Dear We Are Teachers,I’ve been a part of interviews this summer for a vacancy on our team. After researching each of the candidates…
Kira Learning was originally a computer science education platform but has now re-aligned as a broader AI education support tool. The current version…
By Dr. Steve Truch The “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, refers to the setback many students face in skills like reading and…
The future of learning should look, feel, and be different for students and educators, says Christine Anne Royce. Royce makes this case in…
This article was updated July 2025 Digital image libraries are essential to today’s teachers and students. Yet while stock image sites such as…
Involving parents in therapy helps children with anxiety and depression feel safer, communicate better, and recover more quickly, a new study shows. Levels…
The traditional flipped classroom model, which reverses the conventional lecture-homework structure, has evolved significantly since its inception. In the digital era, especially post-pandemic,…
The Trump administration is withholding $6.8 billion in federal funding for K-12 schools due for distribution on July 1. Department of Education staff…
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling allowing parents in Maryland—and potentially nationwide—to request opt-outs from LGBTQ stories…
Nine in 10 elementary students surveyed were aware of their interests, skills, abilities, personality traits, and strengths—considered a key step in career prep—in…
The very best tools to teach coding can make learning this valuable skill not only more easy but also fun and engaging so…
Farming has always been a high-tech endeavor, says Scott Stump, CEO of The National FFA Organization, formerly Future Farmers of America. “Agricultural education…
Halfway through the semester, it’s not uncommon to notice a shift in your students’ energy levels (Baghurst and Kelley, 2013; Kumari et al.,…
Belonging and mattering are crucial for creating educational environments where learners feel connected to their department and classmates (Hale et al., 2019). Student…
Last week, students and teachers in 20 schools across 13 states were treated to a smoothie party hosted by Tropical Smoothie Cafe® in the Sunshine for…
Dear We Are Teachers, For three years now, I’ve asked my principal to move back to 5th grade, my preferred level to teach.…
I’ve spent years teaching in a Montessori classroom, guiding upper elementary students through big ideas and even bigger personal growth. Here’s what I’ve…
I used to set giant goals for summer only to be disappointed and stressed when late August rolled around and I had hardly…
Over the last two years, I’ve witnessed the rise in students’ use of generative AI as whole. Not surprisingly, more students are using…