One of the signature findings of the cognitive revolution of mind, brain and education research over the last few decades has been the overwhelming recognition of the tremendous…
In my September column, “Time to ask for more eRate funding,” I discussed how this is a historic moment. The eRate program is the largest and most important…
According to a recent PEW Research Study, 66 percent of Americans say either that the education system in this country needs to be completely rebuilt or that it…
Where do you get your information on content or ideas that you present in the classroom? Some of you educators may say the classroom text book, most of…
Microsoft has connected teachers with virtual field trips for quite some time through its free “Skype in the classroom” service. Now, the company’s chief rival in the productivity…
Most administrators and teachers share a common view of professional development: It's not always as productive as they hope or it takes valuable time away from more pressing…
A school superintendent has been indicted on charges of obstructing justice and tampering with evidence by a grand jury investigating the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Steubenville,…
Take a look around your classroom, We Are Teachers reports. What do you see? Future scientists? Mathematicians? Writers and lawyers? Artists and singers?
As most in the education arena know, it’s not always gold star stickers and apples on the desk—more often than not it’s the bad education news that gets…
Across the United States, foreign language programs are shrinking or disappearing altogether as school leaders face budget concerns and competing ... Read more
Experts: Don’t forget about IT infrastructure Thoughtful planning and sustained professional development are key elements of any digital learning initiative, but experts say there are many other important…
Students are becoming used to reading content digitally, and very few don’t have some kind of online identity or account already, according to the latest Speak Up survey…