When Shira Hoffer arrived at Harvard in 2021, she was full of hope, not just about academics or independence, but about connection. As a graduate of a pluralistic Jewish day school, she had grown up ...

From 1967 to 1973, I was a teacher in the South Bronx, responsible for the education of children in the fourth and fifth grades (including one year as acting assistant principal, for grades 1-6).

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. The widespread adoption and rapid ...

Nancy Chen is a CBS News correspondent, reporting across all broadcasts and platforms. Prior to joining CBS News, Chen was a weekday anchor and reporter at WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C. She joined ...

Helping students see how what they are learning in school is relevant to their lives, hopes, and dreams enhances motivation. It can also be challenging to teachers who are tasked with covering a lot ...

When fifth-grade teacher Sharri Conklin first invited her students to lead a daily mindfulness moment, she didn’t expect it to spark a quiet revolution. What began as a single child asking to read a ...

Teachers use their voices in the classroom to build enthusiasm, convey knowledge and defuse tensions. A warm, encouraging voice boosts pupils' motivation, reduces anxiety and improves connections with ...