What are the Three Active Strategies?
Innovative ideas for school libraries
Everything a school library should be--and how to get your school library there
School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. It’s in school libraries where students often discover and hone their love of coding and programming, create amazing projects via makerspaces, and where they develop important 21st-century skills.
What are the Tools of Teaching in the Classroom?
Classroom tools facilitate effective instruction, ranging from traditional resources like textbooks to modern technologies and techniques
CTE advocates want more funding as demand increases
CTE programs across Illinois have introduced students to trades such as carpentry and culinary arts, and are helping students land jobs after high school graduation
5 educators share insights into teaching and learning
Educators are committed to ensuring students have rich and diverse learning experiences--here's how they're innovating
Want a stronger workforce? Make reading initiatives multigenerational
Learning to read is a lifelong process--efforts should aim to improve reading standards and outcomes at all stages of life
Understanding learning styles via Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
The challenge for educators lies in recognizing and accommodating diverse learning styles within a single classroom setting
This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love
Teaching ESL students means more than helping them learn English and find their way--it means helping newcomer students fit in socially
Igniting student curiosity through career exploration
Career resources add immense value to classroom instruction for both educators and students
How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.
Bilingual education will only continue to grow, but we must view it as a strength to support and develop
4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking
Often, modern teaching tools stifle students’ curiosity—but this doesn’t have to be the case
Friday 5: The pivotal role of school libraries
School libraries are many things to many different user groups--but they're an absolutely essential part of today's schools
Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking
Leveraging the right technology is one of the best ways to support students during project-based learning activities
Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant
The funds will support efforts to enrich curriculum through science-based literacy methods in elementary education, special education and early childhood education
3 keys to successful summer reading (regardless of the languages students speak)
Begin by focusing on student strengths, provide more books than you think they can read, and maintain excitement by checking in throughout the break
5 things you need to know about the science of reading
Policymakers and educators should continue to develop guidance around the science of reading and evidence-aligned practices
5 ways to teach like a pirate
Stimulating curiosity, fostering creativity, and promoting active participation can create dynamic and immersive learning environments
As states adopt science of reading, one group calls for better teacher training, curriculum
Half of states don’t set specific standards telling teacher prep programs what future educators should know about teaching reading
6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024
As a new calendar year gets underway, new initiatives and trends will emerge to impact teaching and learning
How to help students build critical success skills
There is growing demand for specific success skills, which are associated with higher earnings, adaptability, and career progression
How I’m making learning more engaging for my gifted students
With a targeted model and edtech supports, students of all ages and abilities will enjoy learning activities and develop critical thinking skills
CoSN names 9 edtech hurdles, trends, and tools
Annual report reveals significant shifts in the K-12 innovation landscape
The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers
Data, examined from more than 500,000 aptitude assessments highlights a lack of exposure to key career fields
Classroom tech: The new and the tried-and-true of 2024
Digital natives need an educational system--including edtech tools and digital resources--that uses their natural medium of instruction
More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village
There are advocacy villages everywhere, filled with educators who advocate for and create readers
How ergonomics impacts student success
Schools can investigate these ergonomic best practices to improve comfort for students, both in the classroom and at home
The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024
Celebrating CTE Month in February is a terrific way to raise awareness about your field and get your students excited about future opportunities
Summarized transcription versus real-time captioning: What’s best?
Both technologies help create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment
Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice
Students will have more success becoming self-directed when supported within a positive and caring learning environment
5 educators on what 2024 will bring to education
In 2024, education will see advancements and innovations impact teaching and learning
Trends and challenges impacting CTE in 2024–and beyond
CTE helps students understand the relevance of what they’re learning in school and exposes them to career pathways
Friday 5: Strategies to promote student success
Student success is the driving force behind everything educators do--here's how to support it in your schools
5 of the biggest education trends in 2024
Schools are supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative learning spaces and edtech
How to teach conflict resolution in high school ELA, social studies classes
Educators need to emphasize the value of having an open mind, and model how to listen to and empathize with those with whom we disagree
Friday 5: The many faces of classroom learning
Classroom learning can look different in many situations, but students benefit most when instruction comes from dedicated teachers
Student engagement requires more than edtech tools
At FETC 2024, a look at how educators must go beyond tech integration if they want to boost student engagement
States need to strengthen reading instruction policies
For states to succeed in their efforts to improve literacy outcomes for students, they must ensure teachers are prepared to implement and sustain scientifically based reading instruction
Friday 5: Student learning under the microscope
Student learning is at the epicenter of teaching--here are five important components of successful student learning
5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI
With a little creativity, educators can easily promote engagement and support the development of critical thinking skills in the classroom
6 ways to support multilingual learners in STEM
With high-quality STEM experiences, MLs can develop the problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills they need to succeed
Friday 5: Teaching strategies for classroom success
