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As a former middle school math teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences. This understanding has deepened through my collaboration …

American schools begin teaching English language arts in early childhood, but, in some places, STEM education doesn’t start until middle school. In 2024, I find that surprising. Inspired by the …

In the relatively recent past, people could make a living by performing mathematical procedures in their heads quickly and accurately. Math was taught to prepare them for this profession, emphasizing …

One of the challenges to getting students engaged in math is the perception that it’s a subject where you sit at a desk and do 30 math problems alone. There …

As more and more students use artificial intelligence (AI) for educational purposes, an “abstinence-based” policy is not a viable path forward for school and district leaders. Instead, we should focus …

Throughout my years in education, I’ve often heard that a teacher’s role is to fill empty brains. Educators know that is not accurate. Students come to us with so much …

Historically, elections can create social tension in the United States. With the increasing division in political rhetoric, it has become harder and harder for teachers to discuss political history in …

In New York City Public Schools, providing a pathway to leadership has proven to be a powerful teacher retention tool. Districtwide, teacher leaders are 94 percent more likely to stay …

Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is a Title 1 charter school with 540 students, 80% of whom are on free and reduced lunch. Despite our challenges, Hawthorne is ranked the …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a fundamental part of modern society, but misconceptions about its role and capabilities are widespread. Much of the talk about AI focuses on it as …