Infographic: 9 Ways Hands-On Computer Science Learning Prepares Students for the Future With the digital revolution and the dawning of a technology-driven future, teaching computer science is no longer an option; it is a necessity to equip students for success. Now is the time for school districts to better prepare all students—especially those in underrepresented […]
The Unrealized Potential of Learning through Play in K-12 A five-year research initiative conducted by the LEGO® Foundation found that learning through play is an important component of helping K-12 students to succeed in college and future careers. Download this whitepaper to see highlights from the groundbreaking study and learn more about the essential characteristics […]
Carey Wright spent decades in Maryland as an educator, but she’s most known for her nine years as state superintendent in Mississippi, where students transformed their academic performances in both math and reading before she left in June 2022.
Infographic: The State of STEAM Learning in K-12 Education Increasingly, district leaders are recognizing the importance of a cross-curricular STEAM approach to learning, to better prepare students for the future. STEAM learning develops skills like creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, which are vital for students to succeed and thrive in college and careers. […]
Another big city district has promoted from within to fill its superintendent's post. Sacramento City Unified School District in California just elevated Deputy Superintendent Lisa Allen to its top spot after she served as the interim since July 2023.
Think of out of school time as a design space or a learning lab where engagement, experiences and open access programs are tested and understood for import into the "standardized academic year."
A bill aimed at furthering restrictions on discussions of "gender identity or sexual orientation" in public schools is progressing in the Alabama legislature, passing the state House on Tuesday.
Rigid school attendance zones allow districts to legally keep many students of color and low-income families out of coveted, elite K-12 public schools, a new study finds.
A new Indiana law requires public school districts to prohibit students from using cell phones during class time. Vermont lawmakers consider it a civil rights issue while Oklahoma offers financial incentives.
