Christa McAuliffe Elementary opened in 2012 as part of the Concord School District’s initiative to replace aging schools with modern, efficient facilities.

Creating a classroom environment that nurtures executive function skills requires intentionality at every grade level.

Children tend to be less anxious when they spend time outdoors during the school day because nature, movement, and unstructured play directly support emotional regulation, stress recovery, and social connection.

Banning cell phones in the classroom is increasingly supported by research linking reduced device access to modest but meaningful gains in student achievement, especially for lower-achieving and disadvantaged students.

When schools shifted to remote and hybrid learning during the pandemic, districts adopted digital platforms at breakneck speed. Some were essential, others were chosen simply because they were available on...

School leaders are under constant pressure to choose the “right” educational technology. New platforms promise engagement, personalization, and improved outcomes, yet many districts still struggle to see meaningful instructional change