Climate education confidence Carolyn Crist A key component of incorporating climate science into the classroom without controversy is ensuring teachers are prepared. Lesson plans that incorporate solutions-based discussions have been effective. Concepts of renewable energy or environmental engineering can also be the subjects of ongoing projects and long-term research. Read more>> Is your school up for the math challenge? Sponsored by Matific Matific, an online K6 math resource, is challenging schools, teachers and students across the country to an exciting math competition designed to encourage and improve students’ attitude towards math. In the Matific Games, they can compete for $50,000 in cash and prizes. Read more>> How 45-minute class periods stall learning The Hechinger Report In a study that included almost 50,000 students in Broward County, Florida, the majority of teachers who used a non-traditional schedule reported that they implemented a variety of new teaching techniques. They also increased the number of learning activities, experimented with different student evaluation techniques and provided more individualized attention. Read more>> Redefining ready: new ways to measure student progress Sponsored by Forecast5 Analytics The reporting requirement of ESSA to publish specific educational data sets separated by student subgroups and categories is driving many school districts to evaluate how they collect, analyze and present data. Read more>> How to find balance when too much self-doubt gets in the way KQED According to social scientists, a self-doubting mindset leads to two common coping mechanisms: self-handicapping and subjective overachievement. Relentless suspicion about one’s abilities corrodes confidence and limits learning, even when that anxiety produces successful outcomes, as it does with subjective overachievers. Read more>> The state of modern device deployment in education Sponsored by Microsoft Education Schools considering upgrading or replacing their devices are faced with the challenge of finding the right affordable laptops. In addition, they also need to quickly deploy those devices across hundreds of students and staff. See how some of the major cloud-based management solutions stack up Read more>> Give young journalists protections from school censorship The Seattle Times Whether or not students go on to pursue a career in journalism, the critical thinking, writing and research skills learned are incredibly valuable in many fields and equip them to better participate in democracy in the future. But many are surprised that student journalists are not guaranteed First Amendment protections. Read more>> States must protect net neutrality Iowa State Daily Students use video conferences and watch online lecture videos to complete their projects outside of class. It has provided students with resources from which they can learn anything, anytime, anywhere. The end of net neutrality will affect online education systems and make students' lives harder and more expensive. Read more>> | 