But structure is not cruelty. For many students, especially those without stable external supports, structure is scaffolding. When everything becomes flexible, nothing feels binding. I now encounter ...

One of the rare silver linings of the early pandemic years was a sudden broadening of attentiveness on college campuses to student-centered teaching. Workshops on the subject attracted packed ...

I’ve lived a full life, but I think the part of it that I enjoyed most and probably did best was the years when I was a public school teacher. With the beginning of the school year, I’m reminded of my ...

Pity the high school government teacher who — during a period of political turmoil, busted norms and uncivil social media posts at the national level — is asked to convince students that the process ...

A recent survey found that some parents are in favor of using slang in classrooms and that's not cap. More than 3 in 10 parents of K-12 students even believe slang terms should be added to school ...

What is Inclusion in the Classroom and Why is it Important? Inclusion in the classroom means that all children, no matter their racial, religious, or ethnic background, gender, learning style, or ...

Having the opportunity to create a learning environment that encourages creative thinking, teachers are in a unique position to help students develop one of their most important life skills. Although ...