Threading prior knowledge into new material makes for more durable learning. Here are 12 research-backed, teacher-tested strategies to help kids unpack what they already know.

A former full-time teacher and principal describes how she works to keep engagement high and learning fun when she is substituting.

Student Affairs practitioners are always asking me to showcase student affairs units that are using social media. They want to see those who are "doing it best." During a webinar that I recently ...

As I wrote recently, soft skills, such as ethical behavior and personal integrity, are important in work and life. One simple item, often ignored by educators (including digital educators), is the ...

Introducing new math concepts via already-worked examples can give students a significant boost in learning. But choosing the right problems makes a big difference. An analysis earlier this year of ...

Used thoughtfully, AI can help K–12 special educators offer more individualized support, improve communication and reclaim ...

How has the individual or group demonstrated the value(s) that you selected in the most recent and current academic terms? Please provide specific examples. "Student” is the outgoing Director of SHAPE ...

I n February, The New York Times reported the impressive results of a new study showing that “diet quality, not quantity” was the key to weight loss. Focusing on eating plenty of vegetables and ...