Several of our high schools in Poudre School District (PSD), Fort Collins, Colorado, serve more than 2,000 students each, and for the vast majority, these are positive places…
One of the most challenging aspects of being a school administrator is addressing the ongoing concerns about safety and security for the students and staff. When I moved…
Snapchat—snap a photo with a smartphone and the image disappears 10 seconds after the receiver opens it. Great for selfies, but also for sending answers on a test.…
It is an exciting time in education. We have an opportunity to ensure that all students develop the skills and understanding necessary to succeed in a highly literate…
Like every other school district in California, Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is in the midst of implementing the new Common Core standards for math and language…
Writing is a challenge for many students. This is especially true for students of diverse backgrounds and students with identified disabilities who are increasingly accessing college. If students…
Will every student pursue higher education? Not necessarily. Should every student be prepared for and have the choice to attend college, or pursue other types of post-high school…
Teaching is as much art as it is science and the best teachers trust their instincts, take risks, and evaluate their practice with data. The proliferation of technology…
Scott Barber, a 7th grade science teacher in the Berea City School District located in suburban Cleveland, Ohio, shares five ed-tech tools worth using in the classroom. Mobile…
Blended Learning requires an effective delivery system. A web based solution that allows courses to be structured effectively, is easy to use and has a range of educationally…
Improved learning is a concern for our nation. Our economic prosperity depends on it, as does our strength as a nation. To improve learning in the 21st Century,…
Jim McDougall, deputy rector of Hutchesons’ Grammar, an independent school in Glasgow Scotland, shares five ways educators can use technology and innovation. I am a deputy rector in…
Desk chairs squeak. Radiators rattle. Vents hum. Classrooms are noisy--and it's only getting worse. Many "open concept" schools don't even have walls to contain noise between rooms. It's…
Teachers operate in complex and lively environments where success depends on their ability to be creative and flexible. As a result, sustainable and meaningful professional development (PD) needs…
How often have we heard that education is changing, and that Flipped Learning/Blended Learning/Integrated Learning/Hybrid Learning/(enter the latest term here) is the future and needs to be embraced…
I am the Superintendent of the Chawanakee Unified School District, which is the home of Minarets High, a three time Apple Distinguished School designee, and a rural, mountain…
Some general research supports the move to Blended Learning, particularly self-paced Blended Learning. This research includes sources as diverse as Daniel Pink, Susan Cain and Anders Ericsson. Daniel…
Teachers can find professional networking online. Educational sites afford convenience, privacy, and expertise in a variety of educational areas. There are also interactive activities for teachers joining an…