Computer language classes cannot teach the communications skills kids learn in foreign language classes
Computer science classes cannot and should not take the place of foreign language classes in schools
8 ways to help students grow their grit
Grit is a great predictor of academic success--here are strategies teachers can use to help students improve their own grit
School gardens grow plants, food and stronger students
Gardening curriculum can spread across all core subjects, taking learning outside of the classroom walls.
Access to Books Improves Learning
Having access to books improves children's performance in school
Massive Study Confirms Teens’ Grammar Expertise
Even kids in their late teens can reach an expertise in a foreign language, but to achieve true fluency it is better to begin learning a new language by age 10
3 strategies to keep students engaged in STEM
Project-based learning can help students stay engaged in STEM
Even though more people are doing it, studying is still worthwhile
Returns to education over the past half-century have beaten the American stockmarket
Study shows early family and community support are essential to children’s academic success
Children with strong bonds with their parents and community perform better in school
Engaging Novice World Language Learners
Using target language videos, news articles, music, and more can spark engagement even with students who are just getting started learning a new language.
Worried About Risky Teenage Behavior? Make School Tougher
If you want kids to stay out of trouble make sure their school is academically rigorous