How civics inspires students to get involved
A civic education curriculum can reveal that students care deeply about plenty of issues in their schools and communities.
Arts, SEL collaboration boosts school climate, assessment options
In the "whole-child" era, experts at a Turnaround Arts event described how the arts can help educators meet school goals and improve student learning.
Keeping students safe is a growth industry struggling to fulfill its mission
Efforts to 'harden' school buildings could distract from the need to focus on human behavior and what's known about school shooters.
Millions of Students Are Chronically Absent Each Year. Improve School Conditions and More Kids Will Show Up, Report Argues
To address widespread chronic absenteeism, educators should focus on school climate according to a new report
What’s Lost When We Rush Kids Through Childhood
Why it is critical for parents and schools to allow children to have a childhood
Stories Help Build a Strong Classroom Culture
Sharing narratives of real-life heroes is a simple and relatable way to teach social and emotional skills.
Let’s teach our children to connect as well as count – why schools need more community in the curriculum
Why cultivating a sense of community and a strong school culture is critical for children
Popular kids influence school culture — but only to an extent
Yes, popular kids can influence school culture, but not as much as we think
A growth mindset intervention can change students’ grades if school culture is supportive
A growth mindset intervention can change students' grades if school culture is supportive
Educators attack anxiety in all grades
Across the country educators are comping up with plans to help students in all grades manage anxiety