The classic mode of lecturing is pretty passive, with the teacher on the stage and delivering content and the students ...

Students retain information better when they have consistent opportunities to engage with previously taught content.

Schools should provide a window through which all students can see the future they want for themselves. Students arrive in the classroom with a diverse range of needs, and helping them succeed isn’t ...

Positive attitudes toward school and access to dual-language immersion programs are associated with better academic performance among English learners. Learning in overcrowded classrooms and having a ...

The question of whether students learn better online or in a classroom setting is a multifaceted debate, encompassing considerations of individual learning styles, access to resources, social ...

Teachers can use these tools to promote discussions and help students move from concrete to abstract understanding of concepts.

Reimagining education to cultivate curiosity, questioning, dialogue and critical thinking can develop students’ lifelong learning disposition and capacity for participation in a democratic society.

I spoke in January 2026 with 150 high school students about career options. After explaining my own career as a professor of ...

Although lecturing can be an efficient way of delivering information, it's not always the best way for students to learn. Instead, use a learner-centered approach to learning. Use shorter lectures in ...

Hinrik Jósafat Atlason wasn’t expecting to start a new company when he began teaching computer science and business courses at Reykjavik University. But when he saw that many students were looking for ...

Approximately 1 million students in the United States are immigrants who have attended schools in the country for less than three years. Close to 700,000 students are undocumented, and about 7 percent ...