Over the summer, many teachers packed up their classrooms, closed their doors, and said goodbye when the end-of-day bell rang — permanently. When schools closed across the country in recent years, teachers had to adapt quickly to remote instruction and find new ways to support students and families using distance learning and online communication. During … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark There is growing concern about young people, especially high school students, not getting enough sleep. Many districts have responded by delaying school start times to give teenagers an extra hour of rest. While some cultures have historically downplayed the importance of sleep, the evidence is clear: children and adolescents … Read more

By Franklin P. Schargel Schools cannot produce highly successful graduates unless there are enough highly effective educators in classrooms and school front offices. I have spent my life in education, and I watch with concern as experienced teachers leave the profession faster than new ones are prepared. Teacher preparation programs provide valuable theory, but many … Read more

Otus and Discovery Education Announce Strategic K-12 Partnership Otus, a leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, a global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, have announced a strategic partnership focused on maximizing student achievement. This collaboration pairs Discovery Education’s engaging digital content with Otus’s modern assessment and analytics platform, with Otus … Read more

By Lance Huang The past two years have accelerated the convergence of our digital and physical lives. Students and teachers meet in virtual classrooms, professionals collaborate remotely across industries, and people access healthcare, entertainment, and social interactions online. With a reliable internet connection, many daily activities now move fluidly between virtual and in-person settings. When … Read more

Healthy relationships in the classroom are built on trust, respect, compassion, and clear communication. When teachers intentionally cultivate positive connections with their students, learning becomes more effective and classrooms feel safer and more productive. The following guidance outlines practical strategies to strengthen teacher-student relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting student growth. Create Boundaries Boundaries … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Editor’s Note: This is part four of a five-part series. In this fourth installment, we examine how neuroscience can help address educational equity by tackling students’ cognitive capacity. This article follows the three-step framework introduced in the first piece: Understand each student’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses Remediate, build, and … Read more

Earning a college degree is an increasingly important pathway to the middle class. Yet fewer than 10 percent of children born into the lowest income quartile complete a bachelor’s degree by age 25, compared with more than half of children from the highest income quartile. Many high school students—particularly those from low-income families—still lack access … Read more

Teaching online from home Welcome back to our “Teacher Feature Series,” where we speak with educators who teach online across borders. Today we share Heather Carter’s story and experience teaching with HAWO American Academy. Heather Carter, HAWO American Academy About Heather and her educational background Heather holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childcare and Education … Read more

Discovery Education Partnership Renewed to Support Nevada Educators and Students The statewide partnership between the Nevada Department of Education, Discovery Education, and Nevada Gold Mines has been renewed for a fifth year, continuing a program that enhances teaching and learning across all 17 counties in Nevada. This collaboration provides free access to Discovery Education’s K–12 … Read more