Nicole Gerber, NCTQ, Author at eSchool News

6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies

December 7, 2022 by Nicole Gerber, NCTQ

New data and analysis released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) finds ample opportunities for improvement in states’ teacher and principal evaluation policies. With educator quality…

Protecting your schools as cyberattacks rise

December 7, 2022 by Helen Patton, Chief Information Security Officer, Security Business Group, Cisco

No industry is immune to the cybersecurity threats--schools must protect student data and maintain critical services

The number of cyberattacks only continue to grow. Virtually every business you can think of has been hit--cybercriminals have targeted the pipelines we rely on for oil and…

K-12 cybersecurity vendors: Is the threat already in your house?

December 6, 2022 by Brad White, Senior Marketing Communications Professional, ENA

Here are three ways you can better ensure your K-12 vendor selection leads to increased results rather than decreased cybersecurity

K-12 vendors are key components in all aspects of K-12 education. From operational needs such as attendance and payroll to learning applications for reading, science, and mathematics, vendors…

3 ways to bring teacher PD into the 21st century

December 5, 2022 by Darren Reed, Head of K12 Professional Development, Stride, Inc.

A 30-year veteran educator reflects on the changing education landscape, and how teacher PD can better serve today’s teachers

When I started teaching in the early 90s, I was an eager and very green third grade teacher ready to change the world, one class at a time.…

Research points to a widening academic divide

December 5, 2022 by NWEA

Data show that students are now more academically different than their pre-pandemic peers--and an alarming learning gap has emerged. achievement gap

Math and reading scores demonstrate more variability post-COVID, primarily due to a larger gap between low and high academic achievers, according to NWEA, a nonprofit research and educational…

6 key elements to build a successful coaching program

December 2, 2022 by Jason DeRoner, CEO and Co-Founder of TeachBoost

When a coaching program is done right, it works to help support teachers and students, and build stronger districts.

A successful coaching program can have an extraordinarily positive impact on teachers, students, and schools. A recent national survey of educators showed that most districts agree — 75…

Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world

December 2, 2022 by Les Ottolenghi, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer, Stride, Inc.

It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from stranger danger and online threats they face in virtual worlds.

It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online. Teaching them how to navigate these threats must include four…

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

November 30, 2022 by Brittiany Sanford, Director of Schools, Pearson Virtual Schools and Connections Academy

The transition to online learning can be challenging, but teachers and parents can navigate changes with a few strategic actions.

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person…

Students are still behind in math–what needs to change?

November 29, 2022 by Jeanette Nicholas, Teacher, Belle Fourche Middle School

$Educators face the daunting task of addressing lost instructional time from the pandemic, while also managing drops in math achievement and teaching grade-level content$

As students return to class this fall, K–12 teachers and administrators face many challenges—and math instruction is high on the list.

Our district is battling a loneliness epidemic

November 28, 2022 by Dr. Stacey Perez, Principal, Classical Academy High School

Whether talking in-person or virtually, even small conversations play an important role in creating the connections students need. But it can be challenging to carve out time in…

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope to candidates and educators. Certification helps to build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of local employers and government tech initiatives.

4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders

If your school or district is anything like many others across the country, it has undergone transformational changes at a rapid (perhaps even dizzying) pace over the past two years. The challenges you continue to face demand that you influence more change, driven by creative problem solving and a bit of risk.

6 reasons to improve teacher and principal evaluation policies

K-12 cybersecurity vendors: Is the threat already in your house?

3 ways to bring teacher PD into the 21st century

Research points to a widening academic divide

6 key elements to build a successful coaching program

Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

Students are still behind in math–what needs to change?

Our district is battling a loneliness epidemic

Texas’ Corpus Christi Independent School District Expands Partnership with Discovery Education by Selecting New, TEKS-Aligned Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in Science

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