Most people know about English language programs for ESL, multilingual, and bilingual students. Fewer realize there are programs designed specifically for true dual-language immersion. Dual-language immersion brings together native speakers of one language—often English—with native speakers of another language so that both groups learn from each other throughout the school year. In this two-part series, … Read more

In recent years, the ways we communicate, order food, transfer money and access information have been reshaped by technology. Education has followed that trend: schools and educational institutions increasingly adopt digital tools, and many classrooms now require students to use tablets, laptops, or other devices to complete assignments. According to EdTech Magazine, 63% of K–12 … Read more

Guest article written by John Perkins For many years, public health organizations and educators have advocated for including CPR and basic first aid training in school curricula. The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation highlighted the importance of these skills in 2003, and the American Heart Association has continued to recommend that both teachers and secondary … Read more

When British rock and roll surged across the globe in the 1960s and 1970s, it reshaped popular culture and inspired generations. From the Beatles and the Rolling Stones to the Who and Eric Clapton, that era demonstrated how a musical movement can capture young people’s imaginations. Today, a new music education movement is emerging from … Read more

  By LeiLani Cauthen   What could happen if people and learning content were matched dynamically the way rides are matched on-demand? That is the central question I’m exploring as I gather ideas and research for my next book. When you compare schools to on-demand services that use geolocation and real-time matching, a few common … Read more

Making extra money online can be challenging, especially around the holidays, but there are practical, teacher-friendly options that can supplement your income without replacing your primary job. These ideas are intended as side income opportunities to complement your teaching salary. Many of them require patience, a bit of learning, and time investment, but they can … Read more

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Many parents report that their child can pronounce words and read aloud but cannot remember or use the information afterward. Teachers may say the student “can read” but lacks comprehension. That raises a basic question: if a child can decode text but cannot understand it, are they really reading? … Read more

Personalized, Proficiency-Based Learning in World Language Education Proficiency-based assessment and personalized learning have steadily gained momentum in K–12 education, particularly in world language programs. Because students enter language study at different ages and progress at varying speeds, language teachers often face a classroom with a wide range of abilities—similar to the one-room schoolhouses of the … Read more

By Tamara Fyke For many families in the South, the new school year has already begun. As counties weigh options and many choose virtual learning, the rise in coronavirus cases continues to influence decisions. From conversations with students, parents, and educators, it’s clear that learning safely from home has been more challenging than anyone expected. … Read more

By Al Noyes Open a conventional high school mathematics textbook and you’ll typically find a team of college-level experts listed as authors, evidence of pilot testing, and a history of multiple development cycles. After collecting feedback from schools and academic reviewers, the publisher compiles and packages a complete set of instructional materials that teachers are … Read more