Six key competencies for effective Pre-K-3 principals
8 apps and tools for classroom SEL
School leaders say SEL is a priority, but they report varying levels of classroom implementation
Robotics enters K-12 classrooms
The lesser-known elements of STEM are enjoying the limelight right now, with computer science and coding moving to the top of educators’ priority lists. Robotics, too, is following…
16 educators new teachers should follow on Twitter
It’s no secret that new teachers need lots of support, and these days, teachers often find support online and through social media. In fact, following just a few…
Coding with the kindergarten crowd
Introducing coding to kindergarten students helps them reflect on their own learning as they develop 21st-century skills such as problem solving and creativity, experts say. Coding has emerged…
Five apps for storytelling, astronomy, and museum art
Each week, we feature a new App of the Week on our website and in our newsletters. These apps are for students or educators and offer a range…
The MaKey MaKey might change the game
Tell me if this sounds familiar... You want to increase student buy-in on a project by designing a challenge with a connection to the "real world." You want…
October: 5 STEM and learning grants you don’t want to miss
School funding continues to present a challenge to school leaders, with budgets seemingly stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important…
Empowering superintendents in the digital age
Superintendents lead. They are charged with preparing students to be college-, career-, and life-ready, and with enabling a 21st-century learning environment. Increasingly, this means leveraging digital technologies to…
10 ways to boost brain power for young students
Research into neuroscience and brain power is among the most fascinating due to its impact on education. And when it comes to young learners, strategies for optimizing brain…
11 TED Talks about science and the brain
Every educator needs some inspiration now and then, and these days, such inspiration can be found online in just a few seconds. The internet brings inspiring and motivational…
7 resources for student collaboration
Collaboration is increasingly emerging as one of today's top skills. Part of the 4Cs, it is needed in K-12 classrooms, in higher education, and in the workforce. Students…
Four research tools for project-based learning
Here are reviews of four high-quality digital tools that can help with project-based learning, courtesy of Common Sense Media and its new Graphite service--a free database of teacher-written…
5 steps to a problem-solving classroom culture
Problem solving is one of today’s top skills—and the math classroom is one of the best places to help students build these skills.
10 ways to pursue digital equity with collaborative leadership
Despite all of the impact of technology in our schools, there is an unfortunate reality: not all students have the same access to digital technologies – especially at…
Resources to help teachers explain 9/11
Quiz: Which country has the largest Muslim population? 1) Saudi Arabia 2) Indonesia 3) Egypt 4) Iraq If you guessed Indonesia, a non-Arab Asian country, you are correct!
Top predictions for tomorrow’s classrooms
Classrooms are changing–how might tech shape the classroom of the future? Given the fast pace with which technology evolves, it’s ... Read more
September: 5 education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
5 back-to-school apps for special-needs students
Thanks to new technologies, students starting another school year have at their disposal more innovative applications to make the learning process a little easier and more exciting.
Get the stats on STEM vs. STEAM
Advocates say STEAM education–with an “a” for the arts–should trump STEM education STEM education is, by now, familiar to educators ... Read more
Use these 4 apps for phonics, art exploration, and more
Each week, we feature a new App of the Week on our website and in our newsletters. These apps are for students or educators and offer a range…
5 important K-12 conversations on Twitter
See what K-12 professionals are saying on Twitter about some of the most pressing education and ed-tech issues.
4 tech tools that met a district’s top goals
The Napa County Office of Education (NCOE) is on a mission to use technology to prepare all students for academic and career success. We have implemented several initiatives…
6 intriguing TED Talks for the new school year
Every educator needs some inspiration now and then, and these days, such inspiration can be found online in just a few seconds. The internet brings inspiring and motivational…
5 apps to keep parents and teachers connected
As we prepare for a new school year, many parents would like to know how they can better connect and stay in touch with teachers. Maintaining open channels…
Prepping students with autism for life after K-12
Transitioning to higher education or the workforce is a challenge for most K-12 students, but it can be more challenging for students with autism as they learn to…
10 privacy steps for every district
It would be hard to name an issue that has taken the education technology world by storm as has student data privacy over the past year. To address…
Trying to change teacher practice? Enlist ‘Bob’
Perhaps the most frequent question I get from school administrators is: How can I get my teachers to use technology? It’s often voiced by a school principal, ed-tech…
5 higher-ed skills to teach K-12 students now
While the Common Core aims to teach students critical skills that can translate to college, career and life (critical thinking, collaboration, and writing), a different set of skills…
5 Common Core priorities for the new school year
As schools gear up to dive back into learning, states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards are outlining their priorities and are identifying their top goals…
3D printing in your classroom–so what?
Two years ago, I was telling a friend about 3D printing, and she thought I was teasing her. After watching several YouTube videos and reading a few articles,…
50 apps for the new school year
As some schools welcome students back and as others gear up to do the same after Labor Day, teachers and librarians have a chance to become familiar with…
6 STEM resources to engage women, minorities
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs are growing each day, expanding to reach students of all ages as they educate tomorrow's leaders. While education stakeholders and policymakers…
27 academic writing resources for students
All teachers and educators are familiar with such a problem of every student as writing. Often, it appears to be very difficult for them to write an essay,…
4 ways games make it ‘OK to play’
While technology is a powerful learning tool, there are still concerns about how tech tools are used, as well as how much screen time young children should experience.…
4 apps for Earth exploration, chemical reactions, and more
4 apps for Earth exploration, chemical reactions, and more This round-up ensures you won’t miss any of our weekly highlighted apps Each week, we feature a new App…
5 TED Talks that delve into education
Every educator needs some inspiration now and then, and these days, such inspiration can be found online in just a few seconds. The internet brings inspiring and motivational…
Six great ed-tech resources on YouTube
Educators and students are using social media to improve learning and deliver instruction more effectively. This learning dynamic can occur by creating educational websites, communicating about assignments and…
4 secure online learning platforms to use
As good educators engage with students outside of the classrooms, usually through office hours, using a secure learning platform might just be the answer teachers have been looking…
10 ways to tell you’re a tech-savvy educator
Technology is a necessary part of formal and informal learning today. After all, students will need tech skills as they move into college and the workforce. Using tech…
12 STEM resources for all grades
