Top trends: How to put a spark in classroom learning
Here are some of the past month’s most popular articles on improving classroom learning: 1. 4 ways I make learning ... Read more
Month: August 2019
Predictive analytics are key to keeping our kids in school
High school graduation rates have reached record highs in recent years. Yet, one matter remains clear: there’s still a lot of work to be done. More than 1.2…
Putting PBIS and SEL strategies into action
An increasing number of districts and schools across the country are exploring social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies as they seek to understand the factors that influence positive student behavior.…
Safe and healthy students are a top priority
A new survey demonstrates a critical need for continued federal investment in a fund that helps schools address the non-academic needs having a dramatic influence on student learning…
Real-world math: Mathematicians are all around us
“One of the challenges of teaching math, particularly in the United States, is that school math seems to come from ... Read more
My district’s “Paperless First Day” challenge
In my district, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, more than 33,000 students have their attendance taken across 40 locations during the school day. While we took attendance online…
5 tools to create compelling digital portfolios
Digital portfolios aren't new, but they continue to be used in unique and innovative ways. When students of any age build a digital portfolio, they're creating a way…
6 strategies to engage girls in computer science
The nation needs to engage more minorities and girls in computer science if it hopes to build a diverse and talented workforce--after all, great ideas and innovation don’t…
Here’s how to upgrade your firewall before your school gets hacked!
In 2018, there were 122 publicly-disclosed cybersecurity incidents that affected 119 public K-12 education agencies across 38 states. Even more ... Read more