Safety First
While everyone’s favorite acronym—AI—seems to be the hottest topic as #CoSN2024 kicks off here in Miami, Ashley May, M.S., M.Ed., ... Read more
culture
It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect personal data
Protecting our privacy and security is challenging. Really challenging. It is also inconvenient, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating. Forgot your password? Yeah, that’s going to take some time to…
Personalizing history for more impactful student learning
It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which…
How district communications platforms bridge communities
In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment.
Key strategies for education leaders to boost morale
In education, where the success of students is intricately linked to the motivation and dedication of faculty and staff to go the extra mile, elevating employees' well-being is…
How to Create a Culture-Conscious Campus
The Culture Conscious Campuses Model which has been approved by the Texas Education Agency commissioner as a research-based instructional model with proven results in increasing academic success for…
3 pillars for building a positive classroom culture
True education is as much about the environment as it is about instruction. That may sound like a bold statement, but it makes sense when you take a…
Teacher burnout persists, but solutions are emerging
The AFT and Educators Thriving for a yearlong study culminating in a new report, “Beyond Burnout,” which details research-based solutions to improve the chronic levels of stress and burnout.
4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture
There are four key ways that edtech tools can increase student engagement, and when done correctly, be a catalyst for building a culture of learning.
What’s the state of K-12 assessment?
The majority of educators believe their school or district has an assessment-focused culture, but there are gaps in K-12 assessment literacy and familiarity with state standards.
Number crunch: Edtech data you can use right now
UNESCO’S 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report proposes four questions that policymakers and educational stakeholders should reflect upon as technology is being deployed in education; Common Sense Media announces…
4 ways admins can support teachers’ technology use
Technology is quickly changing the way we learn and teach. To keep up with these changes, administrators need to support teachers in using technology in the classroom. The…
4 best practices to support and retain school leaders
For new school leaders, the first few weeks on the job can feel overwhelming. As a former principal, I know that leaders can only be effective when the…
3 new school grant opportunities
Each day, teachers are tasked with doing more and more with increasingly fewer resources. And despite federal emergency funding to help schools provide staff and resources as the…
Rise Vision Named “Student Safety Solution Provider of The Year” in 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program
(June 08, 2023) –– Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution for schools, announced that it has been named ... Read more
Dexter Community Schools in Michigan Uses Rise Vision to Encourage Student Creativity and Increase Student Engagement
Dexter, Michigan — Dexter Community School, a mid-size school district located in Dexter, Michigan, has implemented Rise Vision’s digital signage ... Read more
The Case For Coming to School: One Simple Approach to Improving Attendance
School is so much more than just a place to be. It’s a place to become. Students who come to ... Read more
Windsor Public Schools Transform Culture, Build Coherence Through High-Quality SEL Program
Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for K-12 schools, and ... Read more
5 ways to help educators experience more joy
I was recently working with middle school educators and asked them about the biggest challenges they are facing. Without skipping a beat, they said dealing with discipline issues,…
Poptential™ From Certell Offers Content on Tax Day for High School Teachers
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — As Tax Day approaches, Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages, offers instructors media-rich content ... Read more