Modern technological advancements can make education noticeably more exciting and entertaining, but accompanied by all its benefits, uncontrolled use of technology in schools can divert students’ attention to unwanted places. That is why efficient school management is important. Most American …

Ask me what technology I’d most like to see implemented in every single K–12 classroom and I’d say instructional audio. As a long-time audiologist, I’m admittedly biased. But research bears out the benefits and I’ve seen the results firsthand in …

Everybody’s talking about ChatGPT and how it’s going to impact K-12–and generally not in positive terms! Granted, ChatGPT might make writing that 11th-grade essay on symbolism in “The Great Gatsby” a whole lot easier (which, to be fair, does make …

Key points: Students can’t learn if they’re having trouble listening Tech tools and sound amplification can help combat classroom noise pollution Learning depends on listening. But classroom noise pollution is making hearing in the classroom harder. Finding simple and effective …

Key points: True education is as much about the environment as it is about instruction. That may sound like a bold statement, but it makes sense when you take a moment to consider the evidence. If a child is placed …

Key points: As someone who began teaching in middle school, I’ve had plenty of firsthand experience dealing with boredom in the classroom. Most educators will recognize the signs: students sleeping during class, students watching the clock, students daydreaming when they …

Key points: There’s no denying it: Classroom learning is changing. Classrooms today could be in person, online, or hybrid. Classrooms may be student-driven, might focus on project-based learning, or may offer learning through a specialized topic such as STEM. And …

Key points: There’s no denying it: Classroom learning is changing. Classrooms today could be in person, online, or hybrid. Classrooms may be student-driven, might focus on project-based learning, or may offer learning through a specialized topic such as STEM. And …

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. On its face, the cell phone policy at Forest Hills High School seems clear: Phones cannot be used in school and must be turned off during …

Key points: Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The psychology behind classroom management is rich and varied, and draws from multiple theoretical …