The United States has an education problem—low and declining test scores, disengaged students, and growing teacher shortages, among other challenges. In Indiana, fewer high school students are ...

What does it take to truly engage students in the classroom and their studies? As instructors report a growing disengagement in their curricula, many are beginning to rethink their teaching practices ...

High school science teachers can design tasks that not only develop students’ science skills but also change how they see ...

A high school teacher gives his students projects that offer opportunities to help others. He finds these projects generate a ...

In today’s evolving educational landscape, engaging students effectively is more crucial than ever. Research consistently shows that students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning ...

A recent report from a Harvard College Faculty of Arts and Sciences committee calls attention to two major campus concerns: First, that students frequently self-censor on controversial topics, and ...

Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention. By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom ...

Another core idea for helping students grasp critical concepts in chemistry is to incorporate examples to which students can relate. This is a central strategy in culturally responsive teaching, which ...

Duke University awarded its inaugural Judith Deckers Prize for excellence in undergraduate teaching this year to three faculty members — Catherine Admay, Dorian Canelas and Karin Shapiro. The prize ...

Co-creation does not require fieldwork, travel or large-scale design projects. It can be just as powerful in traditional classroom settings. At its simplest, co-creation asks students to take an ...

As a writer and scholar yourself, you probably know firsthand that feedback from informed peers is invaluable in clarifying and extending a piece of writing. Similarly, students can benefit from peer ...