What Is Education For?

Read an excerpt from a new book by Sir Ken Robinson and Kate Robinson, which calls for redesigning education for the future.

Helping high school students understand that math has useful applications in their lives can boost their engagement in learning.

Visible thinking routines that encourage students to document and share their ideas can have a profound effect on their learning.

Guest speakers can share their work experience to show high school students how their studies connect to the world outside school.

A grade-level project-based learning unit provides academic and social benefits as students work both in small groups and as a whole class.

Students generally feel less anxious and more excited to explore concepts when they connect the math they’re learning to real-life situations.

An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.

Good spatial skills often predict future success in math, and all students can improve in this area with practice.

In a year full of uncertainty and stress, teachers in the early grades can create a safe and even joyful learning environment.

Students are still looking for ways to participate in groups and build community after months of remote learning.