Chromebooks. Smartboards. Podcasts. Playlists. The ways technology is incorporated into the classroom is seemingly endless. But as tech tools continue to transform teaching and learning, it’s important to take note of what’s working best for teachers and students across the country. We take a look at the top edtech trends ...

From photocopying worksheets to grading unit tests, paperwork often feels like an inescapable part of teaching. Fortunately, digital tools have made it easier for teachers to focus less on managing papers and more on educating students. Here’s why paperless classrooms are a smart move — plus how you can make ...

Technology has transformed the ways that teachers and students interact, and is continuing to evolve the learning process. Blended learning is an tech-driven education technique that leverages both in-person and online experiences to personalize and strengthen the learning experiences. Here’s what teachers should know about blended learning, plus how different models ...

Standardized tests tend to have a bad reputation, and for good reason. Not only can they cause severe stress and anxiety in both teachers and students, but they’re also based on a narrow definition of success which fails to account for critical real-world skills. In other words, standardized tests aren’t ...

Students experience trauma for all kinds of reasons, including natural disasters, school emergencies or a death in the family. These events can severely impact students’ ability to learn and succeed at school. For teachers, working with students who have experienced trauma can be both stressful and frustrating — especially when ...

Whether we use it to read a book, bake a batch of cookies or go for a walk, we can all agree that free time is essential in our personal lives. Similarly, busy teachers and students need free time during the school day. But what does free time look like ...

Diversity is one of the greatest strengths in schools today. Having students from different backgrounds promotes meaningful social and cultural exchanges for students, which can enrich them both now and in years to come. To ensure that students understand one another’s differences as gifts, however, it’s important to incorporate tolerance ...

Whether it’s giggling about an inside joke or daydreaming about after-school activities, every student experiences distraction for one reason or another. While this is normal from time to time, chronic disruption can be a major detriment to both teachers and learners. But consistent, low-level disruption is problematic for classrooms Here’s how ...

Lack of funding can make it difficult for teachers to pursue the learning projects and opportunities they’d like to provide their students. Fortunately, there are a number of national foundations, trusts and corporations that can help fund classroom projects and promote teacher innovation across the country. Whether it’s pursuing a new ...