Beechwood Elementary teacher Melissa Hughes, an Educator of the Year nominee, centers her classroom on active, real-world learning and tailored support for every student.

What does it take to truly engage students in the classroom and their studies? As instructors report a growing disengagement in their curricula, many are beginning to rethink their teaching practices ...

Four simple strategies—beginning with an image, previewing vocabulary, omitting the numbers, and offering number sets—can have a big impact on learning.

Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time. Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks ...

To continuously improve the course and maintain student engagement, the "If I Knew..." exercise is a valuable tool. At the end of each term, students are asked to reflect on their expectations at the ...

In today’s evolving educational landscape, engaging students effectively is more crucial than ever. Research consistently shows that students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning ...

In lesson author Tim Smyth’s book, “Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels: Fun and Engaging Strategies to Improve Close Reading and Critical Thinking in Every Classroom” (Routledge 2022), he discuss ...

Provide opportunities for students to engage in data and statistical reasoning using authentic datasets. Use real-life civic and social contexts, such as housing costs, pollution, and school funding, ...

Three young students sit around a Chromebook in the southeast corner of their Liberty Launch Academy classroom. Whimsical cloud decorations hang above them as they diligently listen to testimonies on ...

For science teachers, the past few years have offered no shortage of real-world lessons. The pandemic presented opportunities to talk about epidemiology and health communications. Natural disasters, ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The K8 News Teacher of the Month for December is Casey Harris, who teaches at Nettleton High School. Harris is a National Board Certified Teacher and has taught honors English ...

A new interactive program, developed with students and teachers, could transform how schools tackle the rising tide of teen vaping, blending digital innovation with real-world classroom impact. Study: ...