It’s only recently that I’ve become much more disciplined in my use of the term “student agency” and how I apply it.Thanks to a research assignment on behalf…
Across the country, residency programs are growing in popularity to help address teacher shortages and in teacher preparation. These programs provide alternative licensure for educators who are often…
Research continues to show the benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL), especially with elementary-age students. But as SEL gains ground, educators need to think about best practices for adding…
Building social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as teamwork requires face-to-face interaction, meaningful discussion, and reflection. Edtech is no complete substitute for that, but there are teamwork…
As someone with years of experience working with visually impaired students, I am thrilled by the transition from traditional to digital classrooms--and I am particularly excited by the…
The impact of trauma poses a substantial risk to students--something that is recognized more now than ever before. Increased reports of trauma and tragic circumstances resulting from trauma--such…
The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy—and social media in school is no different.However, says Jamie Knowles, Senior Manager…
Procrastination is something we all experience. Whether it’s studying for an exam, completing a college essay, or finishing a social studies project, all students will inevitably find themselves…
Demographics:Iowa City Community School District serves more than 14,000 students across 30 schoolsBiggest challenge:While it’s known that participating in extracurricular activities benefits students’ academic, social, and emotional development,…
Building SEL in the classroom requires face-to-face interaction, meaningful discussion, and reflection. Edtech is no complete substitute for that, but there are tools that can supplement the development…
Test prep and antsy kids--the sounds and feelings of summer are fast approaching. As a result, teachers are flooded with last-minute to-dos while working to ensure their students…
When schools think about incorporating personalized learning, it may seem intuitive to consider resources like specific technologies or professional development plans. But there’s another critical resource that too…
Without question, some of the most important members of the school community are the school librarians.Also known as library media specialists, school librarians play a unique role in…
Whether you are a first-year teacher or a veteran teacher, classroom and system-wide assessments can be a time of high anxiety and stress for everyone involved.In this recent…
Teachers, school counselors, and school leaders impact student social-emotional learning (SEL) to the degree that they transform each student’s mindset by empowering the self of the student.SEL is…
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