4 key findings on student engagement
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.
How to leverage microcredentials and LERs in K-12
A new report offers recommendations for implementing recognition technologies to advance skills-based learning for historically excluded students
Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions
Looking at GPAs and test scores together in college admissions offers a more comprehensive view of a student's academic potential
The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories
Integrating behaviorist and humanistic approaches helps teachers create a classroom environment that is well-managed and emotionally supportive
What data is necessary to help students succeed?
A deeper look at what a student-teacher conference should entail reveals interesting insights around how to prepare students for lifelong learrning
Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program
Students are the ultimate beneficiaries of professional learning, technology investments, and other efforts that schools make on the literacy front
Post-pandemic growth is limited, but some populations are progressing
An annual report reveals limited and nuanced national recovery, with some select student populations making promising gains
Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare
The collaborative nature of SBHCs allows clinicians to dive into each student's specific needs, creating a personalized curriculum extending beyond medical checkups
Parents prioritize science of reading in classrooms
An annual survey reveals that parents want to see more reading-specific technologies in their child’s school, and they support student and teacher use of AI
Leveraging collaborative e-learning to support UDL
Applying UDL principles to e-learning design reduces barriers to learning, improves engagement, and ultimately improves outcomes
48 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year
It's that time of year--educators and industry leaders offer their expert advice for an engaging back-to-school experience
More gifted students need accelerated paths
The rise of video conferencing means some students can Zoom into higher-level math courses, reducing transportation barriers
Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students
Supporting neurodiversity means there is no “correct” way that brains work--there is a wide range of ways people perceive the world
3 online resources to encourage student career planning
Forging connections between students and industry professionals is key to opening their eyes to future possibilities
Overcoming data center industry staff shortages with skilled tradespeople
High schools and vocational schools could implement programs to introduce students to data center industry careers--and even provide basic training to get them started
6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms
The more paraeducators know about the content and curriculum, class routines, and software programs, the more they can expand instructional options
4 ways to balance rigor and fun in the ELA classroom
A former teacher shares key tips to student engagement: offering students a variety of sources, classroom experiences, and ways to show their learning
Dog Man vs. To Kill a Mockingbird
Whether it’s a graphic novel or a traditional book genre, librarians and teachers know that students are developing key literacy skills
Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory
Recognizing and responding to students’ cognitive needs is key to nurturing intellectual and emotional development
Stop using AI to replicate outdated teaching–get creative, instead
When used creatively and collaboratively, AI can help students learn more than just facts--it can teach them important skills for the future
Maximizing librarian efficiency with collaborative solutions
Collaboration and time-saving digital tools can significantly alleviate librarians’ workload and ultimately enhance student outcomes
5 steps to boost CTE programs and fill workforce pipelines
An increased emphasis on CTE provides a viable solution to a critical and timely workforce issue
Leveraging AI to help special education teachers
Using AI, special education teachers can improve efficiency and productivity
Lifelong learning: Developing skills across all ages
Teachers have the tough task of educating students to meet ever-changing standards and making the process engaging for them
3 strategies to improve attendance for students with disabilities
In building an equitable blueprint to address chronic absenteeism, it's essential to create an inclusive school experience for students with disabilities
Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education
As technology evolves, digital learning tools play an increasingly vital role in special education, helping to create inclusive and engaging learning environments
6 tips to select the right assessments for your district
The right assessment tools can help educators accurately measure students' academic progress
Managing rising student needs under IDEA
With new guidance around monitoring IDEA, districts must understand and address service deficits
5 critical priorities for AI in education
The SREB Commission on AI in Education met to outline AI’s role in education, focusing on AI skill readiness and policy development
Here’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what you think
Survey identifies the critical importance students place on flexible learning, tutors, and regular assessments for academic success
Edtech Top 40 reveals increase in unique digital tool use
The seventh Edtech Top 40 report highlights the reliance on edtech in schools and the importance of maintaining an interoperable technological ecosystem
10 practical and actionable tips for summer learning programs
Research highlights critical recommendations for achieving positive student outcomes and closing pandemic-related achievement gaps
4 videos about the nation’s history
U.S. history is a fascinating and nuanced topic--TED-Ed Lessons offer videos covering much of the nation's history
Lax NYC school cell phone policies put burden on teachers, leave students confused
The patchwork of policies not only between schools but within buildings creates confusion for students and a challenging learning environment for teachers to manage
How to combat misuse of AI in student writing
At ISTELive 24, AI is all around--but so are vetted educator resources to teach students how to use AI as a tool and not as a stand-in for original work
How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum
At ISTELive 24, combining project-based learning with hands-on engagement yields inspiring results
Concerns mount as high school graduates express career uncertainty
Research shows that parents and educators need to help students focus on--and prepare for--life after high school
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
The next generation of workers is weighing in on AI, workforce training needs, and other issues impacting their future
How to balance summer break with summer learning loss
An expert analysis reveals that research around summer learning loss isn’t so clear, but students still need learning opportunities
Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students
