Summer vacation, summer job, or summer school?
One plan for Covid relief is to send kids to summer school to "catch up" on any ground they lost academically during the pandemic.
Curriculum & Instruction
About those important lessons in kindergarten
What could the long-term effects be for toddlers who are growing up in a world without playdates and other social interactions?
Heartbreak as remote learning drags us down
Math scores drop this year as students use more remote learning. Mental health issues increase. Also, eat healthy at home.
Parents, teachers stressed with e-learning
The stresses of e-learning extend from teachers to parents, not to mention the loss of learning and other kid-based risks.
Distracted learning can be a big problem
Distractions can impair learning, drawing resources from the same brain regions as the mastery of course material. What to do?
TV, computer use affects reading, math scores
8-year-olds who watch too much TV show reduced reading scores 3 years later; when they use a computer too much, numeracy scores go down.
21st century needs collaborative problem solving
Few schools teach (formally, at least) one of the most important 21st-century skills: collaborative problem solving.
Joppatowne C.T.E. explores homeland security science
Homeland security needs many scientists & technicians due to heightened vigilance. High schools are preparing students.
Good posture may help your math test scores
If math tests or public speaking brings anxiety that keeps you from doing well, a simple change in posture could help.
Can teachers do better with autistic kids?
Training teachers to support kids on the autism spectrum is a challenge, but some research suggests there may be ways.