Key points: I’ve always hated being put on the spot to answer some version of this question: “Who is your role model?  Who inspired your career?  Who is your hero?” In my first act in life, as a television reporter, …

Key points: As teaching–especially in the lower elementary grades–becomes increasinglychallenging with having to manage difficult behaviors, widely varied learning needs,and skill deficits still lingering from the pandemic, project-based learning (PBL) mayarguably be the most underutilized resource to accommodate these needs. …

Key points: Engaging shy students in K-12 classrooms can be a rewarding challenge, and edtech is a valuable tool in creating inclusive and interactive learning environments. Many educators are merging one with the using, discovering strategies to use edtech to …

Key points: This article originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. All too often, education research falls short of giving educators on-the-ground actionable advice. However, a recent controversy around Carol Dweck’s well-known growth mindset …

Key points: At its core, music is about self-expression and creativity. Music education also gives students a chance to reflect on their inner thoughts and helps struggling children build their confidence in a safe space. When used correctly, music can …

Key points: All classrooms are different and require different teaching strategies to address various concerns, goals, and learning trends. Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching strategies for desired outcomes. What teaching strategy is the best? …

Key points: It goes without saying that improving student learning and helping students achieve their learning goals have always been priorities for classroom teachers and educators. Today, pandemic-related learning loss is still a very real concern for educators, and student …

Key points: Student engagement is critical to academic achievement, but it can often be a struggle to engage students in meaningful and relevant ways. During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove …

Key points: Student success is at the top of every educator’s mind–particularly as research is still emerging about the pandemic’s impact on learning loss. Here are five strategies to explore as your school, district, or state focuses on boosting success …

This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: As we move through the beginning of 2024, parent power, rethinking assessments, and career and technical education (CTE) for every student are some …