Online learning programs increase student access, engagement
As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards and prepare students for success in college and the workforce.
CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms
Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. It aims to support teachers so that they can teach the critical skills students need to succeed in whatever path…
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School-based active shooter drills must improve, minimize trauma
In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students.
Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways
Much emphasis is placed on college and career readiness, but too often, K-12 students aren’t exposed to career possibilities or career resources to form an idea of what their future may look like.
How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program
K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. school districts in 2023.
To start the school year off right, invest in literacy
As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their reading and math achievements.
Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education
Relatively common diagnoses for which there is insufficient mainstream educational or behavioral support, such as autism and ADHD, have risen enough that now fully 15 percent of the school population has special educational needs.
Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions
At some point in their career, every teacher will find themselves having a difficult discussion with their students. My first took place not long after I began teaching.
Why neurotypical students should learn alongside their neurodiverse and disabled peers
As the new school year approaches, educators have an opportunity to reflect on how they can make their classrooms more inclusive. By embracing inclusive education, teachers not only support their neurodiverse and disabled students but also enrich the learning experiences of neurotypical students. Inclusive education empowers all students to feel accepted and valued, which is essential for reducing anxiety and fostering a positive learning environment.
Early screening and intervention are the key to math success
Educators and reading specialists have known for many years about dyslexia, which is why schools regularly use screening tools that can identify students with this reading disability and give them the early intervention they need to succeed.
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Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff
For school and district technology leaders, the end of the school year also means the end of billions of dollars of federal COVID-19 relief funding that was available to K-12 schools through various packages