Students get much-requested climate change curriculum In Portland Public Schools, students asked for opportunities to learn about climate change--and now, an innovative new curriculum will launch By Laura Ascione, Managing Editor, Content Services, @eSN_Laura February 24th, 2020 Portland Public Schools (PPS) is partnering with Portland General Electric Company on the creation of a comprehensive K-12 curriculum exploring the causes and consequences of climate change, along with potential solutions. This partnership is a direct response to student advocacy.…
News 9 ways to create better makerspaces February 24th, 2020 Makerspaces and maker culture have quickly become a favorite of STEAM advocates, and new research shows that makerspaces can be highly effective at helping elementary students develop skills…
News 3 steps to rethink failure February 21st, 2020 Failure can be a painful experience for anyone, but it is especially tough for teens who are still forming a sense of self. When people experience failure, they…
News How our district navigated ADA website compliance February 21st, 2020 When my district received a letter from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) telling us that our website was under review for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities…
Sponsored 5 tips to avoid the summer slide February 20th, 2020 Research shows that reading at least 20 minutes a day, every day, all year long, can make a world of difference for students at all levels. We know…
News 5 Digital Learning Day activities you can’t miss February 20th, 2020 Digital learning is key to helping students build the skills they'll need to succeed in college and the workforce. This year, Digital Learning Day is on February 27,…
News To improve cybersecurity, start at the endpoints February 20th, 2020 Getting better grades in cybersecurity must be a top priority for K-12 schools this year. Schools need to prioritize thwarting industrious hackers who are intent on getting to…
6 tips to help your students collaborate on awesome podcasts A 2019 Edison Research survey reported that 51% of Americans above the age of 12 have listened to a podcast. Interest in podcasts has increased 122% since 2014,…
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