October 2, 2026
As interest in skills-based hiring increases, more and more companies and states are eliminating degree requirements. In response, some higher
As the legislative election in France approached this summer, a research team decided to reach out to hundreds of citizens
Looking back at her youth growing up in Douglas, Arizona — nestled up snugly against its Mexican sister city of
In our tech-driven world, the value of human connection can’t be overstated. While mastering technical skills is essential, students must
I began my teaching career as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps member in Jacksonville, Florida. I was part of
Tim Lum is one of millions of students who returned to college as an adult, getting a two-year degree at
Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair,
Many people think of school nurses as the people in a school building responsible for patching up a scraped knee,
When GPT-3 burst on the education scene, it caused a flood of reactions, ranging from gleeful to apocalyptic. But more
Veteran multimedia producer and professor Lynn Rogoff has long experimented with ways to bring history alive for young people. So
With a new school year now in full swing, educators are in a bind. They want to implement innovative edtech
Last year, I presented a paper on using technology in my Arabic class at the Ohio Foreign Language Association summer
This story was originally published by EdNC.org. Unlike North Carolina’s K-12 schools or community colleges, child care programs aren’t consolidated
Walberto FloresEdTech Coordinator, Highlands International School San Salvador Artificial intelligence has entered our classrooms — sometimes invited and other times
In 2024, if you want to make a dinner reservation, you’re very likely to open an app on your phone,
Once upon a time, educators worried about the dangers of CliffsNotes — study guides that rendered great works of literature
How often do you come in contact with a conspiracy theory? Maybe on occasion, when you flip through TV channels
When I came out to my family during my first year of college in the early 2000s, my mom’s immediate
With all the talk of the downsides of smartphones for teenagers, parents have looked to smartwatches as a way to
In the United States, young children attend programs that most refer to as “daycares” or “child cares,” staffed by people
Evaluating and validating tech tools takes time and energy — resources that are always in short supply. An overwhelming variety
As Alexandra Delano prepared to moderate a civil discourse event for fellow students at Providence College in anticipation of the
The victory was bittersweet. Khoa Ta, then a sophomore at Owensboro High School from Daviess County in Western Kentucky, was
Internal Competition The analysis also found that ESSER spending led to a staff recruiting conundrum within school districts: In some
It is the weekend before my students arrive for the new school year. I am in my classroom listening to
Do new AI tools like ChatGPT actually understand language the same way that humans do? It turns out that even
As Jennifer Hill’s eldest child was heading into fifth grade, she began to wonder how she would communicate with him
Jeremy Price was curious to see whether new AI chatbots including ChatGPT are biased around issues of race and class.
I can’t pinpoint exactly when I developed anxiety, but that’s because I didn’t know about it. When I was growing
Crisis. Fatalistic. Overwhelming. That’s how some experts say the current national conversation about youth mental health is framed — and
New federal survey data on the education workforce shows that a majority of schools had a tough time filling at
A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’
In recent years, a growing body of research has looked at the impact of college ‘deserts’ — sometimes defined as
Coming out of the pandemic, students had a hard time returning to in-person classes, and they found themselves struggling to
Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become a primary focus in many school’s strategic plans. Fortunately, there is a long list of
Angela Fleck says this was the typical scene last year in the sixth grade social studies classes she teaches at
“When I present myself in front of students in a positive emotional state, I can increase student cognition, effort and
Ready or not, across the country, a new crop of kindergarteners has entered the K-12 school system. Their teachers will
Teigue Linch recalls the email she got from Pine Forest, her daughters’ child care center in Burlington, Vermont, encouraging families
Paul Carr was just one semester shy of finishing his degree at Morehouse College when he found out his girlfriend
Our relationship with math learning is severely damaged in this country. In 2022, only 26 percent of all eighth grade
Integrating technology into the classroom involves more than just adding gadgets and software; it’s about creating a dynamic learning environment
HOUSTON — On a Saturday morning in August 2023, a crowd gathered outside the Houston Independent School District administration building
One of the country’s richest nonprofits focused on online education has been giving out grants for more than a year.
