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9 TED-Ed Lessons about different holiday origins

November 23, 2022 by Laura Ascione

With a vast video library and the chance to build and customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons offers something for all topics and content areas

Most schools are gearing up for December break, and students' attention spans are likely to grow shorter each day. But crafting a video-based lesson that explores different holidays…

Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies

November 23, 2022 by Dr. Delonna Darsow, Product Champion, Sourcewell Technology

An SEL platform that tracks the delivery of SEL interventions and brings them together with other data into one whole-child view is valuable.

Although structured social-emotional learning (SEL) has been around since the mid-90s, schools’ focus on SEL has skyrocketed following the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on education.

When I grow up: Nurturing girls to become leaders

November 22, 2022 by Britten Follett

Parents, teachers, and mentors can help better prepare young girls--mentally and technically--for leadership roles and to become leaders.

Growing up, I was the class vice-president; the de facto leader of every group project ever assigned; elementary and high school valedictorian; and the captain of my sports…

5 science lessons that foster students’ social-emotional growth

November 21, 2022 by John Oosterman & Dawn McCotter, Van Andel Institute for Education

With a little intentionality and planning, social-emotional learning skills can be implemented into any content area.

It’s been said, “If a child can do advanced math, speak three languages, or receive top grades, but can’t manage their emotions, practice conflict resolution, or handle stress,…

Schools can do better than retaining struggling readers

November 21, 2022 by Paul Black, Ed.S., NCSP, School Psychologist & Lead Education Specialist, Reading Horizons

Grade retention is ineffective and expensive, but 17 states and Washington, D.C. mandate it (and at least 12 more states allow it) for students who are not reading…

4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces

November 18, 2022 by Melinda Dixon, Assistant Principal, Mulberry High School

New collaborative learning spaces are helping educators take their instruction to new levels and are increasing student engagement.

When we built a new 3-story high school building on our former baseball field, we knew that we wanted to incorporate spaces where students could learn and teachers…

Ransomware attackers head back to school

November 18, 2022 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky

Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected

Just when we thought the painful trend of ransomware attacks on public schools might be waning, news arrived of a massive incident. Over Labor Day weekend, the country’s…

Learn how to modernize your K-12 financial operations

November 17, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Automating your school district's spend management solution should be an integral part of modernizing your K-12 financial operations

Over the past several years, K-12 school districts experienced the limitations of legacy systems. With the recent government funding available for pandemic recovery, a window of opportunity opens…

Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future

November 17, 2022 by Laura Ascione

College completion remains one of higher education's biggest challenges--and one that must be solved

Making higher education the norm for everyone in the nation—and ensuring that people have not just access to higher education, but also the support to complete that education—is…

Give teachers ownership to make computer science a success

November 16, 2022 by Dr. Whitney Dove, Senior Director of Curriculum and Content, Codelicious

To ensure a smooth transition to teaching computer science, education leaders will need to empower teachers during the change

Well-intended computer science initiatives are often met with reluctance and resistance before they even get off the ground. Teachers may see the new initiative as "just another thing"…

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope to candidates and educators. Certification helps to build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of local employers and government tech initiatives.

4 Practices for Innovative School Leaders

If your school or district is anything like many others across the country, it has undergone transformational changes at a rapid (perhaps even dizzying) pace over the past two years. The challenges you continue to face demand that you influence more change, driven by creative problem solving and a bit of risk.

Featured on eSchool News

9 TED-Ed Lessons about different holiday origins

When I grow up: Nurturing girls to become leaders

5 science lessons that foster students’ social-emotional growth

Schools can do better than retaining struggling readers

4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces

Ransomware attackers head back to school

Learn how to modernize your K-12 financial operations

Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future

Give teachers ownership to make computer science a success

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Riverside Insights Wins Excellence in Equity Award for Accessibility Features

Reading Horizons Launches Free Online Community to Support the Science of Reading

CYPHER LEARNING Builds Out Proven Executive Team

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