Teacher quality has a large effect on student learning outcomes. But what’s the best way to motivate teachers and make sure they not only show up, but also teach in a way that taps into their ...

SPRINGDALE -- "Grades are extrinsic motivators, (but) deep, meaningful, sustained learning requires intrinsic motivation," says Josh Eyler, director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and ...

Motivation is the elixir of life. Everyone needs motivation to live, work and move on. The source of motivation may vary from individual to individual. For a school kid it is the grade; for a ...

A new position paper put out by the Association for Childhood Education International outlines the teacher’s role in student motivation and how that can be used to bolster achievement. The paper draws ...

Last post I explained why it’s wrong to give students rewards for good behavior. But at schools where rewards are a way of life, it may be better to pull back on them over time rather than overnight.

Our eyes, gestures, and tone bring us together in a more profound way than words alone. It’s why we look hopefully toward the return of in-person, face-to-face connection. You often hear that a ...