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Teaching is a challenging profession, with educators facing numerous obstacles such as budget limitations, limited resources, and the need to keep up with constantly evolving educational practices. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Our annual Student Contest Calendar is a highly anticipated event for teachers and students alike. It provides an opportunity for teenagers to showcase their creativity and express their thoughts through various mediums such as...

Children across England are set to receive a new education program aimed at helping them identify extremist content and fake news online. This initiative, announced by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, will involve a review...

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor and former teacher, Tim Walz, as her running mate for the upcoming November election against Donald Trump. This decision was made known by two sources familiar...

AI is changing the landscape of education, especially for K-12 schools. According to a recent survey by Cambium Learning, over half of teachers and district administrators using AI are focusing on improving student learning...

This week in the education sector, there have been significant developments ranging from Catholic universities merging to public institutions making faculty cuts. Let's break down some of the key numbers from these stories.Firstly, St....

Columbia University recently made headlines as three deans resigned following the exposure of their antisemitic texts. The scandal, known as “Textgate,” came to light after the deans were found to have sent derogatory messages...

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the first cartoon featuring Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. The show was filled with rules on how the two characters had to interact with each...

In a small building just outside Indianola, Mississippi, a 14-year-old named Tamorris Carter shared his experiences at the Sunflower County Freedom Project. This program offers educational opportunities to students, known as "Freedom Fellows," ranging...

In the past year and a half, there has been a surge of AI-powered educational tools entering the market. However, many of these tools may not be tapping into the full potential of AI...

Welcome to the final week of The New York Times' 15th Annual Summer Reading Contest. For the past 10 weeks, students have been sharing what caught their attention in The New York Times and...

The post-16 educational system in England and Wales is facing challenges and uncertainties. While the path for academically inclined students pursuing A-levels and university is clear, the majority of young people are left with...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is being considered as a potential running mate for Vice President Harris in the upcoming 2024 election. As a social studies teacher, this news excites me because it would bring...

In Beaverton, Oregon, CTL, a global leader in cloud computing solutions for education and enterprise, has introduced the new CTL Chromebook PX111E Series. These 11.6” Chromebooks are designed to provide students with the necessary...

Columbia University faced a significant scandal involving three deans who have now resigned following an investigation into troubling text messages sent during a panel discussing the experiences of Jewish students. The scandal sparked outrage...

Utah students may notice a change in their school libraries this year as more than a dozen books have been removed from shelves across the state. The decision to remove these 13 book titles...

The Republican and Democratic parties have taken fundamentally different stances on school choice issues. Republicans have embraced “universal school choice” in their 2024 platform, while Democrats have criticized vouchers and called for stricter regulations...

I am thrilled to be back at Hechinger after my time as a Spencer Fellow at the Columbia Journalism School. Over the past year, I have been immersed in researching and reporting on child...

In the world of early education, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt, particularly in the behavior of young students. Kindergarten and pre-K children have experienced noticeable declines in self-regulation, social skills,...

The curriculum for the 2024-25 academic year includes nine writing units that focus on real-world features such as reviews, photo essays, narratives, podcasts, and more. Each unit will be updated before the related contest...

I have been a teacher for many years, and I have always used examples of presidents to teach my students about behavior and leadership. From Bill Clinton to Barack Obama, I have compared their...

More than half of teachers and district administrators who are actively using AI are using it to enhance student learning experiences, according to Cambium Learning's recent survey. This highlights the significant impact AI is...

Columbia University has recently faced a scandal involving three deans who have now resigned, as confirmed by a university spokesperson. The controversy began when text messages sent during a panel discussion on the experiences...

The recent expansion in the number of children known to have died in U.S.-funded Indian boarding schools has sparked a call for action and healing. The Interior Department, led by Secretary Deb Haaland, has...

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing the challenge of shifting focus on her education policies to appeal to a broader audience and strengthen her political position. With the opportunity to position herself as a...

Math scores on international tests have taken a significant hit, dropping 15 points between 2018 and 2022. This decline, equivalent to losing three-quarters of a school year of learning, is concerning. While the global...

The impact of the pandemic is still being felt in early education, with noticeable effects on student behavior, social skills, and language development. Becca Carter and Srikar Dronam emphasize the importance of addressing these...

In response to the increasing complexity of managing classroom discussions on controversial topics, educators are being encouraged to share their experiences and insights. With the current state of the world presenting a variety of...

Intriguing World of NanophotographyNanophotography is a fascinating field that allows us to explore the intricate world of the very small through stunning images captured by researchers. These images provide a glimpse into the exotic...

Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Conference, where she outlined her vision for the future of public education in America. Harris, who proudly identifies as a product...