Sometimes, it takes an unlikely friendship to change the world. For American education, one of those alliances started in the
Since the pandemic, the urgency of designing and scaling evidence-based products to support learning recovery has become more pronounced. Educational
One of Shane Woods’ favorite memories as executive director of Girlstart, a nonprofit that aims to empower girls in the
When Gina Petersen graduated with her associate degree from Kirkwood Community College two years ago, she described it as “the
On the spectrum of professional experience for K-12 teachers, I am decidedly on the greener side. Although I knew I
Despite the historic funding that was funneled into the field in the wake of the pandemic, early care and education
Four years ago this month, one of the most devastating wildfires in Oregon’s history erupted across the southern portion of
On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers
When Eve, a mother in Colorado, received a legal settlement, she found herself suddenly flush. She drove over to the
ST. PAUL, Minn. — At the end of each school year at Central High School, seniors grab a paint pen
College students around the world have deep-seated fears, if not despair about the existential threat of climate change — fears
For many years, educators have envisioned personalized learning as a way to tailor education to each student’s unique needs. With
This story was originally published by The 19th. As efforts to expand the child tax credit and provide paid family
“Don’t do that.” Those were the words out of Dr. Richard DuFour’s mouth more than a decade ago as I
One of the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic was that many families didn’t have reliable internet access at home. As
When Meta held its annual conference at the end of September, the tech giant announced it is betting that the
How Did School Infrastructure Get So Bad? Much of the problem with U.S. school infrastructure is simply that it’s old,
When Robert Ubell first applied for a job at a university’s online program back in the late ’90s, he had
We’re halfway through “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler, and we’ve arrived at a crucial turning point in the
Encouraging students to complete work outside of class has always been a struggle. But many college professors say it has
Miguel Quinteros spent over a decade as something of a tech-savvy teacher — one not afraid to try new things
Today’s students will enter careers that haven’t even been imagined yet. With AI and automation reshaping entire industries, the skills
The need was becoming dire. A school district in Brighton, in the Denver metro area of Colorado, was having a
Each fall, every teacher must wage a few key wars with a new class of students. In my classroom, one
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on students’ social-emotional well-being. As schools return to in-person learning, educators face
Los datos ya llegaron, y revelan algo interesante sobre los estudiantes bilingües de los Estados Unidos. Parsing education data into
Cong Lu has long been fascinated by how to use technology to make his job as a research scientist more
This story was originally published by The 19th. The number of books banned in public schools over the past year
The rise of AI promises new solutions to long-standing challenges. It also introduces some challenges of its own. In addition
Steve Holifield’s breathing was labored. A respected math teacher at a K-12 public charter school in Apple Valley, California, Holifield
My colleagues, friends and family often praise my relentless pursuit of excellence, especially in my teaching career. But what they
Latino children make up one of the fastest-growing demographics in K-12 education. Yet few are likely to grow up and
There’s a push among AI developers to create an AI tutor, and some see that as a key use case
There are plenty of changes teachers say could help them do their jobs better, such as adequate planning time and
When Jacob, a 10th grader with vision impairment, signed up for an AP class, it made him feel like a
SkillRise, an ISTE initiative, examined job seekers’ perceptions of digital skills and skills-based technologies, focusing on their potential career impacts,
Colleges are adjusting to a lingering impact of COVID-19 shutdowns that kept kids out of physical schools at key points
“Are you a boy or a girl?” the 5-year-old asked, staring at me as she waited for my response. I
It’s no secret that high school students are looking at the prospect of college more skeptically, and a large part
When Los Angeles Unified School District launched a districtwide AI chatbot nicknamed “Ed” in March, officials boasted that it represented
There’s a new battle raging in the long-running war over costly college textbooks, one that may strike a serious blow
My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can
In U.S. schools, teachers bear a significant responsibility for shaping what and how students learn. Often, they invest significant effort
For the last year, EdSurge has been showcasing students enrolled in teacher preparation programs to understand who is going into
Students are missing a lot of classes. Chronic absenteeism, when a student misses at least 10 percent of the school
When ChatGPT and other new generative AI tools emerged in late 2022, the major concern for educators was cheating. After
When Sheresa Boone Blanchard, a mother of three in North Carolina, started homeschooling her son during the pandemic, it might
A couple of years ago, as schools that had been forced to go virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic began
While summer is the busiest time of year for military families to transition to their next duty station, throughout the
While her daughter naps, Bridget Collins spends an hour reviewing and role-playing activities with her home visitor, Amanda Pedlar, in
The movement to keep smartphones out of schools is gaining momentum. Just last week, the nation’s second-largest public school system,
Imagine being a district leader tasked with selecting the ideal educational technology tools from a sea of thousands of options.
