Elementary school teachers often play a special role in their students’ lives, wiping away their kindergarteners’ tears when they’re missing their parents or supporting their fourth graders through a ...

Elementary school teachers report increasing behavioral problems among young students. Schools are helping to better train teachers to deal with classroom behavior issues. Elementary teachers say they ...

Even more than the ability to present concepts or assess students, the best predictor of a new teacher’s effectiveness and likelihood to stay in the classroom is how quickly they learn to manage class ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Keeanna Warren is an educator committed to innovation and impact. A highly effective teacher leading an engaging lesson on ...

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 ...

A sign in a classroom at Lead Elementary encourages children to take a break when feeling big emotions. Teachers across the country say student behavior is still challenging post-pandemic, and more ...