How to boost parent-teacher communication
As we prepare for a new school year, many parents would like to know how they can better connect with teachers and stay informed with their child’s progress.
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- How to boost parent-teacher communication - October 21, 2014
- 7 STEM apps designed by students - October 13, 2014
- Students receive innovation grants for games and apps - October 6, 2014
7 STEM apps designed by students
Students from across the United States met with congressional leaders and the Obama administration to show STEM apps and games they've developed.
Students receive innovation grants for games and apps
At a special luncheon in Washington, D.C., 20 students from across the United States received awards from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the Entertainment Software Association as Leaders…
Resources to help teachers explain 9/11
Quiz: Which country has the largest Muslim population? 1) Saudi Arabia 2) Indonesia 3) Egypt 4) Iraq If you guessed Indonesia, a non-Arab Asian country, you are correct!
5 back-to-school apps for special-needs students
Thanks to new technologies, students starting another school year have at their disposal more innovative applications to make the learning process a little easier and more exciting.
5 important K-12 conversations on Twitter
See what K-12 professionals are saying on Twitter about some of the most pressing education and ed-tech issues.
5 apps to keep parents and teachers connected
As we prepare for a new school year, many parents would like to know how they can better connect and stay in touch with teachers. Maintaining open channels…
New app makes reading fun, prevents ‘summer brain drain’
Encouraging children to read at a young age and to continue reading throughout life is a huge challenge for educators and parents. The real trick is to encourage…
Six great ed-tech resources on YouTube
Educators and students are using social media to improve learning and deliver instruction more effectively. This learning dynamic can occur by creating educational websites, communicating about assignments and…
7 ed-tech summer workshops worth exploring
School may last a little longer for some districts than others, depending on how many snow days some parts of the country experienced. But as schools close for…