in construction as part of course work

Construction classes at Hamilton Heights High School are giving students a hands-on education. This program, the first State Earn and Learn Program of its kind in Indiana, was developed through a partnership with the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation.
Thu Sep 19th, 2019