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.
Do more with less with managed services for K12
Doing more with less has become almost a cliché. Yet, for many K-12 employees it’s become business as usual. But ... 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.
Whitepapers and Resources
Predicting the future of digital learning
Edtech for the Heart & Mind: SEL in Distance & Blended Learning Classrooms
e-Book: How Cloud-Based Infrastructure Can Save the Day in K-12
Innovative Extended Learning Solutions
Online Learning is Here to Stay
K-12 Voice Guide (aka Trunking Guide)
Using Federal Grants to Hire Personnel
Rethinking Attendance Interventions for Remote or Hybrid Learning
Follow the Money – Insights from K-12 Experts
4 Ways to make hybrid education work
COVID-19 Relief Funding for School Districts, Explained
8 reasons to invest in your students with Remind Tutoring for Organizations
Creating a Better Work Experience for School Staff in 2021-22
Leveraging online resources to support students’ learning and teacher effectiveness
Is Your Network Prepared to Meet the Demands of a Tech-Rich Environment?
Creating a winning K12 esports infrastructure
Is Your VoIP Outdated or Unreliable?
Powering K-12 Digital Transformations
