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It’s not about the tech, but about how you use it

August 9, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Tech for tech's sake won't pass muster--here's how to use today's edtech tools and resources for maximum impact on teaching and learning

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity; 3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout; and…

Gen Z students are aiming for STEM careers

August 9, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Gen Z students have a keen interest in STEM--an interest that continues to grow particularly among women and students of color

A majority of high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by…

Mastery learning can help close pandemic learning gaps

August 8, 2022 by Khan Academy Staff

As education emerges from the first two years of the pandemic and looks to the future of learning, educators are focused on how best to mitigate learning gaps

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for its first post-pandemic school year, the results of a new Khan Academy survey of teachers offers hope…

Why teach digital writing to students in 2022?

August 8, 2022 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer

Digital technologies enable communication and collaboration--teachers can use them to make students more productive with digital writing.

Have you ever thought of your students alongside Hemingway, Shakespeare, and other well-known writers? They are actually: All their messages, blogs, and social media posts go online today,…

3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout

August 5, 2022 by Ishmael Tabales, Principal, Union Hill Elementary School

An elementary principal explains how he creates a sense of purpose throughout his school without causing unnecessary anxiety and fear

When I came to Union Hill School about seven years ago, we were not performing at the level we wanted to in terms of state assessments. With some…

With the right instruction, tech opens doors for ELLs

August 5, 2022 by Gwen Snow, Principal, Newcomer Academy, Jefferson County Public Schools

One device can open many doors for English language learners, especially if they take their edtech home and teach their family members to use it

Even before COVID-19, reading scores among U.S. students had been declining for the first time in a decade, something that jeopardizes a generation’s achievement and mobility. As this…

Phenix City Schools Awarded Cognia STEM Certification

August 4, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Phenix City, Ala. (August 4, 2022) — Phenix City Schools (PCS) are now STEM certified, becoming the largest and fourth ... Read more

Teachers Know Students Need Social Emotional Learning, Face Challenges Delivering Support, According to New Survey From ReadTheory

August 4, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WILMINGTON, DE – August 4, 2022 – A new survey reveals that while teachers know their students need help developing ... Read more

How to ensure both security and accessibility in your district’s IT strategy

August 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Cyberattacks are running rampant in education--experts share tips to keep your district's network safe while ensuring ease of use

Keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority, particularly now in the wake of skyrocketing cyberattacks. When it comes to fighting cyberattacks, schools need…

3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity

August 4, 2022 by Michael Webb, CTO, Identity Automation

Curriculum and IT leaders can work together to ensure strong cybersecurity practices as they strive to protect sensitive data and information

There are a few helpful benchmarks that can assist IT administrators in their ever-evolving quest to bolster cybersecurity measures and limit schools’ exposure to pervasive attacks.

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