This story was originally published by The 19th. During her nearly eight years in business, Dawn Kelly watched again and
Something crucial was missing from classrooms over the past school year: millions of students who were part of the chronic
I can still vividly recall the chaotic scene of introducing iPads into Kindergarten classrooms. Picture it: a room bustling with
Child care concerns have reached a boiling point for parents and providers, and it’s become increasingly difficult for families to
As an educator reading headline after headline about AI in education, it’s hard to not get lost in an existential
“It would be amazing if the boys were able to find their voices and develop confidence before they go into
Last year, when Jayla Arensberg was a sophomore at Burnsville High School near St. Paul, Minnesota, a teacher showed her
Soon after Miriam Bravo began watching her 2-year-old grandson full-time, she realized that many years had passed since she was
This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your
What do parents want from schools when it comes to support for their children’s mental health? Parsing education data into
Tech giants Google, Microsoft and OpenAI have unintentionally assigned educators around the world major homework for the summer: Adjusting their
Young people are struggling with mental health, and for many, the challenges have worsened over the last decade. About one
As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students’ learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding
Should AI chatbots be used as tutors? That question has been in the air since ChatGPT was released in late
Huong, 15, competes at the Golden Gate Science Olympiad in Air Trajectory, which requires a build that uses the gravitational
As educators, we understand that true learning happens when barriers are removed and diverse voices are amplified. Recently, we took
This story was originally published by The 19th. Last year, the Department of Commerce announced a historic first: Companies applying
PUEBLO, Colorado — Standing in her living room, Isabel Valencia sets up her makeshift tennis serve with the materials on
One California family had a tough choice to make. Julie Lynem’s son had taken algebra in eighth grade, but hadn’t
Do English learners eventually gain these skills later in their K-12 education, as they become more proficient in English? While
When Mysa School started about eight years ago, the microschool movement was new. A school with about 40 students in
When ChatGPT emerged a year and half ago, many professors immediately worried that their students would use it as a
When it comes to AI in education, one edtech company stands out as a sage leader and trailblazing pioneer. Amid
About two years ago, I had a health crisis that not only jeopardized my well-being, but also threatened the continuity
Ellen Galinsky has been on a seven-year quest to understand what brain science says about how to better teach and
Extreme weather events are on the rise around the globe, from historic floods to unseasonable heat waves and raging wildfires.
In the post-COVID pandemic educational setting, assessment offers ways to gain crucial insights into student thinking and learning and the
As Black womxn educators, we have a connection with education that is ancestral. Even before enslavement, teaching and learning existed
With digital education platforms generating data on how millions of students are learning, they are also sitting on veritable information
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of children regularly miss elementary, middle and high school. Is the same
STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen
“You would make a great leader,” my principal said as I sat in his office. He had just approved my
ST. PAUL, Minn. — What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question long faced by
As you enter today’s classrooms, it’s clear: Technology isn’t just a tool, it’s the driving force behind vibrant communities, shaping
With interest in the teaching profession waning and enrollment in teacher preparation programs reaching historic lows, all eyes are on
In the two decades that Jennifer Merriman has been in education, she’s seen a tendency in the field to solve
In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering
This was originally published by Early Learning Nation.
Since the sudden rise of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, many teachers and professors have started using AI detectors to
Viridiana Martinez’s family immigrated twice when she was in elementary school — once, from Mexico to Canada, and a second
Standards-based grading is an educational assessment approach that focuses on evaluating students’ mastery of specific learning objectives. Grades are assigned
Nikita Dutt, a second-year student at the University of California, Davis, didn’t come to college to work with young children.
Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. News outlets have detailed
Throughout this academic year, I facilitated a training session on social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies for educators at a high-needs elementary
Balloon archways surrounded the stage as the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Alberto Carvalho, last month announced
The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. To address such challenges,
When pueblos in New Mexico looked into running fiber into Jemez Day School, a K-6 school run by the Bureau
When Felecia Russell was a high school student growing up near Los Angeles, she was getting good grades and plenty
A program that began in Kentucky as a novel idea to rebuild the early childhood workforce — and, in effect,
Today’s education leaders have unprecedented access to edtech products, but there’s no clear way to determine a product’s quality or
The urgency for higher education institutions to integrate and create policies for using AI technology in the classroom is rapidly
There are plenty of heated debates happening about what should be taught in schools: whether it’s over the type of
It is no secret. Higher education institutions are facing unprecedented challenges that are forcing strategic changes. Since the onset of
If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does it make a sound? If a student
This article is part of a three-article series dedicated to harnessing powerful technology for powerful learning. In the articles, we
Around this time four years ago, a seismic event was rippling across education. In April 2020, teachers were beginning to
For more than 15 years, a group of companies known as Online Program Management providers, or OPMs, have been helping
The threat of climate change has exposed more homes to flooding and wildfires, and it has intensified heat waves that
For Maria Artica, a first-year student at Richard Bland College, a two-year college in Virginia, enrolling was like stepping “into
The edtech market is saturated with various tools designed to improve children’s literacy from e-readers to apps to digital libraries.
