SEL & Well-BeingPlaying to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports February 14, 2022 by Danielle Rourke, Senior Higher Education Strategist, Dell Technologies As esports communities become more popular, research-proven practices will be critical in supporting esports athletes and programs
21st Century Skills4 ideas to infuse critical thinking in ELA and social studies February 11, 2022 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education When our students are taught to embrace the hallmarks associated with critical thinking, educators can be assured that students are on the road to a bright future
21st Century Skills5 strategies to build better information literacy in students December 15, 2021 by Ryan Duncan, Editorial Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education Strong information literacy skills are crucial for today's students--here's how to help them cultivate a keen eye when it comes to online content
STEM & STEAMCybersecurity learning standards offer a new look at a consistent threat December 6, 2021 by Laura Ascione New K-12 cybersecurity learning standards aim to build awareness and create a more diverse talent pipeline
SEL & Well-BeingBuilding student resilience yields positive mental health behaviors September 8, 2021 by Paul LeBuffe Enhancing student resilience is a natural outcome of a high-quality education--and positive patterns and behaviors are a result
College and Career ReadinessIt’s beyond time to showcase all postsecondary education paths December 7, 2022September 3, 2021 by Christine Storms, Ed.D, Dean of Trades, ECMC Education Increased exposure to multiple postsecondary education options will be a key component as the education industry moves beyond the pandemic
Durable SkillsThe future is all about durable skills December 7, 2022August 19, 2021 by Laura Ascione Call them soft skills, durable skills, career skills--whatever they are, they're in high demand, and students need to develop them ASAP
STEM & STEAMNew initiative targets 10,000 underserved students for in-demand cloud computing careers August 12, 2021 by Laura Ascione A new collaboration provides free cloud computing courses, to high school students in underserved school districts across the country
Durable Skills5 skills for future success–and how to help students develop them December 7, 2022August 11, 2021 by Matthew Strine, STEM Teacher, Monessen Middle School/High School Durable skills, soft skills, or 21st-century skills--whatever you call them, these essential abilities will help students build their future success
21st Century Skills3 financial literacy tips for students July 29, 2021 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District Financial literacy is important for students as they navigate life after high school and learn how to make successful decisions
College and Career Readiness3 ways students can be ready for college and a career December 7, 2022July 27, 2021 by Alison Bell, Regional Vice President, Western Governors University Ensuring college and career readiness can be daunting, but these tips can help students prepare for success after high school
21st Century SkillsHow the 4 Cs prepare students for the real world July 26, 2021 by Sandra Love, Ed.D., Director of Education Insight & Research, Mentoring Minds The 4 Cs are more than skills taught in school--they'll stick with students throughout their academic, professional, and personal growth
Digital Literacy3 ways students can develop solid online research skills December 7, 2022July 7, 2021 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer, eSchool News Teaching students how to be critical evaluators of information they encounter during online research is an essential life skill
21st Century SkillsHere’s why civics education should teach students how to self-govern July 6, 2021 by Fred Fransen, Ph.D, CEO, Certell A strong civics curriculum begins in school, but it continues with lifelong learning
Durable SkillsHow to prepare students for the jobs of the future December 7, 2022July 5, 2021 by Joe Lombardi Educating today's students for tomorrow's nonexistent jobs can be a challenge--one educators should be prepared to meet
Coding and RoboticsTeaching coding and design can lead to tech literacy December 7, 2022July 2, 2021 by Jean Sharp, CAO, Apex Learning Courses that help students build technology skills increase students’ tech literacy and their ability to contribute to the workforce
LiteracyHow is technology impacting literacy? December 7, 2022June 14, 2021 by Content Provided by Stride, Inc. Literacy education is evolving to meet the needs of a modern society--but the basics of picking up a physical book remain important
SEL & Well-BeingHow to help children develop executive functioning skills June 7, 2021 by Jess Corinne, Head of Educational Services, Learnfully Executive functioning skills are some of the most important--and most overlooked--skills for kids to learn and build
