Ten things your student with autism wishes you knew
Here are ten things your student with autism wishes you knew: 1. Behavior is communication. All behavior occurs for a reason. It tells you, even when my words…
Month: April 2014
9 digital citizenship considerations
Discussions about U.S. students' ability to compete in a global economy, and their ability to use skills such as critical thinking and problem solving to succeed in college…
April: 5 education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
10 innovative STEAM education apps
It's no secret that the concept of STEM education, which emphasizes the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math, has made its way to the heart of the…
Will this practice catch on? One nonprofit takes blended learning to the next level
Across the United States, educators are incorporating more blended learning programs to customize teaching and learning through education programs that combine face-to-face learning with online instruction and content…
Big perks for University High School tech support internship
Are you struggling to respond to student and faculty technology issues in a timely manner? Are expensive repairs depleting your tech budget? If your school has a one-to-one…
Here’s why great principals matter
Strong leadership is essential to any school's success, and school principals play a vital role in ensuring teachers and students are successful in the classroom. With strong and…
Curation on the iPad: Learning to appreciate beauty
Like most of us, instructional technology specialist Daniel Callahan isn’t a big fan of most of the eMail he receives, but on occasion he receives a message in…
7 great English apps for your classroom
Apps for STEM education top many educators' lists today. And while STEM is a very important part of classroom education, it is not the only part. As states…
4 excellent special-needs learning tools
Writing is a challenge for many students. This is especially true for students of diverse backgrounds and students with identified disabilities who are increasingly accessing college. If students…
$2M to help improve school leaders
The Turnaround School Leaders Program supports projects to develop and implement or enhance and implement a leadership pipeline that selects, prepares, places, supports, and retains school leaders (which…
Prizes for projects about cultural traditions
This challenge asks participants to examine a local or regional tradition through the eyes of a community tradition bearer and create a video, podcast or slide show to…
Free yearbook technology equipment
Digital Wish is running a yearbook photo contest and entries are due May 5, 2014, on Cinco de Mayo. We’ve teamed up with Olympus, Picaboo Yearbooks, and a…
Up to $350K for arts PD
The Professional Development for Arts Educators (PDAE) program supports the implementation of high-quality model professional development programs in elementary and secondary education for music, dance, drama, media arts,…
$1,500 for chemistry educators
These grants support ideas that enhance classroom learning, foster student development, and reveal the wonders of chemistry.
New service is like ‘Consumer Reports’ for ed tech
A new Texas-based service called Learning List could help K-12 educators choose the best instructional materials for their schools.
3 advances in special education instruction
Advances in educational technology make it possible for educators to tailor their instruction for students with special needs. These technologies, including online speech therapy and platforms to align…
Not your average trip to the Apple store
Field trips can be difficult to coordinate and costly for schools to execute on tight budgets. Last week, eSchool News compiled a list of virtual field trip apps…
Building smart networks to improve learning
In the newly-released 2014 CoSN IT Leadership Survey, district technology leaders indicate that being ready for online assessments is their number one priority. And fewer than 18 percent…