21st Century Skills
Curriculum
Can Media Literacy Combat 'Truth Decay'? What Teachers Should Know
A new RAND Corporation report found that there isn't universal agreement on which skills are part of media literacy—making it difficult to evaluate and compare educational programs.
Science
Opinion
How to Engage All Students in STEM
Many resources are available to help engage all students in STEM learning and help them persist in STEM careers.
Federal
Opinion
Bringing Global Education to Rural Communities
Guest blogger Ryan Hauck shares lessons for providing rural schools with access to global education.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Teaching Empathy Through Documentary Films
Teaching through documentary film can open students up to other's points of view. Guest bloggers from BYkids share tips and resources.
Teaching
Opinion
Three Ways to Inspire 21st-Century Global Makers
Guest author Eduardo Caballero shares how maker education can teach 21st-century skills through a global lens.
Federal
Opinion
Four Ways to Bring Community Support to Your School
Guest blogger Christine Powell shares four strategies she learned in Singapore for community involvement in schools.
Assessment
Opinion
The Value of Game-Based Assessments
Game-based assessments are more valuable than standardized assessments in many ways, argues guest blogger Tracey Lin.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Connecting Students to the World Through Food Studies
Ideas for integrating food into the classroom from guest blogger Sarah Anderson.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Innovate, Iterate, Improve: Lessons From Three Education Systems
Three cities used improvement science to implement new reform measures. Guest blogger Christina Russell shares some lessons learned.
School & District Management
Leader To Learn From
A Bold Vision for Education in Appalachia
2019 Leader To Learn From Jeff Hawkins and the staff at the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative are bent on changing the narrative about what’s possible in Appalachia.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Students Making an Impact: Global-Scholar Programs in the Midwest
Students can earn a "global distinction" on their high school diploma by completing a capstone project. Annette Cowart explains what this means for districts.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
The Value of Middle School Travel Programs
How middle school travel can benefit all students, including those learning a second language.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Empowering 21st-Century Youths: Lessons From Singapore
Lessons from Singapore in developing 21st-century skills in students as well as resources and ideas for U.S. classrooms.
Education
Partnership for 21st Century Learning Joins Battelle for Kids
The organizations focus on helping districts and communities prepare students with skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.