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
Five ed-tech stories to watch for 2009
Recently, we posted a look back at the 10 most significant educational technology stories of 2008. Now, here's a look ahead at five stories that could have a…
College applications clog online system
As a Jan. 1 deadline loomed for thousands of college applicants, the computer system that handles online applications for some 350 colleges and universities was overwhelmed by the…
Several states push to stem cyber bullying
The growing problem of cyber bullying has led to a push among states to pass laws aimed at clamping down on the student-spun harassment, intimidation, and threats coursing…
No shoes? No problem for this college interview
For her college interview, Avery Cullinan put on her best outfit but didn't bother with shoes. She sat in her living room, smiled into her computer's webcam, and…
$2.2 million for safe school initiatives
The Safe Schools/Healthy Students program supports the implementation and enhancement of integrated, comprehensive community-wide plans that create safe and drug-free schools and promote healthy childhood development.
Aspen Institute scholarships for public high school juniors
The Bezos Scholars Program and the Aspen Institute have teamed up to offer 12 public high school juniors who are independent thinkers, demonstrated leaders and engaged community members.…
$2 million awards to assist in teaching American history
Note: Deadline for intent to apply is Jan. 12. Local educational agencies that work in partnership with an institution of higher education, a non-profit history or humanities organization,…
$425,000 to help migrant farmworkers complete first year of college
Institutions of higher education or private non-profit organizations, including, faith-based organizations, are invited to apply for grant awards to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their children receive…
$750 stipend for American history workshops
As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' We the People program, Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops for Schoolteachers are offered to provide the opportunity…
$475,000 awards to help migrant farmworkers obtain GEDs
Institutions of higher education or private non-profit organizations, including, faith-based organizations, are invited to apply for grant awards to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their children obtain…
$4,400 awards for summer seminars and institutes
Each year the National Endowment for the Humanities' Division of Education Programs offers teachers opportunities to study humanities topics in a number of summer seminars and institutes. Seminar…
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…
Webinars:
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