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5 ways a more equitable school-home communication system helped our district

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by Efraín Tovar, English Language Development Teacher, Selma USD & Norma Barajas-Ruiz, Director of State and Federal Programs, Selma USD

School-home communication became even more critical during the pandemic—here’s how one district turned it into a key tool

The pandemic has forced districts to rethink how they communicate with parents, and things aren’t going to go back to the “way they were” anytime soon (if at…

How technology can support diversity in the classroom

January 19, 2022 by Joanna Barney, Gifted and Talented Specialist, Fort Mill School District’s River Trail Elementary School

Digital resources and innovative teaching strategies can go a long way in supporting--and celebrating--diversity in the classroom

Diversity, according to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, is the condition of having or being composed of differing elements, especially the inclusion of people of different races, cultures, etc. in a…

4 predictions for computer science education in 2022

January 7, 2022 by Bryan Flaig, Education Consultant, Makerspaces and STEM

After COVID helped shrink the technology gap for students, there has never been a better time to go all-in on computer science education

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools.…

How coding shapes students’ future success

January 7, 2022 by Yasser Jilani, COO and Co-Founder, Code With Us

Here are three major and far-reaching reasons why building coding skills in students should start as early as possible

With unpredictability fast becoming our daily bread, what can be more important than preparing the next generations for future challenges? Every parent wants to secure the best foundation…

How edtech discoveries during the pandemic can turn into innovations after

December 28, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Some of the quick shifts schools navigated during pandemic learning have become permanent parts of learning--what will this look like moving forward?

3 ways to promote diversity in the classroom

December 27, 2021 by Joanna Barney, Gifted and Talented Specialist, Fort Mill School District’s River Trail Elementary School

As an educator, with over 17 years of experience, I’ve heard the word diversity used in various contexts throughout my career. However, over the last 16 months or…

3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access

December 9, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The E-rate program is a critical factor in ensuring schools and libraries are able to provide access to online digital resources.

The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring "mission-critical" internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and…

How online education serves special needs students

November 18, 2021 by Beau Neal, CEO & Founder, SYS Education

The right approach to online learning can allow for even more customization and individualization of curriculum for special needs students

Over the past few years, the pandemic made online education the de-facto schooling format for nearly all Americans. While it proved viable for many, it also exposed some…

How to apply the 4 pillars of opportunity in literacy instruction

November 4, 2021 by Dr. Liz Brooke, CCC-SLP, Chief Learning Officer, Lexia Learning & Dr. Suzanne Carreker, CALT-QI, Principal Educational Content Lead, Lexia Learning

Addressing K-12 literacy education, literacy instruction, and literacy curriculum inequities can seem overwhelming or even impossible for teachers and administrators—but there’s hope.

Consider this: 95 percent of students have the capacity to learn to read, according to the National Institutes of Health, yet only about 34 percent of fourth and…

5 ways for school leaders to promote equity, student agency

November 1, 2021 by Laura Ascione

New Project Tomorrow research documents how technology use can support more equity and engaging learning experiences for all students

Students continue to struggle against persistent educational inequities, and while they report worrisome levels of disengagement, a move toward student-directed learning could help students and educators alike find…

5 ways to prepare and teach online classes

Online tutoring is becoming more accepted for people every day. With the coronavirus pandemic still affecting the world, there’s never been a better time to work remotely.

How is technology impacting literacy?

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? And is the way our young people consume information negatively impacting their growth as learners?

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5 ways a more equitable school-home communication system helped our district

How technology can support diversity in the classroom

4 predictions for computer science education in 2022

How coding shapes students’ future success

3 ways to promote diversity in the classroom

3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access

How online education serves special needs students

How to apply the 4 pillars of opportunity in literacy instruction

5 ways for school leaders to promote equity, student agency

Discovery Education and TrueSport Partner to Present a Unique, Virtual Town Hall Exploring the Life Skills Students Need for Success Beyond Sports

The State of Utah Empowers Educators to Close the Career Exposure Gap for Students Across the State

Arizona Department of Education Names i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Universal Literacy and Dyslexia Screener

VHS Learning Celebrates Twenty-Year Partnerships with Schools and Educational Consortiums

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