Elementary School

Elementary Science Curricula Are in Short Supply. Will a Free Resource Help?

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:24:16 GMT

Elementary schools face a limited array of science materials, and many don't align with state standards.

Little Chefs, Big Gains: Students With Disabilities Cook Toward Independence

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:11:49 GMT

Cooking helps the elementary students learn counting, build fine motor skills, and practice emotional regulation.

How Co-Teaching Helps English Learners Succeed

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Increasingly in the Metro Nashville schools, general-education and English-learner teachers team up.

‘You’ll Make New Friends’: What Happens to Students When Their School Closes

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:20:55 GMT

How two middle schoolers managed uncertainty as their rural school closed its doors.

Even 2nd Graders Are Leaders in My School. Here's What That Looks Like (Opinion)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:45:06 GMT

A young kid showing off a lanyard reminded me what the best principals have in common.

How This District Is Using Esports to Increase Student Engagement

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:20:06 GMT

An education technology specialist discusses an esports development program she created.

How a Cow 'Moooved' STEM and AI Learning Forward

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:57 GMT

The farm animal helped K-2 students explore artificial intelligence, data science, and chemistry.

Lessons on AI for Elementary Students: 'Teach Them Good Habits Now'

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:38:21 GMT

Teachers want to help their youngest students become familiar with AI's potential—and its limits.

I Changed What Differentiation Means in My Classroom. Here’s How (Opinion)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:55:48 GMT

The strategies that I first introduced for multilingual students ended up helping all my students succeed.

See the Retired School Bus That High Schoolers Turned Into a Mobile Makerspace

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:51:17 GMT

In a Pennsylvania district, students use a bus specially outfitted for them to work on creative projects.

Can a Science Museum Reshape Learning? Inside One District's Experiment

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:16:15 GMT

A state-of-the-art science museum and a formerly under-resourced elementary school form a rare partnership.

40 Minutes of Recess Is Now the Law in This State

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:17:11 GMT

Elementary schools will have to provide 40 minutes of recess, after years of declining time nationwide.

How a School's Language Lab Teaches Non-Phonics Reading Skills

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:44:15 GMT

In 'language lab,' teachers work on vocabulary and syntax to help students understand complex text.

The School Role Helping Prevent Misbehavior Before It Starts

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:53 GMT

Experienced teachers can spot signs of trouble in students early in the school day.

Why One School Is Leading the Return to Cursive

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:18:45 GMT

Georgia has joined 20-plus states returning cursive handwriting to elementary school classrooms.

‘Great Lifelong Habits’: How This District Is Keeping Young Kids Off Screens

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Can a massive expansion of extracurricular activities help build social-emotional skills in early grades?

How These Elementary Schools Are Teaching Students Good Digital Habits

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:41:37 GMT

Two schools are trying to instill smart tech practices in even the youngest learners.

Play-Based Learning Yields More Joy, Higher Scores at This Elementary School

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:23:43 GMT

Teachers who have incorporated guided play into their lessons say they've seen students thrive.

Science Scores Are Down. But We Know What Would Improve Them (Opinion)

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:03:22 GMT

The when, where, and how of science instruction needs rethinking.

Making Standards-Based Grading Work in Your School or District: A Case Study

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:46:00 GMT

Curious about standards-based grading? Join to get an inspiring, practical look from one California school.

Who Are Dual-Language Immersion Programs Really For?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT

The answer is all students, but English learners face accessibility barriers.

How One Teacher Built a STEM and Robotics Program on a Shoestring Budget

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:32:44 GMT

This rural Arkansas elementary and middle school teacher gives her students rich STEM experiences by using a creative mix of tools.

A Superintendent and a Children’s Book Sparked a Global Writing Exchange

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:06:59 GMT

Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil was intent on forging an overseas sister school partnership based on learning, not charity.

How to Successfully Merge Schools: Key Practices For Community Buy-in

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:49:19 GMT

While school mergers have shown promise, the approach comes with plenty of challenges.

Merged Schools: A Growing Strategy to Integrate Classrooms

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:49:03 GMT

Merging schools can ease overcrowding, boost diversity, and improve academic outcomes.

What Makes—or Breaks—a District's School Merger Plan

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:48:43 GMT

District leaders in a rural, red area and a progressive city took different tones on rezoning.

A School Pairing Plan Promised Equity, and Stirred Backlash

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:48:24 GMT

D.C.'s effort to pair two schools with divergent demographics backfired, dividing the community.

How One District Reimagined Elementary School

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:47:23 GMT

Caldwell Parish, La., merged three elementary schools in part to bolster racial and socioeconomic diversity.

How This Teacher Makes Math a Team Sport—and Gets Kids Excited to Participate

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:28:52 GMT

Fifth grade teacher Michaela Sicuranza helped lead her Title I school to a math championship. Here's how she gets kids excited about math.

Supreme Court Faces Big Test on Religious Students' Opt-Outs From LGBTQ+ Books

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:56:42 GMT

The justices will weigh whether a school district must allow parents with religious objections to LGBTQ+ books to excuse their children.