Most students don’t actually pay that much, and real tuition costs have been falling.

A pumpkin can become an entire unit if you let it: These engaging fall activities encourage students to slow down and learn from what’s around them.

When students have ample opportunity to work with their classmates, they develop a sense of belonging that supports their growth.

For some Los Angeles community college students, taking classes at night is their only option. Some have daytime jobs. Others must care for family members during the day. There are also the unlucky fe...

Going a little beyond what they already know how to do helps children test their abilities, problem-solve, and build confidence.

As California school districts have lowered chronic absences among students, experts have noted that rates remain high among transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students.

Strategies exist to help students who carry the English-learner label beyond elementary school.

Identical essays get different feedback in Stanford study and that can have consequences on what students learn.

Four states have recently passed legislation to limit teaching and assessments via screens for students. So has the United States' second-largest school district.

As school districts across California grapple with falling enrollment and rising expenses, experts say this kind of conversion could help revitalize communities and increase access to child care.

Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.

At the heart of meaningful mathematics lies the ability to analyze, interpret, and justify reasoning.

Officials plan to move all federal English-learner programs and duties out of a standalone office.

Randy Porter knows the benefit of music education in developing minds. His day job as a teacher is coming to an end, but he's doing all he can to ensure music continues despite looming budget cuts.

Students can use evidence-based reasoning to evaluate the law while building their ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

In a world full of misinformation, teaching research isn’t just about completing an assignment. It’s about helping students become independent investigators.

Instruction on activities of daily living helps middle school students in special education develop important skills like organization, hygiene, and self-advocacy.

The public has until Oct. 15 to weigh in.

A Dallas school says brain learning is key to helping students thrive.

Today's school librarian is an advocate for joyful reading and a supporter and provider of many meaningful learning opportunities, writes Jennifer Sniadecki.

By rethinking what a good day in the classroom looks and sounds like, new teachers can better support their students.

Collaboration is one of the most powerful forces in learning. Yet it can also be one of the hardest things to cultivate. Too often, students struggle to share ideas, listen to one another, or take

Teachers who worry that parent conferences may not convey the ‘everyday magic’ of the classroom can include these video clips in their talks.

In the face of the burnout and disconnection that both students and teachers are experiencing, being able to laugh and smile is essential.

It’s easy to see a child’s education as a path determined by grades, test scores and extra curricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift ex...

Research suggests that mindfulness alone doesn't always work in kids and teens. Here’s what to try instead.

Stanford University said it will continue giving admissions preference to children and relatives of alumni by withdrawing from the Cal Grant program to avoid using state financial aid.

Artificial intelligence has barrelled into the classroom, and the infrastructure behind it could soon crop up in schools’ backyards.

It’s easy to see a child’s education as a path determined by grades, test scores and extra curricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift explores the future of learning and how we raise our kids. This podcast is part of the MindShift

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New teachers can create an environment where students feel supported and understand that mistakes are part of the learning process.

Focus on relationships with students and colleagues to make a good start to the year—and remember to ask for what you need.

A new study suggests that children as young as five favor adults who express doubt when unsure rather than those who are overly confident.

Research-based strategies for supporting the development of reading and speaking skills, no instruments required.

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What’s really going on when your child throws a temper tantrum—and how should you respond?

The Moth podcast resonated with teacher Jessica Lifshitz as a teaching tool because speaking in front of audience can be the pathway to finding community.

It’s easy to see a child’s education as a path determined by grades, test scores and extra curricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift ex...

Societal polarization has reached the classroom. But teaching students to share and listen to different perspectives is a critical skill for democracy.

But the administration relents on yanking data from researchers.

Paired with fun activities, these picture books help build skills like fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality.

Subtle language shifts — like framing students as teachers, scientists, or writers — can boost confidence, encourage independence, and foster a growth mindset.

A new book explores strategies for child-rearing amid global violence, a warming world, social media overload, and other modern perils.

Teachers can facilitate positive learning experiences to help students develop favorable perceptions about their math skills.

Empathy is a complex skill to learn and put into practice. We talked with middle schoolers about what it means to them.

What's old is new again: This simple, effective strategy improves reading skills, increases reading stamina, and fosters a love of reading.

Taking care of yourself as a parent isn't an indulgence; it has a substantial effect on the well-being of your children.

Teachers can help students build confidence in their work and community with their peers through journey boards.