5 ways to build a strong academic scaffold for 2020-2021: Part 1 Educators outline key considerations for academics and achievement as the new school year creeps closer By Jennifer Tatum and Emily Fagan July 13th, 2020 Not sure what to expect in this coming school year? Will your school district begin the year with in-person classroom instruction? Or will your district start the year with remote learning? Or will instruction be a combination of both? If…
News 3 things I learned from my middle school esports team July 13th, 2020 In September 2018, my school district approved the creation of my FH Knights esports team--the first middle school esports team in the country. Over the last two years,…
News Making distance learning secure July 10th, 2020 Distance learning has become the norm for schools worldwide as education leaders try to keep students and staff safe and educational goals on track in the midst of…
News This teacher makes student connection a priority during COVID closures July 10th, 2020 In partnership with eSchool News, Illuminate Education is spotlighting teachers in a series recognizing educators, the way they have moved instruction online during COVID-19, and how they have…
News How to ensure home broadband access for every student July 9th, 2020 When the coronavirus pandemic forced students into remote learning this past spring, many telecommunications companies stepped up to offer free or deeply discounted home broadband access to families…
News Addressing the 800-pound gorillas in scholastic esports July 9th, 2020 Plenty of organizations and researchers speak about the positive qualities of scholastic esports. I personally see those benefits. But many are unwilling to discuss the two 800-pound gorillas…
News 5 ways esports is impacting education right now July 8th, 2020 More than 70 percent of schools are considering starting an esports program, citing an opportunity to improve the campus experience for students and foster STEM learning, according to…
News How gamification can improve schoolwide behavior July 8th, 2020 Now that online games have become so popular among K-12 students, school and district administrators can use gamification techniques to create a positive school climate and encourage positive…
News Stepping back to succeed: How one district is dealing with the intangibles of the unthinkable July 7th, 2020 Forget about tech for a minute. For Adam Phyall, Director of Technology and Media Services for Newton County School System (GA), connectivity, communication, and emotional support are what…
News What you need to start an esports program July 7th, 2020 Esports is seeing phenomenal growth, with the worldwide market expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2023. There are professional esports leagues for popular video games such as Overwatch,…
4 Reasons to Run a District-wide Reading Challenge Most librarians are familiar with reading challenges — the challenge format is a type of reading program that provides a more engaging way to get students to read.…
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