The Importance of Writing in Language Learning
For students studying a foreign language it’s critical to write in the language they’re learning. Here’s why
National Study Finds That Video Games Could Improve Cognitive Function in Kids
As esports continues to grow, a National Institutes of Health study examines the impact of video games on the brains of elementary school students.
The phonics fix?
Some teachers are reconsidering the role phonics plays in modern elementary education and turning more often to a science of reading-based approach
Parents are turning to schools for student mental health
Parents are turning to schools for student mental health
Using Escape Rooms to Enhance Literacy in Elementary School
Digital ‘breakout’ rooms are fun ways to engage students in explorations of vocabulary and concepts related to class books
Student Disengagement Has Soared Since the Pandemic. Here’s What Lectures Look Like Now
Student Disengagement Has Soared Since the Pandemic. Here’s What Lectures Look Like Now
STUDENT VOICE: We should start STEM studies earlier — and make science experiments more fun
We should start STEM studies earlier — and make science experiments more fun
The Case for (Quality) Homework
How high quality homework improves learning, and how parents can help
Take Away Their Cellphones
Should students check their phones at the classroom door to better build real world connections with their peers?
3 Ways to Help Students Learn From Their Tests
Participating in a review exercise right after a test is an effective way for students to strengthen their metacognitive skills
One state is poised to teach media literacy starting in kindergarten
New Jersey is poised to teach media literacy starting in kindergarten
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language