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Rider professor leads group of U.S. educators to Nepal to help improve math instruction
Dr. Bhesh Mainali hopes to create new program to further support math education in Nepal
4 Ideas to Help Improve Teacher Well-Being
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller One of the things that I say to teachers beginning the profession is…
How AI could help improve the education enrollment process
Education is one of the domains where artificial intelligence is showing great promise. But while most efforts have focused on augmenting and enhancing the learning experience, challenges remain in…
New Year’s optimism: Simple tips can help improve scores
Around the holidays, most of us have a little down time to ponder different ideas.
10 things students want all educators to know
1). Students want you to actually spend the time to get to know them... Get to know your students by name as soon as possible. Learn some...
4 Reasons Why Every Educator Should Read ‘The Gift of Failure’
Why when it comes to parenting and educating that we all need take a deep breath, back-off, and chill out.
How Teaching With Symmetry Improves Math Understanding
Education researchers at Stanford have discovered that symmetry is key to how kids understand positive and negative integers.
How Can Education Foster Imagination and Creativity?
Insights about how to cultivate imagination from an all-star cast of educators
What Is Your Educational Philosophy?
While lesson planning this summer, educators might also take time to reflect on their core beliefs about learning and teaching.
‘Not a Math Person’: How to Remove Obstacles to Learning Math
Negative experiences such as timed tests, tracking and personal attitudes have hurt how some people feel about math. Stanford professor Jo Boaler wants to change all of that.
A Guide to Equity and Antiracism for Educators
Teachers shaken by recent events and wondering how to work for change in our society and schools can start with these lesson plans, videos, and other resources.
How to Improve Attention Spans
If you're saying, "Focus!" more than usual, read on for creative and constructive ways to increase your kid's attention.
Surviving the Teenage Brain: What Educators Should Know
The teenage brain is a "puzzle waiting completion," says the author of a new book. How can its mysteries be better understood by educators and parents?
What Character Strengths Should Educators Focus On and How?
How do schools that focus on character affect students? One researcher took a close look by comparing schools that focus on moral, civic and performance character.
Top 11 Reasons Kids Need To Learn Math
As America bemoans its woeful performance in math, we should remind ourselves why we want our kids to do well in math in the first place. Sure, we need t...
Why Spatial Reasoning Is Crucial For Early Math Education
Activities focused on spatial reasoning skills like mental rotation and visualization help create a foundation for future math and science learning, but are often neglected in classrooms.
How to hook young people on math and science? Robots.
In the United States, the number of college students pursuing degrees in math and science fields lags well behind dozens of industrialized countries. The numbers are even smaller for women and people of color. But one program is using robotics as a way to inspire interest young people while they're still in high school. NewsHour Special Correspondent Lynn Sherr reports.
Why Math Education in the U.S. Doesn't Add Up
Research shows that an emphasis on memorization, rote procedures and speed impairs learning and achievement
Why Is Classroom Management Such a Problem for New Teachers?
In an interview, educator and author Roxanna Elden talks about getting new teachers to stay in the classroom, even when times get especially tough.
How General Educators Can Get More Out of IEP Meetings
Participating more actively in your students' IEP meetings benefits the child, their parents, and you.
How Birdwatching Can Help Kids Learning About Math
Just a simple and entertaining activity can help school-age children to develop their STEM skills
