Student Engagement and Motivation

The latest news about student engagement and motivation, including articles, opinion essays, and special features.

Students in Christina Hanna and Kelly Pollack’s class spread out as they work on assignments at Chicago International Charter School West Belden. Hanna and Pollack co-teach the class of about 60 3rd and 4th graders.
—Laura McDermott for Education Week

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Worried about students' social detachment in technology-driven, personalized learning environments, some schools are weaving social-emotional support into lessons. (November 6, 2018)

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Letting Students Take Ownership of Their Assessments
Student-led assessments allow students to demonstrate their learning in a meaningful, active way. This discussion focuses on best practices and challenges of helping students demonstrate skills through topics of their choice.

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Nurturing Students’ Climb to Success: Why Engagement and Motivation Matter
Cultivating the conditions and relationships that allow all students to thrive requires hard, deliberate work. Schools are trying a range of strategies to get students vested in their learning.

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Joseph Meloche: Recognized for Leadership in Elevating Student Voice
Superintendent Joseph Meloche regularly turns to students to inform his decisionmaking in the Cherry Hill, N.J., school district. He is recognized as a 2018 Leader To Learn From.

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Should Child Celebrities and Activists Be Criticized the Same Way Adults Are?
The point where childhood ends and adulthood begins isn't as straightforward as it seems. Add the limelight and things can get complicated for young people who either voluntarily or through circumstances live very public lives.
January 8, 2020 – AP
The Myth Fueling Math Anxiety
One in 4 teachers feel anxious doing math. This is having a big impact on what happens in the classroom.
January 8, 2020 – Education Week
North Carolina Students Lead Protest Over Confederate Flag, Dress Code
Sparked by a social media post and her own growing political awareness, a 10th grader at Erwin High, organized an in-school protest against the dress code of Buncombe County Schools, which permits the Confederate battle flag.
December 28, 2019 – AP
Virginia School System to Allow Students Day Off to Protest
One of the largest school districts in the United States has announced that it will allow students one excused absence per school year to participate civic activities such as protests.
December 27, 2019 – AP
How Much Should Teachers Talk in the Classroom? Much Less, Some Say
Are teachers consciously monitoring how much they talk vs. how much their students do? Research and front-line teacher experience suggest they should be.
December 11, 2019 – Education Week
Should Schools Still Play Dodgeball?
Lively debate persists around this playground game, which opponents say is ripe territory for bullies and which supporters argue builds skills like teamwork and resilience.
December 11, 2019 – Education Week
What Teachers Can Do to Boost Student Motivation
Researchers have identified four specific ways to nurture a sense of intrinsic motivation in students: autonomy, competence, relatedness, and relevance.
December 9, 2019 – Education Week
Many Young People Think a High School Diploma Is Enough, Poll Finds
Two new polls offer more evidence that Americans—and especially young Americans—are skeptical whether the investment in higher education is necessary or worth it.
November 27, 2019 – Education Week
TikTok: Powerful Teaching Tool or Classroom Management Nightmare?
The video-sharing platform is a huge hit with teens and some teachers are beginning to integrate it into their lessons. But cyberbullying and data privacy are big concerns, experts say.
November 27, 2019 – Education Week
These Shop Teachers Told Their Students to Form a Union
Two N.Y. teachers have added an extra dose of realism to lessons by transforming their 10th grade aircraft cleaning and maintenance classes into unionized workplaces.
November 13, 2019 – Education Week

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