Arianna Prothero
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Washington, DC, United States
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When It Comes to SEL, Administrators and Teachers See Things Differently
There is a yawning gap between administrators and teachers in how thoroughly they think SEL programs are being put to work in schools. → Read More
Teachers Explain Why Letting Students Redo Assignments Is Problematic
Students say the opportunity to redo assignments would motivate them to do better in school. But the practice also comes with downsides. → Read More
What Do Teachers Think of ChatGPT? You Might Be Surprised
A new survey finds that many teachers have a positive view of the AI technology and they’re using it more often than their students are. → Read More
What Would Motivate Teens to Work Harder in School? The Chance to Redo Assignments
If you thought being enthusiastic and personable were the best ways to motivate teenagers, then think again. → Read More
Adolescents Need SEL That's Designed for Them. Here's What That Looks Like
Social-emotional learning is too often neglected at the middle and high school levels. → Read More
You Don't Need to Be the Hollywood Version of a Teacher. Here's What Motivates Students
Everyone has had a teacher who has that special something: they are entertaining and inspiring. Can those qualities be taught? → Read More
Student and Teacher Motivation, in Charts
Survey data show significant differences in student and teacher motivation. → Read More
5 Ways to Make Computer Science More Accessible to All Students
There is a persistent income gap among students taking computer science classes in high school and those who aren't. → Read More
5 Ways to Make Computer Science More Accessible to All Students
There is a persistent income gap among students taking computer science classes in high school and those who aren't. → Read More
How to Teach Climate Change: Your Questions, Answered
Two EdWeek reporters answered educators' questions about climate change education and combating feelings of hopelessness among students. → Read More
4 Steps for Building Strong Relationships With Students and Colleagues
Psychologist and author Adam Saenz outlines what it takes to make connections with students and co-workers. → Read More
4 Steps for Building Strong Relationships With Students and Colleagues
Psychologist and author Adam Saenz outlines what it takes to make connections with students and co-workers. → Read More
USDA Clamps Down on Salt and Sugar in Proposed School Nutrition Guidelines
It marks the first time the federal agency is calling for limiting the amount of added sugars in school meals. → Read More
USDA Clamps Down on Salt and Sugar in Proposed School Nutrition Guidelines
It marks the first time the federal agency is calling for limiting the amount of added sugars in school meals. → Read More
Students Want Climate Change Education. Most Teachers Don't Get Enough Training
Seventy-five percent of teachers have received no formal training on the subject—even as kids clamor for more information and school days get hotter. → Read More
From Monsoons to Hurricane Sandy: A Student’s Personal Journey From Activist to Scientist
Without formal instruction on climate change in school, Aryaana Khan struggled to make sense of the natural disasters she experienced. → Read More
Most Teens Learn About Climate Change From Social Media. Why Schools Should Care
Teens are getting information on climate change from YouTube and Facebook, underscoring the need to teach media literacy in schools. → Read More
More Schools Are Offering Student Mental Health Days. Here's What You Need to Know
New York might join a dozen other states now permitting students excused absences from classes to look after their mental well-being. → Read More
Steal These Resolutions: 7 Experts Share How Schools Can Tackle Climate Change in 2023
Has your school made its New Year's resolution yet? How about considering one on climate change? → Read More
Meal Debt Is a Growing Problem for School Districts, Survey Shows
Student meal debt is one of a host of challenges facing district food services. Inflation and supply chain shortages are big ones, too. → Read More