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Classroom talk plays a key part in the teaching of writing, study shows
The way teachers manage classroom discussion with pupils plays a key role in the teaching of writing, a new study... Read more -
Online microcredentials: A response to meet the market's demand for soft skills
The demand for professionals with soft skills, such as effective communication, critical thinking and time management, is high in today's... Read more -
Kids and the internet: How our new tool assesses children's 'digital maturity'
Technology is so ingrained in our lives that most children today are "digital natives." Indeed, they might "speak" digital before... Read more -
We must not ignore eugenics in our genetics curriculum, says professor
To encourage scientists to speak up when people misuse science to serve political agendas, biology professor Mark Peifer of the... Read more -
AI-driven teaching methods essential for modern education, researcher says
AI is transforming education by reshaping lesson planning, grading, and student engagement. It enables personalized learning, automated feedback, and enhanced... Read more -
Mississippi's education miracle: A model for global literacy reform
In a surprising turnaround, Mississippi, once ranked near the bottom of U.S. education standings, has dramatically improved its student literacy... Read more -
Critical thinking is more important than ever. How can I improve my skills?
There is a Fox News headline that goes like this: "Transgender female runner who beat 14,000 women at London Marathon... Read more -
Maybe the problem isn't critical thinking, but how we assess it
Critical thinking is no hyped-up educational construct. It's real. In fact, it's an increasingly important and relevant skill for our... Read more -
Our kids have questions about climate change. We are giving them answers
Tom's parents were packing to evacuate from bushfires in regional Victoria five years ago when they realized they couldn't find... Read more -
More states move to ban cellphones in school as Georgia is latest to act
More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in... Read more -
Questionnaire that measures musicality in children can provide targeted support in education
Children's musical abilities develop at different rates and not always to the same extent. But what factors play a role?... Read more -
School during wartime: Learning about teachers' psychological stress in Ukraine
Lessons in air-raid shelters and a sense of purpose from comforting others: LMU graduate Iryna Nadyukova investigated the psychological stress... Read more -
Dyslexia 'invisible' in schools amid parent–teacher divide on support
A study carried out by researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Birmingham explored the real-life experiences... Read more -
Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment, research suggests
Pro-environmental behavior increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new research from the University... Read more -
More girls are being excluded from school—here's why they feel misjudged by teachers
More children are being permanently excluded from their school in England. In the 2023-24 autumn term, over 1,000 more pupils... Read more
