Key points: Building a data-literate school culture takes time and intention We are all digital immigrants now Data-informed decision-making in education: A comprehensive approach For more news on data literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub While digital literacy has become …

Key points: Throughout my education, I have always been frustrated by busy work–the kind of homework that felt like an obligatory exercise rather than a meaningful learning experience. What puzzled me even more was the stark difference between K-12 education …

Key points: When one thinks about using technology to support learning, the typical types of spaces we think of are traditional classrooms, media centers or STEM labs. After all, it’s easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, …

Key points: In my classroom, I frequently encounter students expressing their opinions: “How is this relevant to the real world?” or “Why should I care? I will never use this.” This highlights the need for educators to emphasize real-world applications …

Key points: “Why are we learning this?” This is a question every educator has faced before. To be fair, it’s a valid question. Students are naturally curious, and it’s normal for them to wonder about the knowledge that they’re acquiring. …

This story originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog, and is reposted with permission. Key points: Picture your favorite teacher from your childhood. He or she may have been great at explaining things, energetic, affirming, funny, or had other wonderful …

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, …

Key points: Teaching writing today is much like being a conductor of an orchestra. Just like a conductor brings together different instruments and dynamics to create a cinematic score or a symphony, teachers help students use digital tools and the …

Key points: As a National Board-Certified Teacher, I love incorporating media literacy, environmental literacy, and civic engagement into my teaching. I want my students to think critically about how things interconnect, and I am always searching for new and engaging …

Key points: Each year, we continue to see K-12 education evolve, from the increase in homeschooling to the power of parental choice to advancements in AI and VR. At the same time, students’ needs are more complex than ever: Mental …