How a small district turned every student into a music composer
There are moments in my life when the world slows down long enough for me to have incredibly emotional experiences ... Read more
Year: 2016
These strategies could help your district beat the homework gap
Efforts to bring high-speed internet to all classrooms in the country have been bolstered by advocacy groups and by President Obama's ConnectEd initiative, but one critical area lags…
In the marketplace: Minecraft Education Edition, apps for ELLs, digital citizenship, and more
Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology's near-constant…
6 steps to college and career readiness
A collaborative leadership model is critical when it comes to bolstering school policy and helping students meet college and career readiness goals, according to a new report from…
10 TED-Ed videos your students can use today
More often than not, students pick up a mobile device or use a computer to access videos and digital media online. With a dearth of resources online, educators…
Our research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more
Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. ... Read more
Teachers share formative assessment strategies that work
Ed. note: Today’s students have too many tests to take—but today’s teachers still need insight into their classes’ knowledge and ... Read more
Why one district’s students studied only STEM for a week
For one week in October, students in Boston’s public middle schools—6,500 students in 36 schools--set aside their regular lessons and participated in Boston STEM Week, a hands-on, in-depth…
App of the Week: drag-and-drop virtual bulletin boards
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
Middleschoolers design and build STEM carts for younger students
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This project uses open data to help plug opportunity gaps
An expanded federal initiative aims to use open data to improve opportunities, including educational opportunities, for Americans. Originally launched by President Obama in March 2016, the Opportunity Project…
Report: Schools expect faster internet within 3 years
Seventy-two percent of E-rate applicants participating in a recent survey said wi-fi is critical to fulfilling their organization's mission. Twenty years after the Telecommunications Act of 1996 created…
How one district built a better blended learning program
Blended learning is rapidly becoming a core part of schools' educational approach, partly because the model suits so many educational needs--credit recovery, dual enrollment, and access to advanced…
New STEM school forges pathway to college
Purdue University and Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) will open a new STEM-focused charter school aimed at encouraging minority students and ... Read more
In the marketplace: Gaming, digital citizenship, PD initiatives, and more
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…
How today’s tech departments are moving into the future
Tech directors are a busy lot these days. With big changes to federal funding models, pressing bandwidth needs (on campus ... Read more
New $5M project will study impact of Common Core
A new $4.9 million project will examine how stakeholders from the government and other sectors are responding to the Common Core State Standards, and how those responses are…
Why every class should be cross-curricular
Connecting one subject to another makes learning a process of discovery and teaches students the essential life skill of critical thinking.
Here’s where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump stand on the biggest K-12 issues
With the election only about two weeks away, the long campaigning season is finally drawing to a close. With so ... Read more
Initiative puts $47M into principal preparation for colleges and districts
Seven universities and their state and district partners will participate in a new $47 million initiative to develop models for improving university principal preparation programs. The program also…
App of the Week: Coding puzzles are hard fun
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
DoE compiles new report on using tech with young learners
When it comes to using technology with the youngest learners, educators have tried for years to strike a balance between ... Read more
Are you using your school’s PLC to its fullest?
When professional learning communities (PLCs) meet frequently to examine and analyze student work and data, higher levels of teacher morale emerge, according to a new report from the…
3 challenges to OER implementation
Open educational resources (OER) have made their presence known in education, with teachers and administrators voicing their excitement over free resources that are easily shared and adapted. In…
Google’s computer science education study reveals ethnic, gender gaps
Black and Hispanic students are consistently at a disadvantage when it comes to computer science education opportunities, according to a new report from Google and Gallup. In addition…
In the marketplace: Digital learning, NGSS resources, IT partnerships, and more
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support ... Read more
6 things schools can do to ensure student data privacy
Student data privacy is quite a different topic from the headlines most people read concerning data breaches. It is not ... Read more
Survey: Parents prefer texting and mobile communication from schools
Determining the right mix of traditional and digital tools to best engage with parents and district stakeholders remains a primary challenge for district communications, according to a new…
12 ed-tech tools to try this term
The school year is in full swing, so it’s time to kick things into high gear and push learning to ... Read more
Check out how these educators are using project-based learning
Project-based learning has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, mainly due to its ability to help students connect their classroom lessons with real-world applications and careers. Many educators…
Texas district launches connected school buses
Smartphones, wearable technology, always-on mobile devices--now, school buses are following suit, offering wi-fi connectivity and real-time monitoring to extend learning and create safe environments. The Huntsville Independent School…
App of the Week: Current events for young learners
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
5 ways virtual reality is being used in education right now
Considering Sony Playstation’s VR headset sold out in pre-order last week, most of us are aware that virtual reality (VR) ... Read more
Are students buying what schools are selling?
A new book offers a compelling new theory about how educators can rethink student motivation. Are you really meeting students' needs?
Students want more digital learning outside of the classroom
The need for digital learning content in classrooms is nothing new, but teachers, parents and students are becoming more vocal in their desire to provide or have access…
This tech academy is using project-based learning to close the STEM gap
Across the country, more and more schools are implementing project-based learning and forging partnerships with businesses to help students build ... Read more
7 tips for choosing professional development programs
As teachers are faced with new instructional demands due to new standards and new technology initiatives, professional development plays a pivotal role in educators' success. While some districts…