Education

As Schools Prioritize Digital Literacy, My Students Are Being Left Behind

As Schools Prioritize Digital Literacy, My Students Are Being Left Behind

“Over the past three years, I have seen my students’ gaps in knowledge regarding internet use and other basic digital…

9 months ago

Acceptance is Key to Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Youth, Data Shows

The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, released a new report that gives a state-by-state…

9 months ago

From Her Perch at the Front Desk, This School Staffer Helps Kids Show Up Each Day

For Role Call, we spoke with Nancy Muñoz about how her work at a middle school includes answering phone calls,…

9 months ago

How Large Print Books Create a ‘Virtuous Cycle’ for All Readers

National research shows that improved literacy achievement begins (and ends) with student engagement.

9 months ago

When Teachers Left My School, I Felt Like a Failure. Here’s What I Learned.

“My job as a school leader is to create the conditions for my students and teachers to achieve every day…

9 months ago

Students Are Unmotivated to Learn. Would Consulting Them For Curriculum Help?

Student interest in showing up for school is a thorny problem. Some believe that refocusing curriculum more tightly on student…

9 months ago

Maximizing Tier 1 Instruction: Strategies and Benefits of Effective Scaffolding [Infographic]

Scaffolding in Tier 1 instruction helps all students access grade-level content by providing temporary support that is gradually removed as…

9 months ago

What Will Districts Do With All Those Empty School Buildings? Some Look to Fill Them With Younger Kids

With school closures on the rise from declining enrollment, some districts are converting these empty buildings into much-needed early learning…

9 months ago

Why Digital Fluency, Adaptability and AI-Powered Learning Matter More Than Ever

The future isn’t just approaching — it’s moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have…

9 months ago

As Immigration Raids Stoke Anxiety, What Are the Implications for How Children Learn?

As the Trump administration’s hardline stance on immigration fuels large-scale arrests, schools around the country continue to report that fear…

9 months ago