Ensuring students' career readiness is a top priority for districts. Education Week Lauraine Langreo

Are Real-World Problem-Solving Skills Essential for Students? edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Feeling like part of a larger classroom community improves students’ grades and their self-confidence. edutopia RalindaSpeaks/EquitySpeaks

Cultivating Belonging in the Elementary Classroom All Year Long edutopia.org/article/cultur…

Now even economists are working to figure out how to fight misinformation.

How Do You Counter Misinformation? Critical Thinking Is Step One kqed.org/mindshift/6368…

Ian Roberts has competed in some of the most high-profile races in the world. But his biggest competition to date was a determined fifth-grader in jean shorts and Nike tennis shoes.

Iowa Superintendent and Former Olympian Bested in Footrace by 5th-Grader kqed.org/mindshift/6383…

When teachers create a welcoming, safe, inclusive learning space, student brains activate. They are calm and ready to learn, says UDL expert Elizabeth Stein. MiddleWeb

Humanizing Inclusive Classroom Management middleweb.com/50850/humanizi…

This system starts with strategies that work for everyone and narrows to techniques just for those who need the most help. Cult of Pedagogy

Not Just for Math: A Tiered System of Learning Supports for Any Subject cultofpedagogy.com/tiered-learnin…

For all the hype about AI replacing teachers, the reality is that teachers are irreplaceable. Dr. John Spencer

Why AI Can't Replace Teachers spencerauthor.com/ai-wont-replac…

How can we make summer special without spending a lot of money? Here are a few kid-approved ideas to get summer started! PBS KIDS

20 New Ideas and Activities to Try This Summer pbs.org/parents/thrive…

Researchers say a DIY approach to math curriculum isn’t serving students well. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Many Math Teachers Cobble Together Their Own Instructional Materials, A Survey Finds kqed.org/mindshift/6365…

Retrieval practice, spaced practice and interleaving are some of the ways to help students retain what they learn.

Strategies for Bringing 'Desirable Difficulty' Into Learning kqed.org/mindshift/6373…

Schools keep adding theme days and parents can't keep up. Caitlin Gibson The Washington Post

Why is it always spirit week? washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024…

Earnings and workforce participation among Americans without degrees have improved, fueling doubts about the return on investment of college. Alia Wong USA TODAY

Is college worth it? The answer for half of Americans is striking. usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

Many immigrant children experience challenges adjusting to a new country and culture and being fully included in schools. Below are some resources to help support immigrant families. Learning for Justice

Supporting Students From Immigrant Families learningforjustice.org/supporting-stu…

The Safe Routes to School initiative, implemented across California, aims to improve pedestrian safety. Lasherica Thornton EdSource

Student earns his school a grant to improve safety edsource.org/updates/studen…

Journal. Envision the change. Break down the steps. Breathe, and start. These are Shamari K. Reid's steps for changing teaching habits. Heinemann

Changing Teaching Habits is Hard. Here’s How You Can Start.
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With a new book coming out in May, titled “MATH-ish,” Jo Boaler is fighting back against her critics in the current math wars. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report

Stanford’s Jo Boaler Discusses Her New Book ‘MATH-ish’ and Takes On Her Critics kqed.org/mindshift/6361…

Discover how arts integration can transform classrooms in any subject.

Want To Incorporate the Arts Into Other Classes? Let These 7 Art Books Inspire You
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According to the CDC report, there were around 4,000 accidental drowning deaths in the US in 2019. That jumped to more than 4,500 fatalities annually in 2020, 2021 and 2022. NPR

After Declining for Years, US Drowning Deaths Are on the Rise Again kqed.org/news/11987607/…

Federal data shows that English learners have struggled to reach even basic mastery of reading and math for more than 20 years. Why hasn’t anything changed? EdSurge

English Learner Scores Have Been Stuck for Two Decades. What Will It Take to Change?
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Traditional classrooms often mimic fixed-menu dining, limiting student choice. Offering meaningful choices helps engage students and meet their diverse needs. Dr. Catlin Tucker

Would You Rather: Acquiring Information catlintucker.com/2024/05/acquir…