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Plenty of schools have no-zeroes policies. And most teachers hate it, a new survey finds
Many schools are rethinking what students should have to do to get a high school diploma, and how much emphasis should be put on grades
5 of the biggest education trends in 2023
As new education trends lead to innovative teaching and learning, here are some of the top trends to look for
How to engage your students in order to build literacy
Engaged students are students who are excited to learn--and increased engagement can lead to better literacy learning
How you can improve student performance with virtual tools
Edtech tools are constantly evolving, and virtual tools can play a major role in how students achieve success
Learning needs joy and civility
As educators gather in New Orleans, conversations turn to social and emotional learning, embracing evolving technologies, and how to rethink teaching and learning
Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement
Teachers must build strong, trusting, and collaborative relationships with their students in order to ensure student engagement increases
How to keep your students weird
It’s great to be weird—here are three strategies educators can use to help students embrace their weirdness
5 tips to help students master foundational skills
After the pandemic, many teachers, schools, and districts want to reassess their foundational skills instruction
4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces
New collaborative spaces are helping educators take their instruction to new levels
Your classrooms might need digital assistants
Digital assistants are giving teachers another unique way to engage students and help them learn
Hey teachers–what is your ‘why?’
Building a positive school culture and creating routines to benefit communities of educators can support teachers and highlight their hard work
New research offers major insights into post-pandemic learning
Annual Speak Up Research shows shifts to digital tools, virtual learning, and new roles that educators play in post-pandemic learning environments
3 “keepers” from teaching in a pandemic
The pandemic has taught us about rumbling with new challenges and continuously pressing forward to meet the needs of teachers and students
7 strategies to counter student learning loss
Educators must help students overcome COVID-related learning loss while also contending with possible future instances of missed lessons and school closures
6 ways to create stellar student engagement
Be it a traditional or virtual learning space, the goal is to keep students engaged--here are some strategies you can use in your classroom
How to apply the 4 pillars of opportunity in literacy instruction
Addressing the inequities in K-12 education can seem overwhelming or even impossible for teachers and administrators—but there’s hope
SAM Labs Launches Successful Teacher Accelerator Program
SAM Labs' Successful Teacher AcceleratoR (STAR) Program is a free, personalized instructional coaching program aimed at creating superstar STEAM and coding teachers by utilizing SAM Labs tools and resources.
‘Forest schools’ grow in popularity during distance learning
Stomping through puddles, scrambling over fallen logs and digging in the dirt with sticks may not sound like traditional educational ... Read more
First-of-its-kind, all-electric mobile preschool
The all-electric Winnebago Industries Specialty Vehicles ‘Magic Bus’ will bring learning to young children throughout the community beginning in October through the Vail Valley Foundation’s YouthPower365 education programming
Mapping the Universe of Edtech That Connects
Check out this map of edtech tools that connect students to new people, supports, and opportunities
The other gap that schools aren’t talking about—relationships
Achievement data reveal that gaps by income have remained relatively flat, or uneven at best
4 ways to customize classroom goals for students
Highlighted research and examples from educators on social media reveals how using custom goals for students is worthwhile.
Did you know? 15 new digital curriculum products, developments
Don't miss this recap of the latest technology product news, reports, and research
In the marketplace: Funding for active learning, a helping hand for innovative programs, and an interactive book program
Don't miss this recap of the latest technology product news, reports, and research
In the marketplace: Minecraft Education Edition, apps for ELLs, digital citizenship, and more
Don't miss this recap of the latest technology product news, reports, and research
In the marketplace: Digital learning, NGSS resources, IT partnerships, and more
Don't miss this recap of the latest product news, reports, and research in the ed-tech world
Who are the educators driving flipped learning?
Annual list identifies educators pioneering, supporting the flipped learning movement
14 classroom management strategies to increase student learning
Different tools can be used for behavior management, effective instruction, and managing the physical classroom
Tutoring marketplace offers on-demand learning
The social learning marketplace MindSpree is revamping the tutoring landscape by offering on-demand services nationwide. The Arizona-based education technology company ... Read more
Cricket Media, Smithsonian launch 2016 Global Folklorist Challenge
The Challenge invites kids 8-18 from around the globe to explore and share cultural traditions and learn professional folklorist investigation, interview and reporting skills
Nampa School District 131 becomes first in Idaho to implement the itslearning LMS
Nampa School District converts to digital learning platform to manage and organize curriculum, support all instructional practices and maximize the district’s 1:1 implementation
The link between arts-based learning and STEM
AoSL releases research report linking arts-based learning to STEM innovation
Boom Learning encourages resource sharing, less printing
Boom Learning enables teachers to make, share, and sell interactive teaching resources
College Choice releases 2016 rankings for best business schools in the world
College Choice, which focuses on college and university rankings and resources, has published its 2016 rankings for the Best Business ... Read more
Missouri schools get help preventing cyberbullying
Extended partnership between MOREnet and Gaggle includes student safety services
The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind
Catch up on the most compelling K-12 news stories you may have missed this week
Course Hero for Educators launches to help teachers save time
Company announces that more than 60,000 educators use the platform
Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments
