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New Mexico State Department of Education Partners with 7 Mindsets to Launch New Online Social Emotional Learning Portal

September 15, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

ATLANTA – Sept. 14, 2021 – 7 Mindsets, the leader in online social emotional learning (SEL) solutions, and New Mexico’s ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

How esports can boost teamwork skills

August 26, 2021 by Dennis Pierce, Contributing Writer, Teach Strats

Students are also developing self-confidence as they learn key 21st century skills through esports

Teamwork and communication are the top skills employers are looking for, a new survey of hiring managers reveals. That bodes well for the students at a Los Angeles…

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PresenceLearning Expands Leadership Team

August 19, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

NEW YORK, August 17, 2021 – PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online special education related services and behavioral and ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

How Minecraft leads to engaging play and strong learning

December 7, 2022August 19, 2021 by Erik Leitner, STEM and Computer Science Instructional Facilitator, Broward County Public Schools

Minecraft is more than a popular sandbox game--it offers limitless engaging learning potential for all students.

Of all the tools available to educators today, Minecraft is fast becoming one of the most useful. It may seem strange that we say that about a video…

District Management

Engaging resources were critical to successful pandemic learning

August 11, 2021 by ESchool Media Contributors

New research reveals that high-quality instructional materials supported partnerships between students, families, and educators, which in turn supported successful pandemic learning

New research released by the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL)at Columbia University finds that digitally accessible, high-quality instructional materials designed to bring students, families, and educators…

District Management

How a former music teacher approaches school leadership and learning

May 26, 2021 by Crystal Hernandez, Principal, Oakside Elementary School

Using an “all parts create the whole” philosophy, a principal shares her thoughts on effective and uplifting school leadership

The pandemic has taught us that change is inevitable, but being prepared can set a school apart. It’s important to bring together research and outside learning tools to…

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Nebraska public school districts begin unified effort to prioritize principal leadership, launch Tri-City ASCEND Academy

April 23, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

Report from convenings of 100+ experts proposes federal, state actions to address immediate needs and long-term improvements related to assessments and accountability

A collective commitment to principal leadership is underway in Central Nebraska, with a trio of school districts — Grand Island ... Read more

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Kajeet Announces Global Expansion, Enters U.K. Market

April 23, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

Here are a number of ways that scaffolding learning experience can help support all students and provide equity

Leading wireless connectivity provider launches London office, extending award-winning solutions to the U.K. McLean, Va. – April 21, 2021 – ... Read more

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“It Isn’t Enough to Not Be Racist.” ULC and Gale Call on Library Executives to Actively Embrace Anti-Racism’s Leadership Imperative

April 23, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

A New Urban Libraries Council Leadership Brief Highlights Action Strategies for Library Executives to Lead the Charge for Anti-Racism, Starting ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

From classroom to boardroom: Building diverse workforce tech talent starts with STEM

December 7, 2022April 20, 2021 by Danielle Rourke, Senior Higher Education Strategist, Dell Technologies & Dr. Kendall Latham, Senior K-12 Education Strategist, Dell Technologies

Encouraging more girls to pursue STEM learning and work in STEM fields should start in the early grades

Women make up 47 percent of all employed adults in the U.S., but as of 2015, they hold only 25 ... Read more

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Accelerate Learning Names Philip Galati as New President and CEO

March 2, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

How we can apply lessons from 2020 to shape a tech-centric education system for the future

Accelerate Learning, developer of the award-winning STEMscopes line of PreK-12 STEM curriculum, today announced the appointment of Philip Galati as ... Read more

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Civil Rights Activist Sylvia Mendez to be Special Guest at ALAS Linking Latina Leaders Event Feb. 19

February 16, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

Civil rights activist Sylvia Mendez will join the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) for their February networking event, ... Read more

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Eric Weinheimer to Serve as Interim CEO of Teton Science Schools

February 16, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

The Teton Science Schools (TSS) Board of Directors announced today that Eric Weinheimer has been selected as an interim CEO ... Read more

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mindSpark Learning Launches ENGAGE Leadership Series to Help U.S. School and District Leaders Better Engage and Retain Staff

February 5, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

Educator retention is one of the biggest internal challenges school leaders face. Districts across the country spend $2.2+ billion on ... Read more

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Nureva receives Frost & Sullivan 2020 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award

January 26, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces it has received Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Global Technology Innovation ... Read more

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FSR Receives US Patent for Smart-Way Raceway Wire Management System

January 14, 2021 by Teach Strats Staff

FSR, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of products for the Pro AV and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) ... Read more

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The Association of Latino Administrators Announces its New Executive Board

November 9, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) has announced its new executive board members. They are: Dr. Francisco Duran, ... Read more

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2020 Green-Garner Award Recognizing Outstanding Leadership

October 22, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

As part of its support of urban education, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Council of the Great City Schools ... Read more

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Curriculum Associates Sponsors the 2020 ALAS Scholarship Awards to Support the Professional Advancement

October 14, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

For the sixth consecutive year, Curriculum Associates has partnered with the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) to support ... Read more

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7 Mindsets and K12, Inc. Virtual Schools Expand Partnership

October 6, 2020October 5, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

7 Mindsets, the pioneer in delivering social emotional learning (SEL) solutions that include mindsets, equity and multicultural pedagogy, is taking ... Read more

District Management

Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

October 16, 2020October 5, 2020 by Robert Low

Learn how two school districts have made equity and future success top priorities for diverse student populations

Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also…

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mSL CAPITA Introduces the Nation’s First Esports Fellowship, Making Esports More Accessible for Coaches and Educators

August 20, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

Esports is growing in school districts across the nation, evidenced by this gamer playing a competitive esports game with a glowing keyboard.

