6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies
New data and analysis released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds ample opportunities for improvement in states’ teacher and principal evaluation policies. With educator quality as the most powerful in-school factor that contributes to students’ academic success, an essential component to supporting student recovery in the wake of pandemic-related learning loss must be ensuring all students have access to effective teachers and administrators.
How the Science of Reading Helps Navigate Today’s Reading Challenges
Recent scores show the sharpest decline in reading achievement since 1992. Where do we go from here? In this research ... Read more
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Protecting your schools as cyberattacks rise
The number of cyberattacks only continue to grow. Virtually every business you can think of has been hit–cybercriminals have targeted the pipelines we rely on for oil and gas; the hospitals we turn to in times of need, even the social media companies where we connect.
K-12 cybersecurity vendors: Is the threat already in your house?
K-12 vendors are key components in all aspects of K-12 education. From operational needs such as attendance and payroll to learning applications for reading, science, and mathematics, vendors ensure school districts operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.
3 ways to bring teacher PD into the 21st century
When I started teaching in the early 90s, I was an eager and very green third grade teacher ready to change the world, one class at a time. My colleagues and I worked hard to build a learning community that met the needs of our students, no matter their circumstances or the resources at our disposal (or lack thereof).
Research points to a widening academic divide
Math and reading scores demonstrate more variability post-COVID, primarily due to a larger gap between low and high academic achievers, according to NWEA, a nonprofit research and educational services organization serving K-12 students.
6 key elements to build a successful coaching program
A successful coaching program can have an extraordinarily positive impact on teachers, students, and schools. A recent national survey of educators showed that most districts agree — 75 percent see the connection between coaching, teacher growth, and student achievement.
Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world
It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online. Teaching them how to navigate these threats must include four vital strategies.
5 learner-centered education models to inspire reform
School models are, for the most part, outdated–and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. But even students who do successfully navigate their schooling emerge with only a specific (and often narrow) skillset that may or may not match their strengths or interests.
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4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders
If your school or district is anything like many others across the country, it has undergone transformational changes at a rapid (perhaps even dizzying) pace over the past two years. The challenges you continue to face demand that you influence more change, driven by creative problem solving and a bit of risk.
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Closing the Gap
An emerging threat to educational transformations
Living for today or planning for tomorrow with digital learning investments
Rethinking Attendance Interventions for Remote or Hybrid Learning
Stay step ahead of cybersecurity threats in K-12
Where’s the self-control? Teaching self-regulation in K-12
Automation empowers campus safety, security, and agility
Keep ahead of K-12 bandwidth demands with high capacity networking
How the Science of Reading Helps Navigate Today’s Reading Challenges
Reinventing K-12 education for the post-pandemic era
How Modern Display Technology is Changing K-12 Education Spaces
Creative Touch Interactive Flat Panel Displays
Strategies for Creating a Successful Collaborative Learning Environment, Virtual or In-Person
Is Your Network Prepared to Meet the Demands of a Tech-Rich Environment?
Tips, Tools and Solutions for Safe, Accessible, and Easy to Manage IT
Are you connected for digital classroom success?
The Promising Reality of AI
Why data interoperability is critical for K-12
