The first statewide law requiring later school start times has been passed in California. Middle schools can start at 8 a.m., and high schools at 8:30 a.m.
As K-12 educators adopt yoga and other mindfulness exercises to reduce student stress, some controversy continues to swirl around use of the practices in public education.
When asked about his title at Knollwood Middle School, Chris Aviles humbly responds: "Teacher." There’s no denying it. It’s even there on his LinkedIn profile. But, after a bit of prying, Aviles says "21st Century Skills, Technology, and Innovation Coordinator." Yet, he is so much more. To a select group of students in the […]
Holly Clark, an author, education strategist and the director of innovative learning at Oakhill Academy, says edtech is just a tool to enhance high-quality pedagogy.
A kindergarten readiness test can predict first-grade performance, according to University of Missouri researchers. Kindergartners who rate poorly in academic and behavioral readiness will likely remain behind the following year.
In addition to science principles, the Next Generation Science Standards allow schools to build skills such as communication, collaboration and problem-solving.
The FETC 2020 STEM Excellence Awards are now accepting applications. Winners will be selected based on the use of interdisciplinary curriculum, as well as the collaboration, design, problem-solving and STEM experiences offered at the school.
