5 ways to make STEM more engaging and less complicated
It’s no secret that over the years and due to more standardized testing, science has become a backburner subject in many American elementary schools. Teachers often tell me…
Month: February 2020
How technology helps us turn dreams into reality for students
If we have the ability to help make a student's dreams come true, what’s stopping us from doing so? That’s something I wondered when I was a high…
IT Solutions: Hardware and Management Guide
We are excited to bring you the fourth in a series of eSchool News Guides, which are full of resources, ... Read more
5 common insights from state education leaders
I remember when State Education Agencies (SEAs) primarily focused on compliance. However, with the U.S. Department of Education taking a step back from leading on educational initiatives, more…
The top 7 education conferences that aren’t on your radar
The best conferences are generally those that expand your thinking, reframe a current problem, provide practical recommendations, and encourage networking. This list is not a review of the…
Technology in rural schools: Addressing digital equity
The goal of digital equity is to ensure that all students have access to devices, high-speed internet, and opportunities to learn both in school and out. While digital…
5 ways to integrate STEAM into instruction–right now
Picture your last trip to the grocery store. The aisles are filled with options- too many really. For example, selecting a carton of eggs might take a little…
Using robots to bring science to life
As elementary STEAM educators, we have both learned that the best way to teach science is through hands-on exploration where lessons are both rigorous and relative to all…
A female engineer shares her path
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…
Students get much-requested climate change curriculum
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is partnering with Portland General Electric Company on the creation of a comprehensive K-12 curriculum exploring the causes and consequences of climate change, along…