https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/student-motivation-engagement Student Motivation & Engagement en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/there-but-not-present-rethinking-student-engagement Learn how to recognize the early signs of disengagement and what the behavioral science reveals about which interventions actually work. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/there-but-not-present-rethinking-student-engagement https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/from-passive-to-active-reading-student-engagement-in-the-age-of-ai What the research tells us about active reading and student engagement—and what it means for teaching in an AI-enabled world. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/from-passive-to-active-reading-student-engagement-in-the-age-of-ai https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-ai-suspicions-are-undermining-student-teacher-relationships/2026/09 A new report highlights how AI can fuel mistrust—and how educators can fix it. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-ai-suspicions-are-undermining-student-teacher-relationships/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-brings-joy-and-fulfillment-to-teachers-its-all-about-the-students/2026/09 Teachers share their best classroom moments. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:15:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-brings-joy-and-fulfillment-to-teachers-its-all-about-the-students/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-ive-been-an-educator-for-30-years-my-students-still-surprise-me/2026/09 A student’s reaction to our new cellphone restrictions was just the first surprise of the year. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:33:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-ive-been-an-educator-for-30-years-my-students-still-surprise-me/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/many-students-are-disengaged-from-learning-what-can-schools-do/2026/09 A new poll examines Gen Z students' levels of school engagement and feelings of belonging. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:18:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/many-students-are-disengaged-from-learning-what-can-schools-do/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-abilities-are-your-students-hiding-from-you/2026/09 Education writer Alfie Kohn learned a big lesson from a teenager with an astonishing memory. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:59:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-abilities-are-your-students-hiding-from-you/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-best-classes-are-the-ones-where-students-on-what-makes-teachers-stand-out/2026/08 These “kid reporters” lay out what all teachers can learn from their favorite classroom experiences. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:39:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-best-classes-are-the-ones-where-students-on-what-makes-teachers-stand-out/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-autopilot-is-the-enemy-why-you-should-shake-up-your-stale-classroom-script/2026/08 Lisa Delpit and Christopher Emdin explain how to bring more agency and energy into teaching. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:29:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-autopilot-is-the-enemy-why-you-should-shake-up-your-stale-classroom-script/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-could-your-classroom-use-a-little-more-fun-start-here/2026/08 How teachers and school leaders are incorporating a sense of play into the work. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:26:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-could-your-classroom-use-a-little-more-fun-start-here/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-credibility-the-dos-and-donts-of-earning-your-students-respect/2026/08 Students start sizing up a teacher from day one. Here’s how you can be ready. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:56:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-credibility-the-dos-and-donts-of-earning-your-students-respect/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-turn-around-challenging-relationships-with-your-students/2026/07 Two veteran teachers share advice for connecting with each of your students. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:52:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-turn-around-challenging-relationships-with-your-students/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-this-district-is-using-esports-to-increase-student-engagement/2026/07 An education technology specialist discusses an esports development program she created. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:20:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-this-district-is-using-esports-to-increase-student-engagement/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-everybody-is-a-math-person-now-convince-your-students/2026/06 Math educators offer tips on how to engage students on the subject. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:34:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-everybody-is-a-math-person-now-convince-your-students/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-if-you-dont-see-value-in-an-assignment-your-students-wont-either/2026/07 From reading to decisionmaking, educators offer ideas on how best to encourage learning. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:44:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-if-you-dont-see-value-in-an-assignment-your-students-wont-either/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-daring-my-students-to-rescue-a-lobster-saved-me-from-burnout/2026/06 What began as a running joke injected real energy back into my classroom culture. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:48:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-daring-my-students-to-rescue-a-lobster-saved-me-from-burnout/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/personalized-learning-in-math-has-proved-elusive-and-overhyped-can-ai-offer-a-breakthrough/2026/05 Efforts to use the tech to customize lessons to students' individual interest demonstrate its potential—and the shortcomings. Mon, 04 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/personalized-learning-in-math-has-proved-elusive-and-overhyped-can-ai-offer-a-breakthrough/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-we-studied-how-ai-shapes-teachers-well-being-heres-what-we-found/2026/04 Stop asking if AI will help teachers save time. Ask if it will make the job more sustainable. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:51:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-we-studied-how-ai-shapes-teachers-well-being-heres-what-we-found/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-4-principals-used-student-voice-to-improve-school-culture/2026/04 Principals share how to ensure students are true partners in shaping their schools. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:31:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-4-principals-used-student-voice-to-improve-school-culture/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-students-dont-think-school-matches-their-life-goals-how-can-we-fix-that/2026/04 Disengagement is not solved by overstuffed standards, tests, and pacing guides. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:52:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-students-dont-think-school-matches-their-life-goals-how-can-we-fix-that/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-i-thought-i-knew-when-students-were-engaged-in-math-class-i-was-wrong/2026/04 Engagement is about more than participation; it’s about how students are thinking. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:06:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-i-thought-i-knew-when-students-were-engaged-in-math-class-i-was-wrong/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-we-all-agree-student-voice-matters-but-what-do-you-actually-do-with-it/2026/03 Start by assuming that students come to the classroom with important things to say. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:29:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-we-all-agree-student-voice-matters-but-what-do-you-actually-do-with-it/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-student-agency-inspires-learning-here-are-8-ways-to-foster-it/2026/03 Teachers must shift their mindset from dictating rules to co-creating agreements with students. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:59:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-student-agency-inspires-learning-here-are-8-ways-to-foster-it/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-rural-district-used-college-students-to-keep-english-learners-in-school This leader's mentorship program with a local university has helped rural English learners at risk of dropping out. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-rural-district-used-college-students-to-keep-english-learners-in-school https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-this-leader-uses-gaming-to-change-students-lives Laurie Lehman helped her district see the power of esports to illuminate new career paths for students. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-this-leader-uses-gaming-to-change-students-lives https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whats-the-ideal-classroom-seating-arrangement-teachers-weigh-in/2026/01 Educators employ different seating strategies to optimize student learning. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:06:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whats-the-ideal-classroom-seating-arrangement-teachers-weigh-in/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/one-districts-battle-to-curb-cellphones-and-get-kids-to-engage-in-real-life/2026/01 Spokane's leaders are pushing extracurriculars to help students strengthen in-person social skills. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/one-districts-battle-to-curb-cellphones-and-get-kids-to-engage-in-real-life/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-a-little-shift-in-teaching-can-go-a-long-way-in-the-classroom/2026/01 These teachers explain how a small change here and there can impact the classroom. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:43:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-a-little-shift-in-teaching-can-go-a-long-way-in-the-classroom/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-stop-assigning-boring-books-in-english-class/2026/01 Many teens and young adults aren’t reading for pleasure anymore. School isn’t helping. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:59:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-stop-assigning-boring-books-in-english-class/2026/01