Reading time, 3 minutes: What if your brain mirrors what you see others do? This is a good question to ask for those who are interested in student behaviour in schools. Mirror neurons are key to how we learn through imitation, empathy, and understanding intentions. Teachers can harness this brain-based insight to improve how students…
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Charlotte, NC — To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offers a curated collection of free environmental education resources for K-12 classrooms. Powered by worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education, the Environmental Education Initiative is a first-of-its-kind effort that helps students engage in environment science, make informed decisions that support healthy environments, and…
Student success is teacher success. When our students overcome obstacles in their learning due to our support and encouragement, or experience transformations from our well-constructed course design and subsequent instruction, we succeed in cultivating spaces where their success is made possible. However, contemplating the necessary ingredients to cultivate student success is multifaceted and heavily influenced…
It’s common knowledge that parents should talk and read to their young children. But are there similar things that parents can do to lay the foundation for success in math? A new wave of research says yes. Here are three takeaways from 22 studies conducted over the past dozen years: The link between parent math…
Key points: Education in 2025 will prioritize the unique needs of each student more than ever before Information literacy is key in the age of AI Where AI and multimodal learning will go in 2025 For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub 2024 has been a transformative year within education. From…
Key points: Gamification in the classroom engages students and supports deeper learning How one high school became a Minecraft powerhouse Gamifying math and beating the summer slide For more news on classroom gamification, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Incorporating game elements into lessons helps students feel more motivated and excited to participate. As a fourth-grade…
By: Bonnie Nieves In 2015, the United Nations established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a framework of 17 objectives designed to address global challenges like inequality, climate change, and peace by 2030. Yet, significant setbacks—global crises, pandemics, and social inequities—make this timeline appear daunting. As educators, we have a unique power to amplify the SDGs…