It is encouraging to observe an increasing number of educational leaders calling out the importance of student-empowered, student-owned, and student-centered learning. A.J. Juliani, John Spencer, ...

Spread the love“`html The concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) is a powerful tool for educators looking to ...

Mike Kaechele is a middle school teacher and PBL consultant who believes in student-centered learning that gives kids authentic opportunities to do real work with local community partners. His recent ...

Editor’s note: This is part of a monthly series of campus updates on CU Boulder’s efforts to build a common student-centered approach to teaching and learning. This series will continue throughout the ...

In late 2022, my team and I visited 15 districts across the country to observe how educators were implementing student-centered instruction, which gives students an active role in their learning.

The days when students filed into a classroom, sat at individual desks, and listened to a teacher lecture from behind a podium are a thing of the past. Today, flexible learning environments and ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. We’ve all been traversing a mountain of change over the ...

July half gone, this is the time of the year that one’s thoughts may first turn toward the fall semester. Hopefully not too many thoughts. It is only July, after all. Unfortunately, I think the ...

Over the past several years, the college student population has become increasingly diverse. In fact, 56 percent of college students are first-generation students, a significant jump from 37 percent ...

As the 2025-2026 school year gets underway, Noozhawk’s Private & Independent School Guide is designed to help parents explore the many educational options available across Santa Barbara County. This ...

When the coronavirus hit, overnight and with little preparation, teachers found themselves instructing students exclusively online. The results have not been pretty, as teachers, students and parents ...

As students and families begin the annual search for universities next fall, I offer suggestions about what they might look for. Is the university accredited? What is its reputation? What programs and ...