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Reciprocal teaching engages students using comprehension strategies to make sense of a text. It can help teachers meet a...
09/02/2026

Reciprocal teaching engages students using comprehension strategies to make sense of a text. It can help teachers meet a range of needs in the classroom.

Reading comprehension affects almost every aspect of a student’s work in school. When students struggle to make sense of what they read, the impact extends far beyond their English class. They may struggle to understand complex math word problems, make sense of informational texts in history, foll...

Picture books provide much needed visuals and short text-per-page ratios that allow students to build the needed vocabul...
09/02/2026

Picture books provide much needed visuals and short text-per-page ratios that allow students to build the needed vocabulary, background information, and cultural contexts.

https://www.middleweb.com/54096/using-picture-books-with-multilingual-learners/

Picture book text sets help middle grades MLs master vocabulary, build background knowledge, and improve reading confidence, write Megan Vosk and Terea Marcum.

Overall, research on AI in education is nascent, but an early theme is that students often won’t use it for learning.
09/02/2026

Overall, research on AI in education is nascent, but an early theme is that students often won’t use it for learning.

The latest AI tutoring research points to a stubbornly human problem — getting students to engage. “Access was nearly universal but engagement was thin,” a new study found.

A new survey explores what attracts men to teaching jobs and what keeps them there.
09/01/2026

A new survey explores what attracts men to teaching jobs and what keeps them there.

EdSurge is the leading source for education technology news, research, and resources for educators, ed-tech entrepreneurs, and investors.

For neurodivergent kids, sleep can be especially tough to come by. A sleep expert offers some new ideas and strategies.
09/01/2026

For neurodivergent kids, sleep can be especially tough to come by. A sleep expert offers some new ideas and strategies.

Sleep expert, Melisa Moore, Ph.D., DBSM, explains why neurodiverse kids have trouble sleeping and shares support ideas for parents.

By teaching with PBL, teachers can reimagine how traditional English assignments might find an authentic audience.
09/01/2026

By teaching with PBL, teachers can reimagine how traditional English assignments might find an authentic audience.

High school ELA teachers can create an engaging novel unit that guides students to explore contemporary social issues.

What if a school policy seems neutral — until you dig into its impact on students?
09/01/2026

What if a school policy seems neutral — until you dig into its impact on students?

President Trump's Education Department is telling schools to stop considering race when it comes to school discipline.

At the Me, Myself, and AI art show students reflected AI’s influence in their communities today and what they think AI m...
08/31/2026

At the Me, Myself, and AI art show students reflected AI’s influence in their communities today and what they think AI may look like in 50 years.

Four student artists map out what artificial intelligence means for their communities today — and 50 years from now.

Higher education is wrestling with public mistrust and concerns about the value of college, especially as A.I. starts to...
08/31/2026

Higher education is wrestling with public mistrust and concerns about the value of college, especially as A.I. starts to reshape the work force.

After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.

Mathematics and writing don’t need to be strangers. Written explanations allow students the time and creativity to artic...
08/31/2026

Mathematics and writing don’t need to be strangers. Written explanations allow students the time and creativity to articulate their understanding of a solution or concept.

From haikus to math journals and comic strips, there are major benefits when writing is infused into the math curriculum.

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