4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year
Educators offer insight into what worked and where they found success in their schools and classrooms this year
Web 2.0-savvy teachers testing old assumptions
Teachers are often portrayed as being clueless about technology, but ever more of them are putting that stereotype to the test, CNN reports.
Math Intervention
Math Intervention U.S. students are lagging behind their peers in other countries in math achievement, fortunately education companies are responding with solutions
Free digital resources aim to capture students interest in science
The Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education have unveiled a new web site that aims to engage students in science education. "Siemens Science Day" provides standards-based videos and hands-on…
Duncan impresses during Senate hearing
At his Senate confirmation hearing Jan. 13, Education Secretary-designate Arne Duncan said he hopes to be able to continue the "Obama effect" with children by improving access to…
Hard times cut state cyber-school enrollments
Pennsylvania's 11 cyber charter schools are the latest victims of the recession, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Intel shows off tablet Classmate PC design
Intel has unveiled the design for a tablet version of its Classmate PC, a low-powered netbook designed for use in primary schools, ZDNet reports.
Phony Facebook pages teach students a lesson
After a college resource company created a legion of phony Class of 2013 Facebook groups--a scheme that could have harvested personal information from thousands of students--some higher-education officials…
25 schools set for shakeup
In his last major act before heading to Washington as President-elect Barack Obama's pick for education secretary, outgoing Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan wants to close or consolidate…
‘Green’ effort causes schools to go paperless to promote events
Schools have long relied on one emissary to deliver paperwork into parents' hands: students' backpacks. But driven by environmental and economic concerns, many schools now are posting notices…
Remarks of President-Elect Barack Obama as prepared for delivery (Jan. 8, 2009)
Throughout America’s history, there have been some years that simply rolled into the next without much notice or fanfare. Then ... Read more
One Laptop Per Child slashes workforce in half, cuts salaries
Citing the poor economy, the nonprofit One Laptop Per Child project announced Jan. 7 that it is slashing its workforce by 50 percent, reducing salaries for the remaining…
Fair-use guide offers copyright protection for educators
Hoping to clear up the confusion over the "fair use" of digital materials in teaching and learning, a panel of university professors has developed a "Code of Best…
Is virtual education the answer to school budget cuts?
Virtual instruction might provide school districts with a way to save money during the poor economy, reports Channel 10 News of Tampa Bay, Fla.
Tracking equipment leads to recovery of stolen school computer
Thieves had better think twice before stealing a computer from the Fort Worth, Texas, school district, reports the Dallas Morning News: Fort Worth school officials say police have…
eMail intervention teaches internet safety
More than half of U.S. teenagers in a recent study mentioned risky behaviors such as sex and drug use on their MySpace pages, according to researchers. But the…
FCC chief drops filters to save free broadband
Before he steps down as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Kevin Martin still hopes to win approval for his plan to auction off a slice of the…
Teachers’ lessons go viral on education video web site
Just as YouTube gave regular people a stage to become famous, teachers are now sharing videos and gaining attention beyond the confines of their classrooms, reports the Dallas…
Waivers free Michigan students to study online, off-campus
Eleven Michigan school districts and one charter school now can allow students to take more courses online and off-campus, reports the Detroit Free Press--a move that could further…
How to create a successful virtual campus
Higher-education leaders are learning that starting a virtual program is a wholly different venture than opening a traditional campus, and the recipe for success requires a different approach.…
Resource Library:
Top Approaches to Skill Building for Future-Ready Students
Integrating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects into curricula—from K-12 to higher ed levels—is essential in meeting the modern workforce’s needs and broadening access to, opportunities in, and participation…
Science & Systems to Support All Readers, Especially Students With Dyslexia
Discover how school leaders can improve instructional systems for students with dyslexia and transform their literacy programs with professional learning, high-quality instructional materials, and proven teaching strategies that help all…
An Innovative Science of Reading Solution Propels Student Success
Student reading scores, skills, and behavior improved significantly when a school district replaced balanced literacy with a powerful multisensory science of reading-based program. Learn how district leaders worked to implement…
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Navigating The Skill Gap Disruption: Elevating the Power of Digital Credentialing
Just recently the federal government put out a national statement that the need to elevate the skill gap for job ... Read more
STEM Lessons Straight from the Classroom
Successful STEM programs for schools have never been more important. For them to work, teachers must work together with students ... Read more
Dyslexia and Instructional Equity: A Conversation for School Administrators
This conversation will explore schools’ systemic challenges that include an outmoded understanding of dyslexia and lack of alignment with evidence-based ... Read more
Harnessing the Power of Edtech for More Effective and Efficient Teaching
Now that nearly every student has a device and access to the internet, how can we use technology to maximize ... Read more