The bond between a student's emotional smarts and a teacher's emotional backing is a big deal. It plays a huge role in how much students get involved in their learning. The emotional intelligence of a student is not just about knowing their own feelings. It's also about understanding how emotions work in general. This includes picking up on other people's feelings an...

Rhode Island's education system isn't working for many kids, especially those from low-income families and communities of color. For example, in 2024, only about 24% of low-income third graders met reading expectations, compared to nearly 50% of their wealthier peers. Math scores show a similar gap. Educators are doing their best with limited resources. But schools ...

In South Carolina, a group known as The Beloved Early Education and Care Collective, or The BEE, recently brought together early childhood educators to discuss the challenges they face. One of the main topics was the impact of pay, policies, and resources on behavioral issues in classrooms. Kiana Stacey, an educator with over a decade of experience, emphasized the cr...