Enrollment in virtual schools continues to grow, but research by the nonprofit National Education Policy Center finds such programs may be less effective than traditional
David Cutler, a high-school history, government and journalism teacher, says he allows students to retake most assessments. Cutler describes how the approach puts the focus
Public education has charted an exciting trajectory over the last 20 years. 1996 saw the publication of “Breaking Ranks: Changing an American Institution,” which laid
We actually know quite a bit about how to teach reading. So why don’t we do it right?
Attention to detail. Oral and written communication. Problem Solving. Resilience. Empathy. Integrity. Skills like these are often known as “soft skills”—in contrast to things that
Taking high-school courses online may help students graduate, but it may not help them learn, according to a study of students at 18 Milwaukee schools.
Every teacher can relate to the feeling of what happens when a lesson doesn’t go as planned. The blank looks from students, the sinking realization
Many teachers stop reading aloud to students once they reach middle school, but research shows the practice continues to have benefits for students, including improved
Few high-school seniors report that they are reading for pleasure, writes Kimberly Rues, a school librarian in Missouri. Rues offers several strategies to help reverse
Do games have a role in teaching and learning in the classroom? If so, how should they be used?
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