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Cybersecurity learning standards offer a new look at a consistent threat
New K-12 cybersecurity learning standards aim to build awareness and create a more diverse talent pipeline
Preparing the K-12 network infrastructure for common core and online assessments
Like many school districts across the United States, the Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD) in New Hampshire is making the move to Common Core. As part of…
Fixing technology’s biggest failure
In the last 30 years, schools have invested billions of dollars to deploy technology in classrooms with questionable benefit to students. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)…
7 ways to support summer learning–right now
School's out for summer! But learning doesn't have to stop. By now, you're probably familiar with the term "summer slide," and with efforts to keep students engaged in…
Help students find their perfect college, quickly and easily
It’s never too early to start planning for college but, the mammoth task of balancing budgets and searching state or nationwide for a suitable school can be daunting.…
How an iPad can transform music classes
It’s no surprise that many teachers and superintendents view music as vital for a holistic learning experience. According to a study by McMaster University, students who took one…
7 engaging video sites for teachers and students
Students have different learning styles, and teachers strive to individualize instruction whenever possible. But videos often appeal to students of all learning styles when they are engaging, informative,…
Project-based learning done right
Two years ago, Kyle was a bored kindergartener at Parkside Elementary School in Coral Springs, Fla. “He wasn’t being challenged enough,” said his mother, Chris Beck.
Why everything about personalized learning is about to change
Be prepared to be amazed...very amazed. A quantum leap in the way online learning materials are organized and presented to students is happening as you read this. It…
7 steps to authentic learning
Why authentic learning? There are so many reasons to choose from, some of the most important being: providing deep purpose for learning, empowering students, providing differentiation and choice…
Here’s how to have the best summer ever
New Common Sense Media resource connects students with summer digital learning opportunities Now that school’s out for summer, many parents ... Read more
Skipping summer slump: Igniting a passion for learning
As educators, we all look forward to summer vacation with elation and a bit of concern. We’re happy, of course, to have a few months off to enjoy…
Op-ed: Does this new curriculum cross the line?
Unfortunately, it seems that school violence has reached an all-time high, as ‘kids will be kids’ bullying has escalated from hurt feelings to suicide, and banned items from…
This method is helping students excel under Common Core
One of the central goals of the Common Core State Standards was to make education more uniform across the country. There were simply too many differences between the…
Vergara case is a ‘shell game’: Editorial
After a close reading of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Rolf Treu’s ruling in the landmark lawsuit challenging California’s teacher tenure rules, Vergara v. State of California,…
50 top books for teachers
Every teacher will tell you that it's one thing to learn about classroom instruction in a teacher preparation program. It's quite another to be in charge of a…
STEM community offers real-world applications for K-12 students
What teacher has not heard students challenge, “Why do I need math? Why am I learning this? I’m never going to use it.” To help teachers answer these…
3 things you might not know about Google for Education
What does it mean to “go Google” as a K-12 school or district? In a recent eSchool News webinar, James Leonard from the Google for Education team gave…
2 vital components for true college, career readiness
To succeed in the real world, a student must have the ability to work well with others, persevere through challenges, and make healthy choices and responsible decisions. Oftentimes…
How games can engage students and improve learning
Teachers have used games as a part of instruction long before the advent of computer games. The reason is that teachers recognize the emotional energy that is created…
Four favorite tools for English language learning
Here are reviews of four high-quality digital tools that can help teach English language skills, courtesy of Common Sense Media and its new Graphite service--a free database of…
Access the best commencement speeches ever
Before the caps fly, commencement speakers offer graduates words of advice and inspiration for the next phase of life – many of which go on to be shared…
What WWII pilots can teach us about math education
Thirty-four years after its predecessor program became the most viewed series in PBS history, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, is introducing a new generation…
9 secrets of innovative schools
Today's schools, educators, and district leaders strive to give students the best education possible. Doing that means being innovative. But in today's world of ever-changing technology tools, assessments,…
5 AV trends transforming the Common Core
Much of the talk surrounding the Common Core State Standards has been about the content being taught, but few are discussing the audio hardware that districts need to…
Want to engage students? Have them create apps
With mobile apps soaring in popularity, some companies have created programs that help teach kids how to design and build their own apps. These programs engage students by…
Become a better writer with 10 writing platforms
When you take a look at the trends in the ed-tech world, you may get the impression that math is the most beloved subject. You will have to…
New interactive guide for digital learning
SETDA has launched The Guide to Technology Requirements, a website to help school and district leaders understand the detailed requirements for the online assessments being developed by all…
4 easy solutions for a successful blended learning transition
The world changes, and when it does the old ways of doing things may no longer work. The answers that used to be correct in the past may…
5 ways to remember STEM’s forgotten ‘E’
STEM education--a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math--has cemented its place of importance in U.S. schools and in the global economy. And while science and math skills…
New STEM app seeks to combat ‘summer learning loss’
Next month, students across the United States will be tossing aside their books for relaxation and outdoor summer activities. Many parents and educators are concerned that summer vacation…
Math and science videos from BLOSSOMS
BLOSSOMS video lessons are enriching students' learning experiences in high school classrooms from Brooklyn to Beirut to Bangalore. The Video Library contains roughly 100 math and science lessons,…
How can teachers inspire learning? By empowering students
How can today’s teachers inspire their students—and how can technology play a role? These questions were the focus of a unique professional development event held May 10th in…
Bing in the Classroom will eliminate adverts at no cost to school districts
As the public and private sectors begin to collaborate to invest in and develop educational opportunities for today’s youth, we must work together to prepare technology driven lessons,…
Here’s how students are driving, retaining learning with visual tech
Seeing is believing. An idiom that never rang more true in education than it does now. As a technology teacher in a project-based, middle school classroom, I always…
The Minnesota Tundra can’t freeze personalized literacy
The Lakeville Area Public Schools’ (LAPS) vision of world-class, personalized learning has driven and accelerated our work in digital learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Personalized…
Blended learning simplified and explained in video
You would never ask students to write without giving them something to write with. You would never ask students to read without the right reading materials. You would…
New: 11 of the best iOS and Android apps
Apps are some of the most popular tools in education, and with good reason--they're easily accessible on mobile devices and can provide quick and targeted help. Understanding how,…
Past Google’s first page: Gauging students’ global search skills