This first esports fellowship of it’s kind is a personalized, customizable six-month program, running from September 2020 - March 2021, and is dedicated to supporting fellows in the…

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15 skills students need for success — and how to teach them

November 13, 2020July 28, 2020 by Katrina Salazar

Some skills aren’t easily taught, but they’re essential as students leave school and enter the global workforce

21st century skills. Social and emotional learning skills. “Soft” skills. Whatever you choose to call them, there is a set of skills that are essential for success in…

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Professional Learning Summer Webinar Series

June 30, 2020June 24, 2020 by Teach Strats

Flinn Scientific is hosting a safe return to school series of webinars, designed to provide facts and information to enhance ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

10 K-12 cybersecurity must-dos

March 8, 2021June 22, 2020 by Ryan Coultier

Cybersecurity should be at the top of many to-do lists--especially with fall 2020 school openings up in the air

Cybersecurity has always been a high priority for K-12 administrators and staff, but with the rapid push to remote learning brought on by COVID-19, school leadership has had…

District Management

Five ways to build a community of learners online

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

5 ways to create a community of learners

Relationships are the foundation of learning. When students feel connected to their teacher and their peers, they’re more likely to thrive. How can teachers forge these connections within…

District Management

Here’s the biggest mistake educators are making with remote learning

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

The pandemic has forced learning out of physical classrooms--and it presents a unique opportunity for educators across the globe

Education thought leader Alan November isn’t shy about discussing what he believes is a key misstep that many educators are making in shifting to web-based instruction during the…

District Management

Promoting digital citizenship during a pandemic

August 31, 2021June 3, 2020 by Justin Reilly

School librarians and teachers are instrumental in ensuring students build strong digital citizenship skills--even while they're learning from home

When the coronavirus pandemic forced school closures and stay-at-home orders across the country, the internet became a social and academic lifeline for young people. Students are now engaging…

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Free resources for middle and high school.

April 6, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

Philippe Cousteau, Jr.’s environmental youth leadership organization EarthEcho International offers its free environmental education resources to teachers, students, and families ... Read more

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Free distance learning online toolkit

March 31, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

To guide educators through this new journey of remote teaching, mindSpark Learning, a national nonprofit that provides one-of-a-kind learning experiences ... Read more

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Read to Lead free web-based curriculum

March 31, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

Read to Lead is a 100% free and proven blended learning solution that leverages game-based learning to help students in ... Read more

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Open-ended learning and sharing opportunities

March 26, 2020 by Teach Strats Staff

As the coronavirus continues to impact school districts, Education Elements is providing K-12 leaders with open-ended learning and sharing opportunities. ... Read more

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10 priorities for K-12 IT leaders

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Laura Ascione

With increased data and connectivity come threats to school networks and a focus on equity--and K-12 IT leaders have their plates full managing these challenges, and more.

School districts are moving to highly digital ecosystems, and K-12 IT leaders have more and more to manage to ensure that teaching and learning can go on uninterrupted…

5 truths for building a successful data culture

January 25, 2023December 17, 2019 by Content provided by Instructure

School districts that best exemplify excellent data use share some common traits

Whichever assessment practice model you use—be it Response to Intervention (RTI), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), or any other—building a positive culture of assessment is the key to…

District Management

What makes a great principal?

December 13, 2019December 11, 2019 by Content provided by East Central University

A school and its staff can thrive under a great principal--here are seven hallmarks of strong school leadership.

Great principals lead effective schools. Under the leadership of a great principal, teachers thrive, students engage with core content and school administrative functions run smoothly. Conventional wisdom recognizes…

Educational Leadership

Trade shows: When to go and what to do when you get there

January 25, 2023November 25, 2019 by Stacey Pusey

Determining which trade shows to attend and how to make the most of your trip can be overwhelming--here's where to start.

Attending trade shows seems like an absolute must for educational publishers; the cost, personnel, and logistics can be obstacles for even the larger companies. But going shouldn’t be…

Classroom Innovations

4 ways school leadership encourages proficient readers

August 14, 2019August 9, 2019 by Dr. Elizabeth Crawford Brooke

At a time when schools are held accountable to the highest level of standards, strong school leadership is critical for success. Fortunately, researchers have been exploring the school…

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7 strategies to navigate a tech upgrade

February 16, 2020July 26, 2019 by Chris Cummings and Brett Williams

Here are some valuable lessons to navigate a tech upgrade.

Several school district officials have told us they want to embrace our philosophy of empowering students and teachers through technology innovation, but lack the right infrastructure to support…

Digital Equity

7 things supporting broadband best practices

January 21, 2020May 27, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A new report can help school leaders support broadband best practices.

State leadership can have a powerful impact on broadband best practices in K-12 schools--and a new report highlights success stories and strong policies supporting broadband connectivity.State K-12 Broadband…

District Management

Overcoming your own anxiety to become an effective K-12 leader

April 9, 2019 by Christine Ravesi-Weinstein, M.Ed.

A group of people that indicates leadership

Leadership skills require people to look inward and find self-confidence that will not only guide them toward successes but focus them through failures—an inevitable part of all leadership…

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