21st Century SkillsUsing project-based learning to reverse the summer slide May 28, 2021 by Laura Ascione After a tumultuous year, students can use project-based learning resources to keep their brains sharp and avoid learning loss
21st Century Skills11 resources to avoid the summer slide May 27, 2021 by Laura Ascione Learning loss is a big worry among educators, but these activities offer fun learning experiences to keep the summer slide at bay
Durable SkillsWhy durable skills are the next big thing December 7, 2022May 7, 2021 by Laura Ascione Durable skills are in top demand with employers across the globe—meaning students should start developing these skills as early as possible
21st Century SkillsWhy AI is the future of Socratic learning methods May 5, 2021 by Aliki Constantinou, Educational Consultant, Soffos.ai AI plays a unique role in helping to facilitate engaging learning methods that teach students through experience and critical thinking
Digital LiteracyIs digital citizenship the most important takeaway from distance learning? December 7, 2022May 3, 2021 by Katie Salen, Professor, Department of Informatics, University of California at Irvine As our world becomes increasingly connected, the basic elements of digital citizenship will prove critical for students’ continued success
21st Century Skills3 ways to help students do efficient online research March 24, 2021 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer, eSchool News Teaching students how to be critical evaluators of information they encounter during online research is an essential life skill
Coding and RoboticsHow courses like coding and design lead to tech literacy December 7, 2022March 11, 2021 by Jean Sharp, CAO, Apex Learning Courses that help students build technology skills increase students’ tech literacy and their ability to contribute to the workforce
College and Career ReadinessBridging the educational divide with tech skilling December 7, 2022February 11, 2021 by Jacky Wright, Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft US Digital competencies will be essential for students' future success as workers--here's why tech skilling is critical
21st Century SkillsTraining the future workforce for a data-driven society September 27, 2019 by Jordan Morrow An educational imperative: Our students must know how to live and work in a world that is dictated by data
21st Century Skills12 key components of today’s digital classroom May 24, 2019 by Laura Ascione The digital classroom never stays the same--here's what educators say is most important for their students
21st Century Skills5 TED-Ed Lessons to help you teach critical-thinking skills May 14, 2018 by Ellen Ullman Use or revise these engaging customized lessons to help your students "dig deep"
District ManagementBringing the 5 Cs into your classroom April 19, 2018 by Gregory Firn We need to change the way educators teach to better reflect the ways students learn
21st Century SkillsHow we built an ePortfolio platform for our district April 9, 2018 by Nate Davis 3 reasons why digital collections of student’s academic work and accomplishments are a smart investment
21st Century SkillsHow to turn students into entrepreneurs March 16, 2018 by Jenny Kaslin When her students started their own floral business, they developed career skills and earned industry certification
21st Century SkillsHow to teach media literacy February 26, 2018 by Julia Ottesen Learning to decipher real news from fake news is more important than ever before
District Management5 tips for teaching preschoolers coding before reading February 23, 2018 by Grant Hosford Here's why and how to create a great coding experience for younger students
21st Century SkillsHow to bring global learning to your classroom January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 by Susan Tate These tips can help you broaden your students' perspectives
21st Century SkillsCan creativity be taught? January 29, 2018January 29, 2018 by Dianne Pappafotopoulos Here are some ideas to help your students think outside the box
21st Century SkillsPoll: How has technology impacted the future of work? October 27, 2017 by Laura Ascione Americans respond to questions focusing on how technology is impacting education and opportunities.
21st Century SkillsFuture-forward: How to incorporate the 5th ‘C’ of 21st Century learning October 25, 2017 by By Dr. Genevra Walters, Dr. Nicole DeVries, and Jamie Harbin Three educators explain how they include career readiness in their 21st-century learning initiatives.
21st Century Skills4 ways to update critical thinking skills for a massively digital world July 19, 2017 by Jennifer Conroy Teaching expert reveals how to teach critical thinking skills for today’s overwhelmed students.
21st Century SkillsApp of the Week: Connecting kids to careers July 3, 2017 by Meris Stansbury Free app helps kids refine career search, connect to universities.