K-12 schools
Students take up to 88 standardized tests before high school, but more testing doesn’t improve learning
Students’ scores on standardized tests can affect schools’ ratings, adding to the pressure teachers experience in preparing their students for the assessments.
Do you think teachers are similar to coaches, pastors or something else? It depends on where you live
Across three countries, people agree that teaching is centered on the teacher-student relationship. But they don’t agree on which profession teaching most resembles.
Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children’s safety and well‑being
Lockdown and active shooter simulations look and feel very different, though people often lump the two practices together.
Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?
More than 25 states require students to learn to read and write in cursive.
Nearly 1 in 4 students are chronically absent from school – kids who feel happy and safe are less likely to miss class
Research on absenteeism often focuses on factors like unreliable transportation, overlooking what schools themselves can do to help kids maintain a steady attendance record.
Class, let’s watch a short video – more than 75% of teachers say they use YouTube in the classroom
New research shows that YouTube is used not just as an occasional supplement, but as a staple of classroom instruction.
Better call mom: Schools still see mothers as the default parent to contact
When both parents appeared equally available, schools were 40% more likely to call students’ moms, rather than their dads.
Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
Rather than considering how much time students spend on screens, the more useful question is whether they are asking questions and solving problems with the help of technology.
It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures
A rising number of school districts across the country are beginning their new academic years in July or August, raising the likelihood that kids and educators will encounter scorching days.
South Carolina is allowing teachers to give zeros again, but the problem with grading goes deeper
“No-zero” grading policies are becoming more common in US schools. South Carolina is the first state to ban these policies.