University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women and underrepresented students with interests in STEM turn away from these ...

In this forum, we will discuss the current state of student motivation and engagement in our schools. By reviewing the research, we’ll aim to answer critical questions such as what exactly motivates ...

The debate over online versus in-person classroom learning in K-12 education rages on, driven by concerns over student engagement, academic performance, and social-emotional development. Advocates of ...

Study after study finds students’ motivation to learn is often driven by their relationships with their teachers, but a new report suggests many new educators enter the classroom with inconsistent ...

From best friends to popular classmates, the social fabric of the classroom plays a powerful role in shaping students’ motivation, behavior, and sense of belonging. Research shows that peer ...

Gamification is transforming classrooms by weaving game-like elements into lessons to make learning more engaging and rewarding. Research shows it can boost motivation, focus, and skill development ...

Balancing higher standards in education and accommodations for students and learning is a difficult debate for higher education leaders and practitioners. Maintaining challenging courses and ensuring ...

Research shows that motivating students to write more, and to do so in longer bursts of time, can improve writing fluency. Performance feedback, such as commenting on the number of words written ...

Ed-tech developers and vendors are making lofty promises that artificial intelligence has the capacity to transform how students learn and how educators teach. But a recent Stanford University report ...