Evolutionarily speaking, we are built to enjoy learning. Neuroscientists (and those of us who spend time with young children) know this to be true—but institutionalized education tends to dim the joy ...
Teaching younger children through 'guided' play supports key aspects of their learning and development at least as well - and sometimes better - than the traditional direct instruction they usually ...
Children learn more through ‘guided play’ than from teacher-led instruction, according to a new study by experts at Cambridge University. A play-focused approach to learning, where children are ...
A new study from LEGO® Education shows that teachers believe learning through play is more effective than traditional methods, and students say they want more of it in the classroom. LEGO Education is ...
PAX East is hosting a large variety of panels this year on a large variety of topics. One of those topics is the value of video games in education. While many people might see games as a distraction ...
Learning works best when it feels reachable and uncomplicated. Children are more likely to engage when activities are easy to start, simple to follow, and flexible enough to fit different learning ...
When the doors to Mansfield Elementary School in northeastern Connecticut officially opened to students in the 2023-24 school year, Principal Kate McCoy had a lot to be excited about. She looked ...
EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...
Enid, 30, and Izidoro, 33, are teachers at Itambabiniga Primary School in Kyaka Settlement in Kyegegwa District of Uganda. The school hosts almost 3,000 children, many of whom are refugees from the ...