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The inclusive ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

The inclusive ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Many educators are broadening the definition of "inclusive" so all students have equitable access to every aspect that ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ life has to offer.

How emotions affect your child's education

How emotions affect your child's education

Science is revealing how children's feelings help and harm learning. Here's how adults can support kids so they feel, and learn, better.

Like a Sponge podcast: Banishing bias from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Like a Sponge podcast: Banishing bias from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

A Pennsylvania high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ rebuilt its culture through an antiracist lens. A Texas teacher's culturally responsive teaching builds on the strengths and needs of her students.

Like a Sponge podcast: School culture makeover

Like a Sponge podcast: School culture makeover

What happens when a high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ realizes that their strict behavior rules are doing more harm than good? One Massachusetts charter ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ revamped their ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ culture one relationship at a time.

How culturally responsive teaching prepares students for true success

How culturally responsive teaching prepares students for true success

Many ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs have discovered that valuing traditionally underserved students' cultural and individual identities contributes to their long-term success.

7 ways ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs can help teens suffering with mental health issues

7 ways ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs can help teens suffering with mental health issues

Record-high numbers of U.S. high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵers struggle with depression, anxiety, and suicide. Here’s how ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs can help.

How trauma-informed teaching helps kids succeed in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

How trauma-informed teaching helps kids succeed in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Studies show that dealing with trauma makes it difficult for students to learn. In response, some ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs are adopting a more supportive approach to teaching.

Corporal punishment in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs

Corporal punishment in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs

Corporal punishment in public ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs is more common than you might guess. But experts agree this punitive tactic doesn't work and has lasting, harmful consequences.

Your child's life in the time of coronavirus

Your child's life in the time of coronavirus

What is life in the time of coronavirus like for your child? Here's year-by-year insight into how to support your child emotionally during this strange time.

Your kindergartner's life in the time of coronavirus

Your kindergartner's life in the time of coronavirus

The first year of elementary ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is naturally tumultuous, even without a pandemic. Here's how to emotionally support your kindergartner.

Your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grader's life in the time of coronavirus

Your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grader's life in the time of coronavirus

Elementary ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students have an outsized enthusiasm that can't be contained within four walls.

Your 5th grader's life in the time of coronavirus

Your 5th grader's life in the time of coronavirus

What do ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ closures and quarantine mean for your 5th grader? A big let down after finally making it to the top in elementary ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Your 6th or 7th grader's life in the time of coronavirus

Your 6th or 7th grader's life in the time of coronavirus

What do ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ closures and quarantine mean for your 6th or 7th grader? Changes, inside and out, that are a lot for a middle ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵer to handle.

Your 8th grader's life in the time of coronavirus

Your 8th grader's life in the time of coronavirus

What do ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ closures and quarantine mean for your 8th grader? A sense of loss and a need for empathy, support, and some parental social distancing.

8 expert tips for coping with kindergarten fears

8 expert tips for coping with kindergarten fears

Teaching your child how to handle her fears will help her learn confidence and resilience.

Arrests of 6-year-olds shows the perils of putting police in primary ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs

Arrests of 6-year-olds shows the perils of putting police in primary ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs

Research suggests putting police in ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵs (formally known as ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ resource officers, or SROs) can quickly escalate what would otherwise be a routine ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ disciplinary situation.

Reinforcing your child’s IEP goals over the summer

Reinforcing your child’s IEP goals over the summer

Consider ways to make sure your child works on her IEP goals over the summer — through the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, a summer program, or your efforts at home. Here are some guidelines.

Helping a kindergartner who's learning English build the self-confidence to speak in class

Helping a kindergartner who's learning English build the self-confidence to speak in class

Here are four ways parents can help their kids build the confidence needed to participate in class — even though they’re still learning English.

5 things to do when your child wails "But I don't want to go to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ!"

5 things to do when your child wails "But I don't want to go to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ!"

Experts offer their best advice for handling those inevitable mornings.

What chores teach kids (and how to get your child excited about doing them)

Chores for kids in pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ to high ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