April 2018

Computers may help K-8 math teachers understand students’ thought processes

April 18, 2018 by Leslie Morris

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Cornell University Computing and Information Sciences researchers are working on computer software that may help K-8 math teachers with grading math assignments. Researchers will present their research at…

Creating 21st Century Learning Environments

What research says about virtual reality in classrooms

April 18, 2018 by Tanner Higgin

While we've been inundated over the past few years with the promises and potentials of virtual reality (VR), it's been tough to slice through the hype to find…

STEM & STEAM

K-12 computer science education makes strides

April 17, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Efforts to ramp up computer science education in K-12 schools have intensified across the nation, and with good cause--most future jobs will require some form of computational thinking.…

eClassroom News

How does culture impact our ability to learn?

October 22, 2020April 17, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

When educators think about diversity in the classroom, culture may be one of the characteristics that crosses their mind. But as they select their curriculum and develop their…

5 ways to ensure cultural inclusivity

April 30, 2018April 16, 2018 by Tyson J. Smith

Have you ever wondered what goes into developing curriculum? The audience that Reading Horizons serves is diverse, and our footprint has grown significantly in the last decade as…

District Management

The best edtech PD isn’t about technology

April 16, 2018 by Thuan Nguyen

Schools and districts spend billions on edtech, even while questions continue to swirl around whether such investments yield solid returns. Few companies can reliably ensure the educational outcomes…

App of the Week

App of the Week: Adobe Capture CC

April 16, 2018 by Common Sense Education

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

SEL & Well-Being

How to integrate emotional intelligence into the classroom

December 13, 2018April 13, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

Social-emotional learning. Character education. Bullying prevention. These programs all fall under the larger umbrella of emotional intelligence (EQ)—the ability to manage one’s feelings and interact positively with other…

eClassroom News

Want to improve literacy in your school? Here’s how

April 12, 2018 by Raúl Ayala

Last year, Chemawa Middle School faced a huge literacy need. We are a Title I school in Riverside, Calif., and state assessment data showed that 62 percent of…

District Management

Pay attention! 5 ways to improve your students’ attention spans

April 12, 2018 by Cory Armes

Paying attention sounds easy. But is it really? How many times have we reprimanded students for not paying attention? Attention is the ability to focus on information and…

Classroom Innovations

A tale of two competency-based districts

April 11, 2018 by Caroline Gordon Messenger and Felice Hybert

Districts around the country are moving away from teaching models based on lectures and textbooks—but transition isn’t always simple. Creating a competency-based or mastery-based environment requires re-thinking everything,…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Tech holds great promise for students with autism

January 25, 2023April 11, 2018 by Julia Ottesen

Research indicates that due to a heightened interest in visual materials combined with strong visual processing capabilities, many individuals with autism benefit from using technology. From devices to…

District Management

Beyond ESSA: How to use your data to make informed decisions

April 10, 2018 by Mike English

The deadline has passed for states to submit final Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plans. Now it’s up to school districts to figure out how to capture and…

STEM & STEAM

Girls and STEM: A female engineer shares her path

April 26, 2018April 10, 2018 by Sydney Guillory

Many people leave Disney World dreaming of becoming a princess, but when I experienced Disney for the first time as a three-year-old, I left the parks with a…

21st Century Skills

How we built an ePortfolio platform for our district

April 9, 2018 by Nate Davis

As technology increasingly sweeps through classrooms, it is crucial that educators capitalize on digital tools that will allow them to effectively engage students and set those students up…

District Management

Districts turn to tech to prevent school violence

April 9, 2018 by Laura Ascione

School violence regularly occupies news headlines, turning students into activists as they demand gun control and call on lawmakers and ... Read more

App of the Week

App of the Week: Albert

April 9, 2018 by Common Sense Education

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

eClassroom News

3 tips to help inspire self-reflection in teachers

April 6, 2018 by Anthony Fitzpatrick

As the supervisor of instruction in Haddon Township School District in New Jersey, I would love to be able to give my teachers feedback every week. Feedback is…

District Management

Want to put your data into action? Here’s how!

April 6, 2018 by Brian Sharp

Classroom assessments represented a nearly $1.6 billion market in 2017, and that market is expected to grow by 30 percent through 2020. In fact, classroom assessment now makes…

Computers may help K-8 math teachers understand students’ thought processes

What research says about virtual reality in classrooms

K-12 computer science education makes strides

How does culture impact our ability to learn?

5 ways to ensure cultural inclusivity

App of the Week: Adobe Capture CC

How to integrate emotional intelligence into the classroom

Want to improve literacy in your school? Here’s how

Pay attention! 5 ways to improve your students’ attention spans

A tale of two competency-based districts

Tech holds great promise for students with autism

Girls and STEM: A female engineer shares her path

How we built an ePortfolio platform for our district

Districts turn to tech to prevent school violence

App of the Week: Albert

3 tips to help inspire self-reflection in teachers

Want to put your data into action? Here’s how!

Phoenix K-6 School Taps Power of VR and Storytelling to Bring Subjects to Life for Students

AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Winners Announced

Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

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