A program is training teachers how to talk about the pandemic, vaccines and masks in places where the science is up for debate.

Seventeen outdoor math stations -- with garden-tending in between - have helped improve engagement and comprehension and reduced stress among fifth-grade students at Centreville Elementary School in Virginia, teacher Angela Ninde says in this interview. Teachers and other education experts explain why some schools haven't embraced outdoor classes and offer solutions to perceived hurdles.

Elementary-school teachers can spark students' curiosity and wonder in science by focusing on Next Generation Science Standards and assessing students based on their explanations rather than right or wrong answers, Meenakshi Sharma, an assistant professor of science education writes in this commentary. Incorporating science into subjects such as math and language arts can broaden their…

Effective mentoring of novice teachers requires appropriate time, resources and training, according to a report by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching. Built upon an analysis of programs in Louisiana and Texas, the report outlines three characteristics found in effective mentoring programs.

A new randomized clinical trial of a vision screening and eyeglasses program at the Baltimore City public schools finds providing rapid eye exams and glasses, in addition to standard vision screenings, uncovered significantly more vision problems and improved reading performance for participating students over three years.

Last March, Zoom, the ubiquitous online conferencing platform, became a staple of daily life for many students and educators as learning shifted online. Millions downloaded it—and first learned of it—back in early 2020, when lockdowns forced billions of students online, and at least 100,000 schools onto Zoom.

The pandemic and the increasing use of technology in K-12 education it prompted has added renewed energy to the blended learning movement as most students are now learning in school buildings.

'Genius' is a rare title often reserved for adults who have accomplished something extraordinary. But we have more to gain by seeing genius as the brilliance that can be developed in each child, according to professor Gholdy Muhammad.

Barn med fysiske funksjonsnedsettelser taper sosialt hvis de ikke integreres i vanlige skoleklasser, viser ny rapport. 11 år gamle Leonard trives godt med sine medelever.

Skole og internett som integreringsarena for barn og unge med fysiske funksjonsnedsettelser. (pdf)

Om en elev har inlärningssvårigheter i matematik behöver problemet identifieras så tidigt som möjligt så att rätt stöd kan sättas in. Forskare vid Åbo Akademi har varit med och utvecklat verktygen LUKIMAT och FUNA för det här ändamålet.

Nearly nine in 10 teachers say they have heard conspiracy theories being discussed by students.