Students today are under enormous stress. There are limited spaces at colleges and universities, which means even small deviations from perfection on report cards and exams can affect their futures. Teachers are also pressured by parents and administrators to ensure students get good grades. Some educators have had enough. They are ...
Bullying can occur anywhere in school. Students can tease and demean each other on the playground, in the cafeteria or in class. The internet has only made bullying easier, as aggressors can reach their victims at any hour of the day through digital channels. Countless educators are working to address bullying ...
Students today have more information than ever at their fingertips. They can look up nearly any fact and research countless topics online. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily make your students strategic researchers. They might not naturally be able to defend an idea or question a statement. Effective research skills take ...
Special education teachers, supported by special education directors, work with students who have different needs and ways of functioning. These educators work in their own classrooms while also supporting general education teachers to create the least restrictive environments for students. They meet with parents and review individualized education programs (IEPs) ...
Whether advocating for minority students, funding low-income schools or helping teachers succeed, nonprofit organizations are a vital force in education. Knowing about these organizations can inspire your work in the classroom and provide you with resources and new ideas that make a difference. Here are 15 nonprofits advocating for teachers, students ...
Over the past few years, there has been an increased call to reduce the standard summer break and switch to a year-round school model. The very idea horrifies most students while generating mixed emotions from parents. Parents often plan vacations during the summer around the school break, but many also ...
Most students and teachers use the internet every day, both in the classroom and recreationally. Some teachers take for granted how much their students know about the web, internet privacy and safety. They’re impressed at how quickly students learn how to use new software tools and games. But web usage goes ...
Artificial intelligence has taken over the internet over the past few years. From AI-generated profile pictures on social media to podcast episodes created by ChatGPT, there’s no shortage of opportunities for students to engage with AI and machine learning outside of the classroom. However, if you want your students to become ...
Students are resilient, but they also face countless challenges to their mental and emotional health. Social media has created an entire world of cyberbullying and pressure to make photoshopped beauty standards a reality. Crises like the uptick in school shootings and the COVID-19 pandemic have created trauma for entire generations of ...