Six Strategies to Help English Language Learners in Math

The majority of the 5.5 million English Language Learners (ELLs) in the U.S. public school system speak Spanish as their…

The Benefits of Virtual Manipulatives

Physical (also known as concrete) manipulatives like the abacus or blocks have been basic tools of teaching math since time…

From waste to power: how floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could help solve NZ’s electricity security crisis

Getty Images Wastewater ponds may seem an unlikely place to look for solutions to New Zealand’s electricity security crisis. But…

Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain

Adding scrubbers in coal-fired power plants helped reduce acid rain, but they continued to fuel climate change. Drums600 via Wikimedia,…

Intrinsic Motivation: Why It’s Lacking in Students and How to Foster It

The drive to engage and motivate students is a critical factor in their ability to learn and retain knowledge. Developing…

How universities can unlock their entrepreneurial potential

A view of the university of Berkley, where the idea of the personal computer first emerged. Shutterstock Universities do more…

Lord Kelvin: how the 19th century scientist combined research and innovation to change the world

Statue of Lord Kelvin in Glasgow. University of Glasgow, CC BY-SA “What got you into astrophysics?” It’s a question I’m…

Five Ways to Create Immersion in the Classroom

Educators today wear many metaphorical hats, especially as technology develops. They are expected to become film directors, vloggers, and coding…

Mastering the Art of Parent-Teacher Conferences 

As educators, you know a lot of work goes into leading parent-teacher conferences. Hours of preparation go into discussing important,…

China leans into using AI − even as the US leads in developing it

The Chinese government has made extensive use of existing AI technologies, including for surveillance. Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images In…