Remember all the hype around the metaverse in education? Just two years ago it seemed like a 3D virtual realm
The number of Latino students who are going to college is on the rise, and they don’t all fit the
High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital
This story was originally published by The 19th. For more than a decade, Erin Farias has watched the low-income families
COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered.
Data-driven decisions are increasingly recognized as a critical component of K-12 education, enhancing personalized learning, improving assessment and feedback, optimizing
Education has had a wobbly relationship with the still-evolving presence of generative AI in schools — with some school districts
A VR experience created by students at The New School in New York City is designed to take viewers to
It’s 5 a.m. and Tiffany Gale is up, as she is every morning, and the first thing she does is
As Joshua Eyler was researching a book on what brain science tells us about how to improve teaching, one issue
The original version of this essay was published on Medium. I detest when people talk about their dreams. It’s similar
Marley Stevens posted a video on TikTok last semester that she described as a public service announcement to any college
Do you recall Mr. Lorensax from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”? Anyone? Bueller? With his monotone voice and lack of enthusiasm,
Is your classroom technology falling short of its promise of changing the classroom dynamic? It’s a question that often lingers
Frankenmuth School District has about 1,400 students, nearly 91 percent of whom are white. Its poverty rate is about 5
When she works in a classroom, Niobe Way, a professor of developmental psychology at New York University, wants to dive
For James Singewald, a typical week goes something like this: Learn about the history of boarding schools in an Indigenous
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into higher education to address challenges such as personalized learning and operational efficiency. AI-powered
When longtime educator Zachary Cote first read about the release of ChatGPT about 15 months ago, he says his first
As school boards prepare to approve their budgets for the fall, many are grappling with how to make up for
K-12 leaders tasked with preparing students for the future workforce are doing so amid ever-increasing cyber threats. The dynamic landscape
During the day, I teach Algebra I classes to high school freshmen in Springfield, Missouri. One night per week, I
When he was in high school, Zachary Farley latched onto the idea of becoming a teacher. Then in college, when
Ever wonder what the buzz around interoperability is all about? Interoperability is not just jargon; it’s the key to unlocking
After the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007, Virginia became the first state to require colleges to conduct threat assessments, later
Ask just about anyone what’s behind the downward spiral of youth mental health today, and chances are that social media
A few months ago, an assistant principal at my school gave me feedback I wasn’t prepared for. This colleague, who
Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula
When some students hit an obstacle in school or college, they can take it as a sign that this whole
These days there’s a wave of new edtech products hitting the market, and teachers and professors are increasingly making teaching
Since ChatGPT was released in November 2022 and exploded into public discourse, the emergence of generative AI tools has been
Educators often find themselves exploring innovative approaches to enhance student learning, and one particularly creative pathway is integrating games and
This fall, after a restless night overthinking an assignment for my upcoming class and drinking three cups of not-strong-enough coffee,
Given the amount of planning time he has each day, along with the assistance of an AI-powered app, Robert can
The value of college is something that people used to pretty much agree on. In 2013, a little over a
“As educators, we must tell the truth — to ourselves and then to our students,” writes Deaunna Watson, director of
When college students think about quitting, it’s most likely because of mental health strain or stress. That’s according to the
Gen Zers, born between 1997 and 2012, spend a lot of time online, consuming and creating digital content. Ninety-two percent
During my first years of teaching, I decided that no matter how difficult life got, both in and out of
The national average rate of chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools has significantly increased in recent years. According to data from
A few weeks ago, Ferris State University made a splashy announcement that it planned to enroll two chatbot “students” in
For years, I’ve worked with young people during one of the most significant transitions of their lives. After 12 years
When Adriana Cervantes-González started school in California as a child, it was at a time when state policy was determined
Ken Futernick brings together people who disagree deeply on issues that are most dividing school communities these days — such