Hands-on, minds-on learning experiences help ensure that students gain a deep understanding of science concepts.

The 2025 recipients of the Kathleen Compton Sherrerd ’54 and John J. F. Sherrerd Prize for Distinguished Teaching are: The ...

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It can take years to collect evidence that shows effective uses of new technologies in schools. Unfortunately, early guesses ...

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This Spotlight focuses on supporting teachers and learners navigating key issues in today's ever more complex learning environment.

Cell phone bans in K-12 institutions were a hot topic this back-to-school season. All 50 states and D.C. have instituted some version of a cell phone ban at the state or district level. These bans are ...

There’s a dangerous myth floating around professional circles — the idea that you must be an expert before you share what you know. Many of us sit quietly in meetings, workshops, or webinars, waiting ...

This fast-moving technology continues to change the landscape of education, and time isn’t really on our side.

From attention to metacognition and memory, here are 15 tips to apply the latest insights from cognitive science to how students learn.