3 financial literacy tips for students
While research shows a positive connection between higher education and economic status, it’s important to recognize that the traditional route to higher education does not work for every…
Classroom Innovations
5 reasons to set up a coding program in your district
At Everett Public Schools, we've always had a robotics team at the elementary and secondary levels. Last year we were up to 50 robotics teams within the FIRST…
4 ways to help students talk about tough topics
In a year rocked by a global pandemic, the impact of systemic racism, and acts of political violence, many educators have wondered how to create a “learning space”…
3 ways students can be ready for college and a career
The pandemic has made clear over the past year that how one looks for a college, how one prepares for a career and, ultimately, the importance of education…
Did online learning mostly miss the mark?
Online learning has untapped potential for students across the nation, and while the COVID-19 pandemic forced classrooms online in early 2020, that doesn't mean learning became more innovative…
How the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world
As our world continues to become more connected through technology, today’s students have boundless access to a wealth of information. But, to effectively leverage these resources, students need…
5 fun tools for student collaboration
During the pandemic, side-by-side student collaboration took a back seat to online learning and distanced in-person or hybrid learning. But student collaboration is a cornerstone of 21st-century skill-building,…
5 sites to lighten the lesson planning load
Teachers' jobs involve much more than teaching in the classroom or online. Putting together the right materials and resources for student learning is critical--and that's where the right…
5 immersive learning tools for the classroom
Immersive learning might sound like a no-brainer strategy, but it's a superb way to ensure students are engaged in lessons and core concepts.
5 websites to help students build media literacy skills
Students must understand how to recognize reputable information and how to identify credible, high-quality journalism. Bias is everywhere, and it's necessary for young people today to identify it…