March 2017

Why STEM education could get a transformative makeover—soon

March 31, 2017 by Russell D. Shilling, Ph.D.

Engaging young children in STEM is critical for creating a lifelong love of learning and for developing critical thinking skills which will serve them well across all academic…

District Management

5 school areas that desperately need student voices

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 by Michael Niehoff

As a graduate journalism student over 20 years ago, I worked on a thesis project centered on education reform news reporting. I was analyzing how often education reporters…

District Management

The 3 biggest Twitter problems for teachers—and how to overcome them

March 30, 2017 by Heather Ngoma

Despite clear advantages to advancing digital literacy, schools often experience considerable roadblocks to implementing digital literacy initiatives. Interestingly, accessibility often isn’t the biggest factor blocking this process—more often…

District Management

How school districts are leveraging Twitter to become rock stars

April 3, 2017March 30, 2017 by Amy Jenkins

When a student tweets at their school’s Twitter handle, chances are they don’t expect a response--it’s like tweeting at Starbucks, or the Office of the Comptroller of the…

District Management

Stunning: Teachers, students say little has really changed in education

March 29, 2017 by Laura Ascione

One in four educators participating in a recent survey said their schools are "very traditional," and findings indicate that these traditional approaches could be holding students and teachers…

IT Management

These 8 schools have A+ mobile device programs—here’s why

March 31, 2017March 29, 2017 by Dave Saltmarsh

Technology continues to raise the bar of what is possible in education. As more schools discover the power and benefits of education technology, mobile devices such as Chromebooks,…

Apps

March’s 11 buzzworthy edtech tools

March 29, 2017 by Common Sense Education

Things move fast in the edtech world, and we hear all the time from teachers how hard it can be to keep up. This is why we've created…

STEM & STEAM

New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields

March 27, 2017 by Laura Ascione

President Donald Trump has signed two bills aimed at increasing the number of women who pursue entrepreneurial endeavors and space-related STEM careers. "Currently, only 1 in every 4…

All Apps For Schools

App of the Week: A global project platform

March 27, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more

IT Management

Warning: These fraud attacks are wreaking havoc on education

March 28, 2017March 27, 2017 by Stu Sjouwerman

On March 14, it was reported in CSO (a leading cybersecurity outlet) that 110 organizations experiences successful phishing attacks targeting their ... Read more

Curriculum

Teachers: Online learning goes 2.0 with new technology

March 27, 2017 by Peter West

Video tutorials in the style made famous by Sal Khan of the Khan Academy changed the face of education, empowering anywhere, anytime learning. However, they were Tutorials 1.0.…

IT Management

Incredible: Growth of this technology crushes Apple, Microsoft in K-12 classrooms

March 24, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Chromebooks continued their steady growth in education, securing 58 percent of K-12 market share in 2016, according to a new report examining technology trends in the K-12 education…

STEM & STEAM

5 ways to reduce the harrowing STEM teacher shortage

March 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

No technology can replace high-quality teachers. But what happens when high-quality STEM teachers become hard to find, and what happens when STEM teacher applicant pools dry up? And…

Featured on eSchool News

Teachers: This change is causing dramatic gains in student achievement

March 23, 2017 by Alan November

What if we could empower our teachers to turn student assessment into a process of learning instead of a focus on measurement? Further, what if this mindset change…

District Management

The big 3: How access, achievement and advancement can close gaps

March 21, 2017 by Laura Ascione

When it comes to learning, giving students access to a magical mix of high-quality teachers, technology, and the opportunity to develop skills such as collaboration sets them on…

eClassroom News

How I use Skype to prevent school violence

March 21, 2017 by Sean M. Brooks

21st century schools must include effective and high impact approaches to school violence prevention and student conflict resolution. Unfortunately, “school-wide” or “outside speaker” approaches to reducing student violence…

STEM & STEAM

District sees massive STEM gains with VR

March 20, 2017 by Elizabeth Lytle

The students at Franklin Square Union Free School District in Nassau County, New York, had already studied the layers of the earth. They’d seen a video, discussed the…

All Apps For Schools

11 online tools & apps for dyslexic students

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 by Sharon Conwell

In the past, dyslexia was rarely recognised, and when it was, very little was put in place for the student. It was assumed that students were being lazy,…

News

Trump’s ed budget: A ‘betrayal’ and a ‘meat cleaver’ to public education

March 17, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Under President Trump's proposed FY 2018 budget, school choice would receive a massive $1.4 billion while the Education Department undergoes a $9 billion, or 13 percent, cut. Overall,…

District Management

The must-have elements of teacher-loved PD

March 17, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

Ineffective PD wastes teacher time, district’ resources, and most importantly, affects student results. In “Teachers’ Skills in the Digital Age and Personalized PD for Teachers,” hosted by edWeb.net…

District Management

Teachers and IT: How to keep kids safe on Chromebooks

March 16, 2017 by Sanjay Ramnath

Just a few short years ago, Apple was the undisputed king of tech in schools. If you didn’t have iPads ... Read more

District Management

Are online preschools signaling the future of education?

