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What Is Student Agency and Why Is It Important?

Student agency is often discussed but rarely defined in ways that feel practical. In my classroom, it means giving students voice, choice, and meaningful responsibility within clear expectations.

What to Do When Your Student Already Knows the Answer

I hadn’t taken my first lap around the room to check for understanding. In fact, I hadn’t even finished explaining the warm-up instructions. But already, there was a hand in the air. For me, that hand belonged to Justin.

What Administrators Should Look for in Quality Playground Development for Schools

A well-planned playground enhances student development, improves your school’s appeal to prospective families, and supports educational objectives.

How a “Year of No” Allowed Me to Be My Best Teacher Self

This year, I am practicing “no.” Mind you, this isn’t a disrespectful, hands thrown in the air, uncaring “no.” Instead, it’s the most mindful and caring “no” that I can muster.

Beyond “Just Say No”: How Teachers Can Have Honest Conversations About Alcohol with Teens

For decades, alcohol prevention efforts have often centred on a simple message: “Just say no.” While well-intentioned, today’s educators know that one-size-fits-all approaches rarely resonate with teenagers.

How Does ABA Therapy Compare with Other Autism Therapies for Supporting Students with Autism?

When supporting students with autism, there are many different types of autism therapies that can help children thrive in the classroom and beyond. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is one of the most well-known options.

Why Students Struggle with Writing and How to Help Them Find Their Voice

When writing feels like exposure, I’ve found that students tend to guard their language. This often shows up as hesitation, restraint, and self-editing that have nothing to do with ability.

What Educators Can Learn from Philadelphia’s Top-Rated Early Education Program

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA offers a comprehensive range of early childhood education programs tailored for children from infancy to preschool.

Schools for Living Systems: The Impact of Permacognitive Education

What would school look like if we designed it around what we now know about adolescent brain development? WILDE School began with that question.

10 U.S. Budget-Friendly Museums Retired Teachers Will Love

Whether you’re drawn to ancient civilizations, modern art, or something delightfully quirky, these memorable museums are calling your name. And now, you finally have the time to say yes.

Education News

Google’s AI Search Poses Unacceptable Risk to Kids

The AI Overview and AI Mode built into Google Search are not safe enough to be kids’ default source of answers and, concerningly, the features can't be turned off.

29 Pieces Launches Global “Planet Earth LOVE Project” Arts Movement and Competition

Uniting schools, non-profits, and global artists to explore environmental stewardship through 2,500 artworks in a shared Instagram gallery of love for our planet and each other.

Leadership Program Helps Community College Students Earn Degrees from Top Colleges and Universities

The Kaplan Educational Foundation celebrates the latest college decisions from its 19th cohort of scholars in its Kaplan Leadership Program.

Can We Predict Third-Grade Proficiency in Kindergarten?

New study examines early indicators that can help educators better support students before achievement disparities become harder to address.

Dancing Through Culture: Using Children’s Literature to Preserve Dominican and Caribbean Identity

Luz Maria Mack’s growing collection of children’s books highlights the power of storytelling to preserve cultural traditions, strengthen identity, and create meaningful opportunities for social-emotional learning.

Classroom Perspectives

How Slam Poetry Transforms the FSL Classroom

My FSL classroom is rarely quiet. There’s laughter, music, performance, and sometimes a bit of chaos, but it’s the productive kind. On poetry unit days, students sit congregated in groups, and they transform the space into a “scène de slam.”

Celebrating Heritage: A Student-Led Journey Across Cultures

In today’s diverse classrooms, fostering cultural awareness is essential in order to create inclusive and engaging learning environments

Using Art as Activism: Change Beyond School Borders

Not only do visual arts classes make space in a student’s day for creativity, they can also offer a chance to focus on something bigger.

A Lesson on Empathy: Refugees and the UN Rights of a Child

During our staff meeting that afternoon, my colleagues and I learned our school had six new students who were Syrian refugees.

Explorations in Biology Through Origami, 3D Modeling, and Optical Illusions

Blending art and biology through hands-on paper-folding activities is a fun and unique way to engage students at the elementary level.

Let Me Tell You a Funny Story… Teaching ESL with Laughs, Not Lectures

In my current role as an ESL teacher, I’ve found that nothing draws students in, holds their attention, and helps them remember quite like a story.

Mrs. Kramer’s 1970s Childhood Challenge

It’s said that there is always a blessing in dark times, and this was it: my chance to share my 1970s childhood with 25 children of 2020.

Shaking Up Shakespeare: Digital Tools for Digital Students

Many students dread reading Shakespeare because they think his works have nothing to do with their 21st century interests.

Bonjour! Making French Class Fun

Languages other than English have never been top priority in the U.K., so when I was asked to teach French to my entire school, the prospect filled me with excitement.

