In a Washington state school district, students must learn 3D printing to enroll in a Boeing manufacturing program as students nationwide are increasingly using the technology. Christopher Nesmith, career and technical education director with the district, describes the technology as a "regular part of the curriculum."

Educators and therapists at a small Australian school serving students with special needs are using a trampoline and swing set to help students regulate their behavior through exercise. When students return to their mainstream schools, they can use the outdoor playground, indoor exercise equipment or fidget tools for the same purpose.

The design of US schools is in the spotlight following the latest shooting at a Texas high school. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said the state's schools have too many exits and entrances, which make them vulnerable to attacks.

Two recent studies link student-teacher relationships to students' academic outcomes. Roland Fryer of Harvard University in one study found that elementary students who were taught by different specialists - instead of having the same teacher who knew them well across most subjects - had lower scores in math and reading.

Experiential learning can help engage students, suggests Shawna Stueck, an elementary-school teacher at an online public school. In this article, she writes about three strategies for integrating experiential learning, including letting students lead and make more choices in the classroom.

Digital tools can help seasoned teachers mentor first-year educators, asserts instructional technology coordinator Claudio Zavala Jr. In this blog post, Zavala suggests four digital tools to support new teachers with critiques, communication and demonstrations

Researchers have found that although black children have a lower suicide rate overall compared with their white peers, black children ages 5 to 12 are nearly twice as likely to commit suicide as white children of the same age, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Students at a school in China will be monitored using a "smart classroom behavior management system." The system is intended to record and analyze students' expressions and movements to ensure they are paying attention in class.

Norske skoleelever testes stadig oftere. Tilgangen til resultater fra prøver og tester skaper nye rutiner og får større plass i norske skoler, ifølge forsker bak ny studie.

A simple questioning protocol can help teachers provoke thoughtful student questions and deepen classroom engagement.