New research reveals American middle school students are the most disengaged, with 91% feeling too nervous to ask questions ...

When students have unlimited answers at their fingertips, it’s more urgent than ever for teachers to find better questions.

Frame your questions with curiosity, clarify intent, listen actively, consider how perception impacts interactions, tailor your approach, and use empathetic listening.

Comfort with asking questions was related to other aspects of student identity, too. Boys were more likely than girls to say that they felt that they could ask questions in class.