March 15, 2017 by Thomas Arnett

Since 2008, Utah has given its families an alternative to preschool called Upstart. Developed and administered through a state contract with the Waterford Institute, the Upstart program provides…

Featured on eSchool News

6 of Betsy DeVos’ biggest blunders to date

March 14, 2017 by Laura Ascione

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is no stranger to controversy. From the moment President Trump announced her nomination to her confirmation hearings, and in the days following her…

District Management

3 ways a new E-rate funded technology is helping schools save

November 1, 2017March 13, 2017 by Content provided by AT&T

As schools near completion of their E-Rate filing for this year, one game-changing E-rate technology has the potential to save schools precious time and money. The technology--a new…

Blended Learning

Groundbreaking school blends high school and college together

March 13, 2017 by Dave Knoche

The way we prepare students for the future is beginning to change because our economy is undergoing a makeover. The Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce published…

District Management

Making the case for common K-12 standards

March 13, 2017 by Mark Hannah

Education is changing, things are in flux, and there is uncertainty. In this ever-dynamic landscape, “common” standards for education seemingly get a bad rap, but they’re useful, particularly…

STEM & STEAM

App of the Week: Helping learn big numbers

March 13, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more

Curriculum

USA Today: Students need to know this for media literacy

March 10, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

Students today are increasingly turning to online new sources to meet their research needs. Because of this, it is important for educators to teach students about trustworthy news…

eClassroom News

Considering OER? Here’s what you need to know

March 10, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Open educational resources (OER) are becoming more widespread in classrooms, but many educators and administrators aren't sure how to make the leap from talking about them to actually…

District Management

Could PD lead to better student writing?

March 9, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Certain teacher professional development could have a positive impact on academic writing by English learners in grades 7-12, according to a study from the University of California, Irvine.…

Blended Learning

5 tips for getting blended learning right

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. In “Five Tips for…

Blended Learning

A new technology is fundamentally changing learning–here’s how

March 8, 2017 by Christoph Schell

Middle school students across the U.S. are learning how the body works by studying the anatomy of a frog, a vertebrate with an organ system similar to that…

District Management

This is how you make PD engaging for teachers

March 8, 2017 by Samuel Mormando

Teachers constantly juggle a number of different national, state, and district initiatives in today’s fast-paced and complex educational environment. Organizing professional development days that meet the varying needs…

News

What do you do when a school doesn’t want your special-needs child?

March 7, 2017 by Shaheen Pasha, The Dallas Morning News

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District Management

The 2 edtech fields with the most potential under Trump

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 by Gerald M. DiGiusto

The tumultuous early weeks of the Trump administration have produced plenty of headlines and controversy, but almost nothing on higher education. The nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy…

District Management

Teacher-loved upcoming conference has incredible number of registrants

March 6, 2017 by Meris Stansbury

“I think this conference is unique in that all the sessions are educator-led, rather than vendor-led. It’s a conference for teachers by teachers. Think of it like education’s…

Why STEM education could get a transformative makeover—soon

5 school areas that desperately need student voices

Stunning: Teachers, students say little has really changed in education

March’s 11 buzzworthy edtech tools

New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields

App of the Week: A global project platform

Teachers: Online learning goes 2.0 with new technology

Incredible: Growth of this technology crushes Apple, Microsoft in K-12 classrooms

5 ways to reduce the harrowing STEM teacher shortage

Teachers: This change is causing dramatic gains in student achievement

The big 3: How access, achievement and advancement can close gaps

How I use Skype to prevent school violence

11 online tools & apps for dyslexic students

Trump’s ed budget: A ‘betrayal’ and a ‘meat cleaver’ to public education

The must-have elements of teacher-loved PD

Are online preschools signaling the future of education?

6 of Betsy DeVos’ biggest blunders to date

3 ways a new E-rate funded technology is helping schools save

Groundbreaking school blends high school and college together

App of the Week: Helping learn big numbers

USA Today: Students need to know this for media literacy

Considering OER? Here’s what you need to know

Could PD lead to better student writing?

5 tips for getting blended learning right

A new technology is fundamentally changing learning–here’s how

This is how you make PD engaging for teachers

What do you do when a school doesn’t want your special-needs child?

Teacher-loved upcoming conference has incredible number of registrants

Survey Reveals Critical Insight Into Teachers’ Technology Use and Challenges

Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program

Otus Announces Partnership with FIRST Educational Resources to Strengthen K-12 Support and Insights Nationwide

Virginia Department of Education Approves the IXL Diagnostic as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments

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