Future of Learning
The factory model of education is out. Now more schools are personalizing learning and trying to motivate students by empowering them in the classroom. Will this improve academic outcomes? Will it close achievement gaps? The Hechinger Report explores the innovations at the core of today’s cutting-edge schools. See all our Special Reports
Helping even middle-of-the-pack students see themselves as leaders
A leadership program aims to drive school improvement by empowering kids
Teachers share tips on making makerspaces accessible to all
You don’t need a 3D printer to have a makerspace
How to help children overcome math anxiety
The president of Barnard talks about the math games she plays with her daughter
Is the new education reform hiding in plain sight?
Personalized learning has broad appeal, but may be more revolutionary than we think
Scheduling ways to make teaching less solitary
At this Bronx school, teachers create individual lessons plans together
How transparent is school data when parents can’t find it or understand it?
It’s tough to help a child succeed when school “report cards” are full of confusing jargon
Why your student’s personal data could be freely bought and sold
Report finds private brokers are advertising access to all sorts of students
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