June 17 | Writer emphasizes importance of technology education (for both students and teachers) in this era of technology, condoning proper usage of emerging technology rather than condemning its use in schools -- eSchool News
June 17 | MA elementary students learn their science lessons outdoors, thanks to a partnership with an area nature preserve where children see science concepts in wetlands, woodlands, marsh, and meadow habitats -- Boston Globe
June 16 | TN program trains students to be envoys to teach peers how to be successful in school ("Smart is not just something you are but something you get") in an effort to improve the overall school culture -- Commercial Appeal
June 15 | Carol Ann Tomlinson, expert on differentiated instruction, adds her perspective to the conversation on learning styles: what different people mean by the term, whether they exist, and what they imply for schools and teachers -- ASCD
June 14 | Research finds that middle school students improve their achievement in algebra (and subsequent math courses) if they study a musical instrument -- Miller-McCune
June 13 | Spurred by concerns over American students' skills for competitiveness in a global economy, some schools teach engineering skills and concepts to students as early as in kindergarten -- New York Times
June 13 | WA middle school science teacher adds iPads to his classroom, hoping students will find the use of technology a motivator for engagement in science and the features of the iPad useful during lessons -- Peninsula Daily News
June 13 | Amidst pressure to graduate high-performing students, Tennessee district prepares kits for incoming kindergarten students to help them prepare for school in the fall by studying flashcards and filling in worksheets over the summer -- Leaf-Chronicle
June 13 | Alabama program puts Wii video games into schools to get students active as they play games requiring physical movements as part of the gaming experience . . . a first step toward participation in traditional games and sports -- Montgomery Advertiser
June 12 | California high chool's Sports Health Academy not only prepares students for careers in sports medicine and broadcasting but also teaches traditional subjects with a focus on sports (e.g., calculating baseball statistics in math) -- Sacramento Bee
June 12 | Science in Motion program sends state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and experts to schools across Pennsylvania so students get experience with tools that their schools cannot afford -- Philadelphia Inquirer
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