The S.M.A.R.T. Approach to Modernizing Your School District’s Infrastructure
Switches, routers, and firewalls may not be as glamorous as tablets or smartboards, but a school district’s digital infrastructure plays ... Read more
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5 ways to update aging media centers
We used our ESSER funding opportunity—plus some additional funding from other sources—to thoroughly review our current facilities across 27 different schools. We sought out the facilities with the…
10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks
While durable skills and career-connected learning are important in setting students up for success as they enter college or the workforce, focusing on these skills alone won't help…
3 tools that foster gamification in my 4th grade classroom
Gamification is one of the biggest in education trends right now in education. According to ISTE, “Gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a…
Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation
When it comes to students in the classroom, they want to feel ownership and control of their learning. According to the American Institutes for Research, encouraging student agency is…
Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical component of education today, and that’s especially true in the wake of the global pandemic, which has left many students…
6 ways to transform district communications with tech
When I joined our district in 2021, I was asked to review its overall communications and ensure that we were communicating effectively both with our families and with…
How Lenovo Partnered with Dallas ISD Career and Technical Institutes to support STEM needs in an educational environment
Download this whitepaper to learn when looking for long-term technology solutions, the Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education Institutes partnered ... Read more
Classworks Adds IEP Goals, Objectives, and Easy Tracking to CASE-Endorsed Platform
Classworks, a Special Education solution endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), added new IEP goal writing ... Read more
Building culture and community takes more than a committee
When organizations are mindful and deliberate about generating and maintaining a sense of teamwork and shared goals, team members are put at ease and more productive. The same…
Meet Objectives for Individualized Instruction & Expanded Teacher Capacity
Tutoring solutions can address district goals for accelerated learning, 1:1 instruction and expanded teaching capacity, with teacher-assigned, high-dosage and on-demand ... Read more
Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies
Although structured social-emotional learning (SEL) has been around since the mid-90s, schools’ focus on SEL has skyrocketed following the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on education.
The 3 pillars of meaningful learning
We have a saying where I work at the Van Andel Institute for Education: “We believe learning should be memorable, meaningful, and fun!” It’s a quote that I…
How hands-on education creates better educators
The profession of Educator is one of the most important occupations in the world. A great teacher inspires, motivates, encourages, and has direct impact on their students’ academic…
Why we use a multilingual districtwide platform for personalized communications
With more than 15,000 students across 25 different schools in central Washington state, one of our biggest goals coming into this past school year was to develop a…
3 ways schools can use data to help students
Educators across the country are seeing a greater need to collect and use data to inform decisions as they work to help students. The pandemic severely disrupted our…
3 ways families can support students’ learning at home
For parents and caregivers, supporting your child’s learning can be stressful. Academic concepts are taught differently than they used to be. In addition, we’re all grappling with a…
ShopWithScrip Rebrands as RaiseRight, Announces Lou Agnese as Chief Executive Officer
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (May 12, 2022)—ShopWithScrip, the largest gift card fundraising platform in the United States, has rebranded as RaiseRight and ... Read more
3 ways to turn classroom robots into powerful SEL tools
A robot is the single most engaging learning tool I’ve used with students. It appeals to children of all ages, genders, and backgrounds—and it goes beyond technology to…
New AI Coach by Edthena Expands Access to Coaching for All Teachers
SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2022) – Edthena is revolutionizing teacher professional learning with the AI Coach™ platform. This first-of-its-kind solution ... Read more
7 fun digital learning tools to try in the classroom
During pandemic learning, educators have seen a plethora of digital learning tools and resources, and they're figuring out what does and doesn't work for their instructional methods.
How educators can make time for self-care
This time of year sees email in boxes filled with information about how to prepare for the next year, reminders that grades are due, and papers await grading.…
The unbeaten path to hybrid learning
Virtual learning, and the forms in which virtual and in-person education meet, have sparked controversy in the educational community.
4 ways online tutoring helps our at-risk, low-income district achieve goals
Our urban Title I district serves a population of 78 percent at-risk students and 84 percent low-income families. We were already managing low proficiency rates on math and…
10 SEL activities for high school students
Between balancing core instruction, administering assessments, grading homework, and ensuring students are prepared for college and career, high school teachers have a lot on their plates. SEL activities…
3 activities that will turn classroom robots into SEL power tools
If I had one teaching tool at my disposal in a classroom besides pencils, papers, and books, it would be an educational robot. A robot is the single…
Curriculum Associates Updates i-Ready® with New Lessons and Assessments to Further Support Dual-Language Classrooms and Spanish-Speaking Students
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., September 23, 2021—To further support Spanish-speaking students in dual-language or transitional-bilingual programs, Curriculum Associates recently added new ... Read more
Air filters are playing a big part in safe school reopening plans
As schools kick off the 2021-22 school year, the air is thick with questions — and with COVID-19 hesitancy. Will students and faculty have to wear masks? Will…
New i-Ready® Updates Help Teachers Support All Students in Reaching Ambitious Goals
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., August 17, 2021—Curriculum Associates has updated its award-winning i-Ready program to help educators address unfinished learning and ... Read more
3 ways students can be ready for college and a career
The pandemic has made clear over the past year that how one looks for a college, how one prepares for a career and, ultimately, the importance of education…
7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall
There are some well-known and much-loved digital learning tools that are part of every educator's must-try list, but why not throw some new resources into the mix?
MobileMind and ClassLink Partner to Provide Districts with Seamless Professional Development
Atlanta, Ga. (June 21, 2021) MobileMind, the modern professional learning hub for schools, is now a certified ClassLink partner, a leader ... Read more
Aircuity Introduces New ‘Airside’ Energy Dashboard
New ventilation analytics provide insight, down to room level, to measure key areas of energy consumption NEWTON, Mass., USA, June, ... Read more
16 college and career readiness resources
College readiness and access is often difficult, and students aren't always sure how to embark upon their chosen career path. COVID-19 made college and career readiness more complicated…
CITGO and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Fueling Education Challenge Winners
Silver Spring, Md. (Thursday, June 10, 2021) – CITGO Petroleum Corporation and Discovery Education today announced the winners of the ... Read more
PenChecks Trust and EduNetwork Partners Team Up to Launch the Second Annual Financial Future Challenge
Teaching Money Management Skills to Young Students La Mesa, CA. April 20, 2021 – PenChecks Trust and EduNetwork Partners have ... Read more
Students will crush goals with the multi-grade level student planner, The Navigator!
School Mate® is proud to introduce our new, multi-level student planner—the Navigator. It’s the ultimate combination of functionality and value ... Read more
Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources
DERRY, N.H. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ ... Read more
Districts Leverage $300,000 Matching Grant Program to Improve Flexible Learning and Address Social Justice
Recipients receive services from BetterLesson to ensure continuity of learning and resilient pedagogy implementation “It’s incredibly heartening to see that ... Read more
Rhode Island schools gain new tool for meeting Biden administration’s goals for social emotional learning
Conscious Discipline, a 25-year leader in the field of social-emotional learning (SEL), and SargentRehabilitation Center’s Regional Resource Center have entered ... Read more