High-tech effort would also speed up teacher education by giving credit for existing skills.

Rich, focused discussions don't just spring from seating arrangements. To close the skill gap that limits academic conversations in the classroom, teachers must explicitly teach the communication skills that create productive discussion and prepare students for collaborative work. Here are three things to keep in mind as you build a culture of collaborative conversation.

When principals have to play the "bad guy" role, the respect and authority of the classroom teacher is undermined, and students see school leaders as an adversary, rather than an ally. To break negative stereotypes, this principal follows four tips for turning discipline referrals into opportunities to connect.

The rare criticism of the sector was aimed at bringing innovators and investors on to the same page as educators.

A simple, low-stress strategy that helps students engage with, understand, and remember what they read.

Science shows that early starts can be bad for teenagers' health. Schools and universities would be better off starting at 10am.

Digital leaders in higher education need to eliminate "'last century' thinking" and convoluted processes if they want to attract students and spark growth on their campuses, asserts Samuel Conn of the nonprofit technology consortium NJEdge. Conn outlines three areas where leaders need to focus their change efforts, including personalized instruction and data security.

Andelen jenter i alderen 15 til 17 år som får hjelp for blant annet depresjon, angst og spiseforstyrrelser har økt fra 5 til 7 prosent på fem år.

The most effective interventions for bullying involve the pupils themselves – and build empathy between those affected.

Building students’ social and emotional skills with daily routines or regular classes is an important part of setting school culture.

Buffalo is the sort of game you’d pull out at dinner parties when the conversation lulls. But the game’s creators says it’s good for something else — subliminally reducing prejudice.

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