Student Motivation & Engagement
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to get students involved and active in learning and classroom activities
Student Achievement
Are Students 'Quiet Quitting'? What the Workplace Trend Can Teach Us About K-12
Students' homework production is at a record low. Is it a symptom of post-pandemic apathy?
Teaching
Opinion
The Three Big Misconceptions About Student Engagement
For teachers, engagement is the holy grail. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong?
Assessment
Letter to the Editor
It’s Time to Think About What Grades Really Mean
"Traditional grading often masks what a learner actually knows or is able to do."
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Do Cellphone Bans Really Fix Student Engagement?
Can schools offer a more compelling alternative to social media or AI?
Reading & Literacy
These Teachers Have Their Students Read Multiple Novels a Year. How They Do It
Making time for reading, checking for understanding, and presenting works in context are top priorities.
Teaching
Spotlight
Spotlight on Teaching the Modern Learner: Maximizing Focus & Engagement
This Spotlight focuses on ways for teachers to motivate students, increasing focus and subject engagement in the modern classroom.
Assessment
Here's What Teachers Really Think About Equitable Grading Policies
A new study examines the prevalence of policies like no zeroes or unlimited retakes in classrooms.
Teaching
Opinion
How Can Teachers Meet Their Many Challenges?
If the education system focused on students' strengths instead of weaknesses, teachers and students alike would benefit.
Teaching
Here's What Most Teachers Prioritize on Day One of a New School Year
This back-to-school advice is also supported by research.
Teaching
Professional Learning Guide
Your Guide to Classroom Management & Student Engagement
This professional learning guide offers tips on leading your classroom and engaging students.
Teaching
Opinion
The Classroom Observation That Made Me Want to Quit Teaching
An administrator said my students were "disengaged" and yet there's more to it than that, writes a 25-year teaching veteran.
Mathematics
Opinion
How to Help Students See the Relevance of Math
Empower students and then see how much more invested they are in the subject.
Classroom Technology
Is Virtual P.E. the Future?
Physical education plays a big role in keeping kids active in an era dominated by screens. But as technology is increasingly incorporated into schools and classrooms, can it also be leveraged to get them moving?
Teaching
Reports
Student Motivation and Learning: Teacher and Teen Perspectives
The EdWeek Research Center surveyed teachers and teenagers to learn more about student motivation. This report highlights key findings.