From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners
While I used to be deeply involved in CTSOs as an advisor and teacher, stepping into an administrator role has allowed me to continue engaging with students in…
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4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change
Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave…
6 ways principals can improve family engagement
As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement. How could I get more parents and guardians to feel connected and interested in getting involved? How…
Enhancing Communication and Safety at American Heritage Charter School with Rise Vision
Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring American ... Read more
4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture
There are four key ways that edtech tools can increase student engagement, and when done correctly, be a catalyst for building a culture of learning.
How 5G connectivity supports K-12 innovation—now, and in the future
Having reliable, high-speed internet access isn’t a privilege—it’s an absolute essential right for students if they are to have access to the digital learning resources and tools that…
Edthena Announces Winner of the 2023 Teacher Leader Impact Award
SAN FRANCISCO – To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, Edthena is announced Megan Schlagel of St. Vrain Valley Schools in ... Read more
How administrators can keep funding in their district
One challenge school administrators face is how to keep funding in their districts, especially as enrollment in public schools continues to decline. As public school funding is often…
Mississippi Principal Named Curriculum Associates’ 2023 Inspire Award Winner
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—Dr. Kiana Pendleton, principal of Laurel Magnet School of the Arts in the Laurel School District in Laurel, ... Read more
Prioritizing teacher well-being can help schools retain talent
As a school administrator, you’re faced with a range of challenges every day. One of the most common at the moment is mitigating the negative impacts of teacher…
4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction
Finding ways to help all students grow academically – regardless of where they are starting from – can be challenging. From my experiences teaching special education, general education,…
Edthena Names Winners of the 2022 Teacher Leader Impact Awards
SAN FRANCISCO (June 14, 2022) – Edthena is announcing this year’s honorees for the Teacher Leader Impact Awards which recognize ... Read more
3 key actions for trauma-informed student supports
Most every K–12 teacher or administrator can anecdotally describe the mental health and wellness challenges their students now face. Statistically, it’s overwhelming—more than one-third (37 percent) of high…
Georgia Principal Wins Curriculum Associates’ 2022 Inspire Award
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., February 17, 2022—Curriculum Associates has named Jamilah Hud-Kirk, principal of Fountain Elementary in Clayton County Public Schools ... Read more
Heroes at Work: Navajo Prep goes all-in on internet access during pandemic learning
Heroes at Work: An Excerpt from Conversations with the 2021 eSchool Media Hero Awards Grand Prize Winners. Click through for the full interview.
3 ways to support students’ mental and behavioral health this fall
Through no real fault of their own, schools and districts around the nation usually struggle to meet students’ mental and behavioral health needs. The demand for services outstrips…
Making a post-pandemic promise
Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Superintendent Chad Shealy is irrepressible. Whether you are talking about COVID response, CTE strategies, or curriculum content, Chad not only makes you feel…
Edthena Names Winners of the 2021 Teacher Leader Impact Awards
Educators from across the country recognized for their measurable impact within the school community SAN FRANCISCO (May 6, 2021) – ... Read more
5 ways to nurture a cybersecurity interest in a healthy way
It’s something no teacher or administrator wants to think about, but what if one of your students is showing an interest in computer hacking? Teachers--sometimes more than parents--can…
ClassTag Launches ClassTag Connect Parent Engagement Platform
ClassTag, the leading parent-teacher communication platform, today announced the introduction of ClassTag Connect, an all-in-one engagement platform that provides robust ... Read more
No-Cost Access to ST Math
With the spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19, schools across the country are temporarily closing. At MIND Research Institute, our mission is ... Read more
Getting the most from collaboration tools
Communication and collaboration are not the same thing. There are many tools that allow educators and administrators to talk to each other, but to take advantage of edtech’s…
5 things to avoid saying to students suffering from anxiety
Currently, schools are being inundated with cases of anxiety in young adults. Although the dramatic increase in attention being paid to the illness has been beneficial to those…
E-Rate Survival FAQs
What (and who) is E-rate? E-rate is a US Federal Program for funding telecom and technology in K-12 schools and ... Read more
Greatest lesson: Teacher buy-in is overrated
One of the greatest lessons my 30 years of experience in education has taught me is that teacher buy-in is, sometimes, overrated.
Getting struggling students to read requires both data and compassion
Too many teachers simply move students along from one grade to the next to be kind, without checking for mastery of skills. Can the impartiality data help?
10 ed-tech resources for school administrators
Sometimes it may seem like teachers get to experience all the technology “fun,” but there are many education technology resources that school administrators can use to meet the…
How administrators collaborate and connect
Ed-tech leaders gathered for a Connected Educator Month webinar to explore what it means to be a connected administrator; how connected administrators empower teachers, students, and parents; and…
Free administrator MOOC focuses on digital learning
A new, free, Massive Open Online Course for Educators (MOOC -Ed), designed to help district and school leaders, is now available, focusing specifically on helping administrators effectively implement…
10 school solutions for mobile device management
Schools are experiencing a huge boom in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Mobile device management (MDM) has never been more vital.
SchoolMAX cited in back-to-school nightmare
It's every district's nightmare: thousands of students arrive on the first day of school with no schedule and nowhere to go ... and parents, teachers, and the media…