American Educator

Spring 2026

Current Issue

Smartphones Harm Children’s Mental Health and Learning—But We Can Fight Back
Jonathan Haidt
New York’s Cellphone Ban Is Enriching Classrooms and Allowing Kids to Be Kids
Matt Haynes, Chris Kazim, Kevin Toolan
Enhancing Adolescents' Development by Engaging Their Emotions
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Christina Kundrak, Kori Street
Teaching with Whole Books Boosts Comprehension and Engagement
Natalie Wexler
Embracing Identity to Enchance Students' Engagement and Academic Achievement
Shaylyn Marks
How Our Public Colleges and Universities Save Lives, Power the Economy, and Strengthen Democracy
Randi Weingarten, Todd Wolfson
Three Educators Share Tips for Saving Time and Boosting Creativity with Artificial Intelligence
Elisa Leonard, Cal Siebenmark, Louis Venagro