By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark The COVID-19 pandemic forced educators and schools to confront long-standing assumptions and outdated practices. In a very short time many of us learned to question the “That’s the way we’ve always done it” mindset that has governed education for more than a century. As we rebuild and reimagine schooling, … Read more

By Dr. Marilyn Black Three-dimensional (3D) printers are increasingly common in K–12 classrooms because they turn student ideas into tangible objects, foster creativity, and build problem-solving and design skills. When used thoughtfully, 3D printing can make lessons more engaging, support project-based learning, and help prepare students for future technical roles. At the same time, the … Read more

Happy Hands Dispenser Design Contest Deb Group has launched the Happy Hands Dispenser Design Contest to engage students in promoting proper hand hygiene through creativity. Pre-registration is now open, and the contest invites students to design a unique soap or sanitizer dispenser that will help raise awareness about handwashing and healthy habits at school. The … Read more

Meet Tim Draper and the remarkable students of Draper University, now visible live on your screen. As the world evolves rapidly, so do our educational needs. Draper University offers a modern, hands-on approach to entrepreneurship designed for today’s fast-moving marketplace. Venture capitalist Tim Draper and a select group of emerging entrepreneurs bring a fresh model … Read more

By Joshua Sneideman On the surface, family dinners and academic success might not seem connected. Yet a memory from my teaching days illustrates the link clearly. When a graduating valedictorian was asked what contributed most to his success, he answered simply: “We often had family dinners where we discussed the news and shared our opinions.” … Read more

Written by Joseph Gulino Kindergarten readiness should not be decided solely by a calendar date or a brief skills check. “I just try to pull them through!” the kindergarten teacher told me when I noticed six children in her class of 21 who did not seem prepared for kindergarten. It was December 1999, I was … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark “We stand on the threshold of important new advances in neuroscience that will yield increased understanding of brain functioning and the way we learn. How we use this new information to teach our children may well be the most important question of our lifetime.” Dr. Pat Wolfe, author of … Read more

ClassDojo has earned the Common Sense Privacy Seal in recognition of its strong and sustained commitment to protecting student and educator data. As part of a small group of education technology providers that meet the highest privacy expectations, ClassDojo has demonstrated practices that go beyond simple regulatory compliance to prioritize the safety and trust of … Read more

The strength of the Dynamic Science curriculum comes from close collaboration with science authors and editors across Texas. To introduce the people behind our materials, we created the Meet the Authors series so educators and districts can learn more about the teams who developed content specifically for Texas learners. Our third interview features Michael Claypool. … Read more

By Tim Hudson Although reading curriculum and achievement have been high priorities in many states, math achievement has declined even more sharply than reading following the pandemic. This persistent challenge is broad and urgent: improving PK–12 math outcomes requires state-level strategy, funding, and sustained support for teachers and students. Public opinion supports prioritizing mathematics, with … Read more