3 ways to actually promote equity in education These key imperatives for moving forward in the fight for equity in education can help guide teachers and school leaders By Aaliyah Samuel, EdD, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs & Partnerships, NWEA November 27th, 2020 In 2018, I had the opportunity to meet Minnijean Brown-Tricky, one of the Little Rock Nine. Minnijean and the eight other students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas were encircled by an angry mob who assaulted and hurled insults at them as they walked into their first…
15 skills students need for success — and how to teach them Some skills aren’t easily taught, but they’re essential as students leave school and enter the global workforce
News 3 reasons social-emotional learning is of paramount importance November 27th, 2020 These are certainly unprecedented times, and as we close out 2020, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that relationships are top of mind for everyone. With…
News The challenges of remote reading instruction November 27th, 2020 Many students in Jessica Everett’s kindergarten class don’t yet know how to hold a pencil, The 74 reports. It’s one of those foundational skills of literacy — like…
News AI chatbots are helping students navigate college admissions November 26th, 2020 High school students across the state of Texas have a new resource to guide them through the college application process in the form of an AI chatbot. Thanks…
News Helping teens open up about their mental health November 26th, 2020 Despite what kids believe, their main support system is not within their friendships. As a parent or counselor, you can allow them to believe their friends are their…
News Why student safety tools are essential during a pandemic November 25th, 2020 Interventions into student safety, prompted by technology used to help school leaders prevent students from harming themselves or others, increased dramatically after COVID-19 landed in the U.S. and…
News Wearable devices are increasingly central to a safe return to the classroom November 25th, 2020 Technology has played a central role during COVID-19, enabling educators to continue teaching remotely, with both students and staff ensconced in the safety of their kitchens or living…
News These schools are thriving during COVID–all due to hard work November 24th, 2020 Eileen Belastock has been waiting for this moment, just not under these circumstances. As Director of Academic Technology for Mount Greylock Regional School District, which serves 1,250 students…
News How to teach with empathy in today’s climate November 24th, 2020 “No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.” This quote from Dr. James P. Comer highlights the importance of strong teacher-student connections, along with the key role that…
News How wearable trackers help with contact tracing November 23rd, 2020 As schools, colleges and universities navigate the new school year, teachers and administrators will be serving on the front lines of public health efforts to keep kids and…
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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