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Comparing the leading classroom observation tools
Policy makers are demanding more rigorous teacher evaluations—and central to this effort are software tools that help school leaders record their observations of classroom teaching. Here, we compare some of…
Five common misconceptions about today’s students
It seems that every generation has a few gripes about the younger ones. But are there misconceptions specific to today’s students?…
The key skills today’s employers desire
Education stakeholders are quick to champion students’ need for “21st century skills”—but what do employers say they want students to learn? And, how should schools adapt as a result?…
School districts ask parents to insure iPads for students
Covering textbooks with paper grocery bags isn't going to cut it anymore when it comes to protecting learning materials in public schools.…
The 10 biggest ed-tech stories of 2012
Touch-screen tablets transform special education … States and schools ramp up for new online assessments … Educators “flip” over a revolutionary instructional model: These are among the many key ed-tech…
Study: Tech classes correlate with better achievement
High school students in Florida who took at least one technology course and industry certification exam had higher attendance rates and GPAs, on average, than students with similar backgrounds who…
iPad app allows students to report bullying
Police at the McAllen Independent School District in Texas hope students will use a new mobile app to report bullying or other threats to authorities before they happen.…
Ed-tech best practices: November/December 2012
How to make “bring your own device” programs work for your schools, and how to assess your students’ reading skills without losing valuable instructional time to testing: These are among…
Important considerations for blended learning
As blended learning programs grow in popularity, proponents of the approach—which involves a combination of computer-based learning and face-to-face instruction—say there are a few key considerations school leaders should keep…
Georgia school systems use Gallup to predict teacher success
The three largest school systems in Georgia, tasked with screening avalanches of job applicants, use a high-tech tool that's supposed to identify people with a passion for teaching.…