November 2018

7 reasons why we need innovation in schools

November 15, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Innovation is more than a buzzword today--it's something educators strive for in their classrooms, schools, and districts. We can't test students on their innovation, but we can encourage…

SEL & Well-Being

We all teach SEL: Empathy activities & tools for students

December 13, 2018November 15, 2018 by Danny Wagner

Building social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as empathy requires face-to-face interactions, meaningful discussion, and reflection.

District Management

How individualized supports for students with autism promote success in the mainstream classroom

November 14, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is, at its heart, a processing disorder. And while the students with ASD face a variety of challenges depending on where they fall on…

District Management

Principal prep is changing for the better

November 14, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Universities are starting to change their principal prep programs to better prepare principals to meet real-world challenges, according to a new RAND Corporation report. The report looks at…

eClassroom News

3 ways to navigate American politics in the classroom

November 20, 2018November 13, 2018 by Toni Rivera Ramos

In our current social climate, it can be tricky for anyone, especially a teenager, to talk about politics and the role of government. But as educators, it’s our…

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Research says these math, ELA apps may be the most effective

November 13, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Most school's aren't using learning apps enough to actually impact student outcomes--but some might help students increase achievement, according to new research from BrightByes. Many students don't meet…

District Management

What is COPPA?

November 12, 2018 by Jeff Knutson

The Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act, more commonly known as COPPA, is a law dealing with how websites, apps, and other online operators collect data and personal…

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Pernille Ripp

November 16, 2018November 12, 2018 by Patrick Larkin

This week’s #BloggerMondays share is the wonderful blog of Pernille Ripp, creator of The Global Read Aloud and a relentless advocate for creating environments that instill a passion for…

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OnEducation Podcast

November 9, 2018 by Ellen Ullman

OnEducation is a source of entertaining and timely conversations about “teachers, teaching, and everything in between” as well as trusted, expert-level opinions on the best software and technology…

District Management

Leave little to chance with a discovery-driven approach to blended learning

November 9, 2018 by Jenny White

Almost every educator I’ve asked about leading a blended-learning initiative has expressed that building a blended program is a process, not an event. That’s a big reason why…

STEM & STEAM

6 resources for National STEAM Day

November 8, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Smart is the new cool, and that's the message behind this year's National STEAM Day on November 8. The impending STEAM worker shortage is no secret, and districts…

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3 steps to implementing an ecosystem of phonics-based learning

November 8, 2018 by Kimberly Jay

When Florida State Assessment scores revealed that our third-graders were under-performing in reading, my colleagues and I analyzed the data to determine the root cause of performance. The data…

eClassroom News

5 doable digital citizenship goals for teachers

November 7, 2018 by Erin Wilkey Oh

digital citizenship is important for students and teachers

Internet safety, online privacy, cyberbullying, media balance, online relationships, news and media literacy -- digital citizenship topics tackle big questions. It can feel daunting to integrate lessons on…

STEM & STEAM

3 ways to tell stories with robots

November 7, 2018 by Amanda Puerto Thorne

Though coding and robotics is new to almost all of the students coming into my workshops and classes, storytelling is something they’re familiar with. As the manager of…

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How to fight fake news

November 6, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

Twenty years ago, it was easier to identify fake news. There were the tabloid papers in the grocery store checkout line and the sensationalized “news” programs that promised…

District Management

7 steps for a smooth technology deployment

November 6, 2018 by Cheri Burke

As the director of student learning at a pre-K-12 school district, my job is to deploy technology that will prepare students for college and career readiness. So, when…

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Why our district is investing in AI, AR, VR, and MR

November 5, 2018 by Samuel Mormando

For most of our students, it’s hard to imagine communicating without email or text message. The number of ways our students learn, share, and communicate has grown exponentially…

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The Principal of Change

November 5, 2018 by Patrick Larkin

The Principal of Change, a blog by George Couros, needs to be at the top of every must-read list. Couros, ... Read more

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How I gave my students voice and increased collaboration

November 2, 2018 by Raymond Steinmetz

When I first started teaching a decade ago, I would do anything to maintain control in my classroom. Rarely were students allowed to speak without raising their hand.…

7 reasons why we need innovation in schools

How individualized supports for students with autism promote success in the mainstream classroom

Principal prep is changing for the better

Research says these math, ELA apps may be the most effective

What is COPPA?

Pernille Ripp

OnEducation Podcast

Leave little to chance with a discovery-driven approach to blended learning

6 resources for National STEAM Day

3 steps to implementing an ecosystem of phonics-based learning

5 doable digital citizenship goals for teachers

3 ways to tell stories with robots

How to fight fake news

7 steps for a smooth technology deployment

Why our district is investing in AI, AR, VR, and MR

The Principal of Change

How I gave my students voice and increased collaboration

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

Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report To Guide K-12 Decision-Making

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

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