It’s become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. To help them out, Target launched Target ... Read more
This contest challenges developers and college students in the United States to create a unique, user-friendly and impactful application that ... Read more
This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plan. The lesson ... Read more
I don’t really need to belabor the point that securing educational institutions is both incredibly challenging and crucially important; it’s a bit like describing the importance of water…
Creative experiences that challenge students to observe, articulate, reimagine, and take risks help build their confidence and leadership capacity, say experts.
A major generational clash is underway, says a foremost expert, and it’s affecting all industries, including education. The clash is coming from so-called Gen Z, the first generation…
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos offered a vague look at the Trump Administration's plans for school choice during her keynote at the American Federation for Children's National…
According to curriculum therapists, multi-disciplinary sessions appeal to students’ creativity, are relevant to their everyday lives, and help them acquire important skills—especially students with autism.
My homeroom is 4th- and 5th-graders: 21 gifted students, a mix of boys and girls. It’s nice because the 5th-graders are really the mentors, and next year the…
When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21st-century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a…
The summer slide, a loss of academic progress during the summer break between school years, has been confirmed in many research studies since an early publication by White…
Educators can positively influence students’ learning by understanding how the brain is shaped by their early experiences—and how it can be rewired and reorganized to work more quickly…
As education innovation advances, so does the frustration of all parties involved in K-12 purchasing due to out-of-date processes, poor communication, and difficulties identifying new opportunities.
President Donald Trump on May 23 released details of his proposed FY 2018 education budget, which adamantly supports school choice and slashes funding for other major education programs…
If "near-final" documents obtained by The Washington Post are true, education would see deep cuts to the tune of more than $10 billion under President Donald Trump's education…
A new report predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. education sector will grow 47.5 percent through 2021. The report, Artificial Intelligence Market in the U.S. Education…
School has always been a place for learning math, science, history, and art, but now it’s also becoming the place for students to learn other skills that are…
Although STEM education is inarguably essential in today's economy, it is not always seamlessly incorporated into early childhood education--and the barriers to inclusion are more pervasive than many…
Every child deserves the opportunity to lead, learn, grow, and succeed. It’s only through a 360-degree approach to learning that we can provide these necessary opportunities to all…
Politics is a funny beast. Being a journalist, I watch the gyrations and positioning with interest. When I was coming up in the business, I used to cover…
School districts are routinely being overcharged by at least $3 billion on ed-tech products, including hardware and software, each year--the equivalent of 54,000 first-year teacher salaries, according to…
During her keynote address at the annual ASU+GSV Summit in Utah, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos didn't stray too far from her usual focus topics. DeVos covered…
Although technology changes at a rapid pace, one thing is constant: today's students have a deep desire to learn using digital tools and resources that engage them and…
Even with the best technology in the world, there is one key element that determines student success: a high-quality, highly-effective teacher. In fact, some research estimates that teachers…
When used properly as a teaching tool, technology has the power to engage students and elevate their learning. High-quality, effective teachers know this--and they also know that students…
In 2013, Shipley made the integration of technology a priority, and the Board of Trustees approved a 1:1 program—a program where we provide each student (grades 6-12) with…