Journalist Emily Hanford, creator of the hit podcast “Sold a Story,” on the national reckoning around how we teach kids to read in schools—and where we’re still getting it wrong.| Edutopia
When project-based learning is infused with technology, it may look and feel like a 21st-century idea, but it's built on a venerable foundation.| Edutopia
Researchers in Michigan show that project-based learning in high-poverty communities can produce statistically significant gains in social studies and informational reading.| Edutopia
A biology teacher shares learnings and takeaways from the “controlled chaos” of her class’s first citizen science project.| Edutopia
A professional development specialist and a principal describe how they work together to ensure that PD is meaningful.| Edutopia
Prof. of Psychology; Director, Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab; Co-Director, Rutgers Collaborative Center for Community-Based Research and Service| Edutopia
Opportunities for outdoor learning don’t require special materials, and you can get started by dedicating just 10 minutes to the experience.| Edutopia
Donna Wilson and Marcus Conyers, brain-based teaching program developers and authors, encourage us to boost students' reading retention by training them to visualize meaning as well as paying attention to the words themselves.| Edutopia
School leaders can make collaboration a priority so that teachers learn from each other and develop their instructional skills.| Edutopia
Classroom jobs help students feel seen, trusted, and excited to contribute to their classroom community.| Edutopia
By prioritizing communication with families at the start of the school year, educators can foster strong parent engagement, break down barriers, and provide support for all students.| Edutopia
Posting visual references to reinforce structure, routines, and expectations helps establish classroom culture and start the year strong.| Edutopia
ChatGPT and other AI tools complicate how teachers think about student writing and how they teach academic integrity.| Edutopia
If your students are hesitant to speak up, you can try these ideas to help them find the confidence they need to engage fully.| Edutopia
We share evidence and practitioner-based learning strategies that empower you to improve preK-12 education.| Edutopia
Blogger Rebecca Alber gives tips and lesson ideas for inspiring your students to read this summer.| Edutopia
Learn more about the critical role that social and emotional learning plays in promoting student success.| Edutopia
Routinely asking students to ponder -- deeply and seriously -- what and how they've learned could be the "mind's strongest glue."| Edutopia
Greeting each student at the door with a positive message brings benefits for both students and teacher.| Edutopia
