How to build relationships with instructional coaches
Teaching at any level can often be a solitary occupation. Even with a classroom full of students, teachers often work in isolation from peers. Teachers rarely receive instruction on how to work with co-teachers or teacher assistants in their pre-service teacher education programs.
Teaching K-5 Students Successfully Online
With the right strategies and supports, even the youngest children can thrive in an online learning environment. Here are some ... Read more
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3 keys to supporting students during a mental health crisis
A January 2022 study published in JAMA Pediatrics confirmed what many educators, administrators, and support staff already knew: School closures, disrupted learning, and a pandemic year have coalesced to create an alarming mental health crisis among teenagers.
Student well-being is critical–here’s how to support it
Student well-being has a direct impact on student motivation, engagement, and learning. In short, their social and emotional well-being has a long-term impact. It is absolutely critical that educators learn to support student well-being.
7 facts about the state of edtech in schools
School networks are getting faster and more modern, but school IT departments struggle to keep up with the demand for remote access and support, according to an annual CoSN survey.
5 tips to retain your educators during school staff shortages
The past two years of pandemic-related stresses and uncertainty have left educators exhausted, even as school districts are returning to a sense of normalcy.
How to ignite the fire of student engagement
Recently, a co-worker of mine shared a story from when he was in high school. During one chemistry class his teacher happened to light a small fire within a dish and began stirring in different compounds.
Is the education system working?
PISA, the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment, measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges. Its league table of results suggests which of the 90 participating countries have been able to improve their education system and student performance.
5 ways to support students’ access to diverse books
Access to diverse texts positively impacts children as readers and as people. Having access to diverse texts helps children expand their vocabularies, deepens their understanding of language, provides opportunities for problem-solving, provides critical affirming experiences to students’ lives, and presents opportunities for students to learn about people with different lived experiences.
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Can web filtering really harm the kids?
Web filtering is undoubtedly an essential when it comes to school cybersecurity. However, when the service is not set up correctly or a number of blocked categories is way too high, it starts to annoy both staff, and kids.
5 ways to prepare and teach online classes
Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.
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Why closing the digital divide helps students far beyond the classroom
5 Communication Pitfalls (And How To Avoid Them)
Leveraging and Securing Data for Education
K-12 Security Essentials for Beginners
Guide: Understand how Federal Funding can support K-12 technology investments
Key considerations for a network edge refresh on campus
Rethinking Attendance Interventions for Remote or Hybrid Learning
Building a reliable WiFi network to support K-12 digital learning
Modernizing IT to drive K-12 digital transformation
Making Learning Accessible for All with Apple
Calculate the Value of Software and Inform Licensing Using Data
5 compelling reasons to launch a K-12 esports program
COVID-19 Relief Funding for School Districts, Explained
Innovative Extended Learning Solutions
Using Federal Grants to Hire Personnel
Edtech for the Heart & Mind: SEL in Distance & Blended Learning Classrooms
Keeping Students Connected to Succeed in School and Beyond
Stay step ahead of cybersecurity threats in K-12
