Plus, 7 Nature Experiments to Spark Student Curiosity
George Lucas Educational Foundation
Logo
Logo text

June 18, 2025

iconSupercharge your Edutopia experience.
Join our community!
lead article image

3 Ways to Help Students Overcome the Forgetting Curve 

Our brains are wired to forget things unless we take active steps to remember. Here’s how you can help students hold on to what they learn.

7 Nature Experiments to Spark Student Curiosity 

Encourage your students to ask questions about and explore the world around them with these hands-on lessons.

A New Way to Think About Resilience 

By starting with the idea that students already are resilient, teachers can nurture their ability to stick with things and not give up.

Getting (and Keeping) Early Learners’ Attention 

These ideas for lesson hooks—like using songs, video clips, and picture walks—can motivate young students to focus on learning.

Celebrating the Creative Process, Not Just the Final Product, With Journey Boards 

Teachers can help students build confidence in their work and community with their peers through journey boards.

3 ChatGPT Features Worthy of a Teacher’s Attention 

An edtech expert shares how the popular AI tool can help you save time while increasing your impact.

With Men Abandoning Teaching, What’s the Cost to Boys?  

Fewer male teachers means fewer male mentors—and for many boys, that’s affecting how they learn, behave, and envision their futures.

How to Thoughtfully Use AI to Create Meaningful Lessons 

Computer science and math teachers can use artificial intelligence tools with intentionality to create effective learning experiences.

Modernizing Shakespeare With a Tech Twist 

Students can have fun and learn a lot by making some 21st-century linguistic and thematic tweaks to the Bard’s plays.

6 Easily Digestible Math Podcasts 

A math specialist breaks down her favorite podcasts, all of which are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and elsewhere.

[ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]
Logo
Logo
Edutopia.org | Unsubscribe
George Lucas Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494