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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge.

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J. Addison School: Fostering Purpose-Driven Learning in a Digital Age

k12 Digest

Encouraged by his teachers, Tony participated in the Pascal Contest, one of the top math competitions in the world. Faculty and staff come from diverse backgrounds and speak more than five languages; something that makes a big difference for students adjusting to life in a new country. “We Some get academic help in math or science.

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AI can personalize learning–it can’t make students care

eSchool News

At Khan World School, a partnership between ASU Prep and Khan Academy, students have shown learning growth as high as 2 to 5 times national norms in math, reading, and language arts. The next big educational innovation won’t come from more intelligent AI. These are not marginal improvements. They are step-function leaps.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Now, educators are trying to navigate the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the field. As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge.

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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

k12 Digest

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. Many students face challenges not due to a lack of intelligence but because they struggle with organization, time management, and emotional regulation.

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Brush Up on Your Teacher Skills: Must-Read Professional Development Books for Teachers (and More!)

Teaching with a Mountain View

Conscious Discipline – A useful framework for fostering emotional intelligence and creating a calm, focused classroom culture. Accelerating K-8 Math Instruction – Practical tips for fostering meaningful math understanding in younger learners. said it “ forever changed my outlook on life in and outside of my 4 walls.”

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Dusting Off an Old Practice to Make Reading Fun Again

Cult of Pedagogy

My own brother — who is incredibly intelligent, younger than I am, and has already paid off his house (what?!?!) — once told me, “I never read anything unless I absolutely have to.” Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. Math is funny that way.