Indrani Dey is a PhD student in Learning Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying under Dr. Sadhana Puntambekar. At iSAT, she works with Dr. Puntambekar to investigate how students’ ...

K-12 educators sometimes use the terms “collaborative learning” and “cooperative learning” interchangeably when discussing students working together in the classroom. But the two terms carry distinct ...

The Elementary Science Topical Working Group aims to support the implementation of state-level science standards aligned with the vision of the Framework in elementary schools nationwide. The group ...

Successful group work in middle and high school requires thoughtful design. These strategies help teachers structure collaboration so every student contributes—and learns.

When students engage in group work that is intentionally designed to support cooperative learning, they develop interpersonal and critical thinking skills while practicing accountability behaviors ...

Collaborative learning has emerged as a pivotal educational approach that harnesses the collective expertise of learners to enhance understanding and problem-solving capabilities. Recent advancements ...

The debate over online versus in-person classroom learning in K-12 education rages on, driven by concerns over student engagement, academic performance, and social-emotional development. Advocates of ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara Unified, Goleta Union, and Hope Elementary School District are joining forces with the acclaimed Dos Pueblos ...

Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date. The Empowering School and Instructional Leaders Topical Working ...