Over the last two decades, student performance in literacy, numeracy, attention, and higher-order reasoning has stalled or declined, even as access to formal schooling and education resources has increased. Evidence from 80 countries has shown that kids today are less cognitively capable than the prior generations for the first time since we've measured cognition, despite spending more time in school. Read more about what the research says about how ed tech harms student growth.

One of the most impactful ways to broaden your horizons is through travel. There are several travel opportunities and grants available exclusively for teachers. Explore these 9 travel opportunities for teachers.

The ability to function globally and cross-culturally will set students apart from the rest. While parents can help prepare their children for living and working in a globalized world, educators are the ones who have a role in developing global and cultural awareness in their classrooms. It's one of their most important roles as 21st-century teachers, but what does a global classroom look like?

Science points to the fact that human beings are wired to respond to music. Elena Mannes, author of The Power of Music, discovered that music stimulates more areas of the brain than any other action that humans take. Music has the potential to change and even heal the brain, which is compelling research for any teacher, educator, or parent.

Culturally responsive teaching is an instructional approach where teachers integrate multiple cultures, perspectives, and beliefs into their curriculum and classroom.