Yes, schools can influence students later civic engagement, finds a new study....
States vary widely on sex education, and few address issues of consent or sexual assault, according to a new policy report by the Center for American Progress think tank....
While barriers remain, educators are forging paths towards implementing social-emotional learning in all schools. In this Spotlight, learn how schools are responding to students developmental needs, the challenges to carrying out SEL, and how to find time for social-emotional learning in the classroom....
Educators work tirelessly to keep all students engaged and motivated, both in and out of the classroom. In this Spotlight, discover the links between work students find meaningful and their levels of motivation in the classroom, and see what teachers can learn from disengagement on tests....
Teachers have a responsibility to give students the strategies and resources to actively engage with their communities, writes elementary teacher Gail Sider....
A New York City effort aimed at preparing teachers to take learning outside the classroom and into the community may be leading to improvements in science achievement and teacher retention, according to some study results....