How states and school districts are adopting the Next Generation Science Standards

In addition to science principles, schools are teaching skills such as communication, collaboration and problem-solving as they adopt the Next Generation Science Standards

Students Think Lectures Are Best, But Research Suggests They’re Wrong

A study reveals students prefer low-effort learning strategies—like listening to lectures—despite doing better with active learning.

Waite: 6 Education Innovation Trends You May Not Know About, From 173 Diverse Schools You May Never Have Heard Of

6 education innovation trends you may not know about, from 173 diverse schools you may never have heard of

Career ambitions ‘already limited by age of seven’

By the age of seven, children are already facing limits on their future aspirations in work, according to a report from the OECD international economics think tank.

A higher purpose for fan fiction? Yes! It’s helping teach young and marginalized people to write, says UW professor

How writing fan-fiction can help kids from marginalized communities feel better about themselves and help them become better writers

Research Zeroes In on a Barrier to Reading (Plus, Tips for Teachers)

How much background knowledge do students need to understand a piece of text? New research appears to discover the tipping point

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