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Summer Essentials

5 Essentials to Unwind This Summer

From cool beverages to portable must-haves and screen-free entertainment, these practical picks are here to help you relax and return to the classroom feeling refreshed.

Summer Home and Classroom Essentials

Here are a few items that can help you catch up on much-needed rest and relaxation, while also taking away some of the stress that comes with preparing for the fall.

5 Essentials Teachers Need This Summer

You can almost hear it. Teachers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief as they kick up their feet and bask in the freedom of summer break.

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Earth & Space Science

15 Books About Space and Astronomy

From books about the Big Bang to poems about planets, and everything in between, you’re sure to have a blast with these stellar reads.

GIA GemKit Brings Gem Science to Any Classroom

Young students anywhere in the world can now experience the wonder of gems and minerals with GemKit™ by GemKids ®.

Spark Student Interest in Geology with These 8 Field Trips

It’s never too early to get students interested in the vast and complex field of geology. Here are some field trips that can help.

Every Drop Counts: Keeping Water Education Fresh

When students look at the globe and see so much blue, it seems as though there’s an abundance of water. But that's just not true.

The Importance of Teaching Earth Science

Earth science has long been the poor cousin of STEM programs. It takes a back seat to technology and gets short shrift alongside the physical sciences.

6 Virtual Field Trips About Space and the Night Sky

With the help of these field trips, it’s possible to take students on journeys that are "out of this world" without ever having to leave the classroom.

15 Virtual Tours to Museums Around the World

Here are 15 of the best virtual museum options currently available around the world.

Travel

Emirates “Travel Rehearsal” Programs for Children With Autism

As part of Autism Awareness Month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all.

Kid-Free Holiday Options

For teachers who spend all their professional time surrounded by the K–12 crowd, an adult-only vacation destination may be just what is required to recharge the batteries.

Finnish Education Design: How to Bring Joy to Learning

From shorter school days to an increased amount of teacher autonomy, the Finnish educational system has many innovative strategies to offer.

Teaching English in South Korea: Discovering a Grassroots Gem of Culture and Innovation

South Korea is uniquely paradoxical: amazingly advanced in technology and while many of its ancient traditions are preserved and kept alive through daily life.

10 Virtual Field Trips of Ancient and Natural World Wonders

These 10 virtual field trips will take students to some of the most exciting places the world has to offer.

15 Virtual Tours to Museums Around the World

Here are 15 of the best virtual museum options currently available around the world.

Teaching English in South Korea: A Beginner’s Guide

Having completed one month of teaching at a private English-immersion school in Korea, I’d like to share words of wisdom that I wish were given to me when.

Hope You Like Rice: Teaching in South Korea and Exploring the Local Cuisine

When it comes to Korean cuisine, there is one thing you can be sure of, you will be eating a lot of white rice and it will most likely be sticky.

Retirement Travel: 15+ Places to Visit After You Leave the Classroom

Retirement brings something many people rarely have—time to travel. We’ve gathered a selection of new and soon-to-be-released travel guides to help you choose your latest getaway.

Family Engagement

Education Should Be a Partnership. So Why Are Many Families Left in the Dark?

While I believe that assessment data and growth measures matter and that families have a right to this information, it’s the information educators are not required to share that troubles me most.

Building Blocks That Matter: Forming Positive Relationships with Students and Families

In my classroom, I focus on taking the time to intentionally and thoughtfully form positive and meaningful relationships with my students.

Strategies Every Teacher Needs for Dealing with Difficult Parents

It’s normal to feel a little apprehensive about meeting with parents, especially if you have to deliver disappointing news. Thankfully, there are many proven strategies for diffusing tense situations.

Summer

5 Thought-Provoking Podcasts for Teachers to Listen to This Summer

The summer holidays are the perfect time to brainstorm new teaching ideas and classroom activities. Get inspired with the help of these podcasts.

4 Digital Resources to Keep Students Reading This Summer

It’s no secret that students experience a loss of reading proficiency over summer holidays. Here are a few resources to help keep their reading skills sharp during the break.

5 Summer Camps for Adults

Whether you’re looking to relive the true summer camp experience, or relax and reconnect with your inner self, here are some destinations to check out.

5 Mindfulness Apps to Try This Summer

Since summer is the perfect time for teachers to take a moment to slow down, here are some tools to keep mindfulness and meditation at your fingertips.

Tips for Preventing Summer Learning Loss

Perhaps some learning loss is to be expected during summer vacation, but there are reasonable concerns about how the break may weaken students’ reading and math skills.

4 Teacher Workshops to Attend This Summer

There’s no such thing as "too much knowledge." Consider utilizing your summer holidays to attend educational workshops that will add to your skill set.

Is Your Child’s Literacy on Vacation? How Parents Can Beat the Summer Slide

Did you know students can lose up to two months of learning progress over summer break? Here's how to tackle the “summer slide” and keep kids engaged.