Why Teaching Middle School Is So Hard
The prefrontal cortex disappears altogether from 6th to 8th grade.
20 Best Funny Short Stories To Teach in Middle and High School
These stories will get them giggling ... and learning too!
How Two Teachers Are Supporting Teens’ Mental Health Right Now
World Mental Health Day is October 10—but these teachers have found a way to support their students all year long.
Making Sense of Fractions: This Tactic Helped Students Grasp a Key Math Topic
Fractions are an important building block in students’ mathematical foundations—and notoriously difficult to master.
The State of Bullying in Schools, in Charts
Bullying is a top safety concern for teachers. Four charts show how widespread it is in schools and what policymakers are doing about it.
Students Suspended in School May Vote Less as Adults
Exclusionary discipline can have long-term consequences for civic engagement, a new study finds.
Gen Z: We Are Struggling With Mental Health, But Our Grades Are Good
Fewer than half of Gen Z describe themselves as feeling prepared for their futures.
How Educators Are Trying to Find the Staff and Money to Improve Reading Instruction
A district leader and a state literacy education chief share tips for overcoming hiring challenges and navigating funding constraints.
