Getting students to collaborate effectively in virtual classrooms can be a challenging task. The lack of physical presence, limited interaction, and the potential for distractions often make it hard ...

Inclusion is a big topic when it comes to education. Inclusion when referencing educators, however, might not be as strongly discussed as it should be. A virtual classroom for teachers around the ...

The platform allows educators to configure their virtual classrooms to encourage maximum student engagement for even the most complex subjects. The designers of Adobe Connect took advantage of that ...

Understanding and managing a room full of students is often a “trial by fire” for less experienced educators, according to Megan Ryan, the mentor coordinator for teacher professional development at ...

As teachers prepare for a new school year, some will have a blind or visually impaired student on their roster. Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for blind students can feel daunting, ...

Peter Paccone, a social studies teacher in San Marino, Calif., has a new teacher’s aid helping him in the classroom this year. He plans to defer to his helper to explain some simpler topics to his ...

Millions of students are returning for another school year marked by challenging teacher shortages, causing schools to double up classrooms, move courses online and employ what critics have labeled as ...

With the rise of artificial intelligence, advocates say it can be a helpful tool for kids and teachers — but others say it discourages students from critical thinking. Many educators have been ...

The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact would empower teachers to move from state to state and teach kids wherever they go. Credit: Erik Petersen for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers ...

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