Education Trends
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The Early History of Edtech
A new book covers the pre–digital era history of educational technology, including the work of B. F. Skinner, who, as this excerpt shows, downplayed the work of the only woman on his team.124
Defending a Teacher’s Right to Disconnect
Remember personal time? For many educators, technology has driven it toward extinction—and it’s time to get serious about reclaiming it.19.4k
Educational Buzzwords Defined: What Is Differentiation?
Go beyond the jargon for a quick look at a few of the many ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom.1.9k
Education Buzzwords Defined: What Are Flexible Classrooms?
It’s not just about moving desks and chairs around—a flexible learning space makes room for more student voice and choice.1.9k
What Teachers in China Have Learned in the Past Month
An American whose classroom in Beijing is now online shares what she and her team have learned since the coronavirus hit, just as U.S. teachers make the same shift.42.2k
Why Black Teachers Walk Away
Teachers of color are leaving the profession at staggering rates. A new study highlights some of the reasons why.13.6k
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.20.4k
Harnessing the Synergy Between Trauma-Informed Teaching and SEL
Students can develop the core competencies of social and emotional learning with the support of strong relationships with teachers.243
Schools Are Opening Worldwide, Providing a Model for the U.S.
Children are returning to school in countries that are weeks—or months—ahead of the U.S. in battling Covid-19. Here’s how it’s happening.29.6k
What’s Lost When We Rush Kids Through Childhood
The author of "The Importance of Being Little" on the costs of our collective failure to see the world through the eyes of children.33.6k
Why School Leaders Should Develop a Portrait of a Graduate
A new book explains how school leaders can support teachers and students by sharing their vision of what it means to be a successful student today.486
3 Powerful Lessons for Teachers From Remote Teaching
High school teachers can focus on what they learned from pandemic instruction to support students’ learning in the classroom this year.150
From the Classroom to the House
Jahana Hayes, congresswoman and high school history teacher, on the disconnect between Washington and the classroom, and the importance of keeping teacher voices in the mix.
6 Tips for Setting Up Virtual Professional Learning Sessions
Virtual gatherings for professional learning are convenient and likely to continue, but they should be designed differently than in-person gatherings.427
Flexible Seating and Student-Centered Classroom Redesign
How a visit to Starbucks inspired a change to flexible seating—and then some changes in teaching philosophy.56.1k