Beyond Audit Season – A Checklist for Finance
For K–12 school districts, audit readiness isn’t built during audit season. It’s built one transaction at a time—through consistent, controlled, ... Read more
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3 ways students can use AI tools to improve their literacy skills
Some might worry that the introduction of AI tools in the English classroom will simply lead to more cheating and even worse literacy rates, leaving students unprepared for…
How early cognitive training leads to lifelong brain strength
As we continue to make strides in understanding the brain--its strengths and weaknesses, how it develops, and its incredible potential--one idea has continued to strike conversation: the profound…
The economic squeeze: Understanding how inflation affects teacher well-being and career decisions
In recent years, the teaching profession has faced unprecedented challenges, with inflation emerging as a significant factor affecting educators' professional lives and career choices.
The Road to Efficiency for K-12 Schools
This whitepaper discusses the financial challenges faced by K-12 school districts and advocates for the modernization of travel, expense, and ... Read more
Rethink the ordinary: 10 benefits of interactive solutions for education
In this era where technology influences nearly every aspect of life, education has an essential technology leadership role to ... Read more
5 steps to a successful literacy training rollout for teachers
A lot of teachers assume that once students get to fourth or fifth grade, they already know how to read. And while this is true most of the…
Radical transparency in school benefits: A smarter way to manage public dollars
For public school districts across Florida and much of the country, employee benefits--particularly health insurance--are among the largest and fastest-growing budget line items.
How to avoid cognitive debt by building critical thinking skills
As AI tools become increasingly embedded in K-12 education, they offer personalized learning, real-time feedback, and access to information at unprecedented speed.
Gen Z educators embrace AI tools more often than Gen X
While educators demonstrate enthusiasm for AI’s efficiency and accessibility benefits--especially younger educators--they also have a desire to preserve the human element in teaching and a demand for clearer…
Family engagement is critical to COVID academic recovery
Family engagement is an essential part of continued COVID recovery, but is often misunderstood when education policy is formed, leading to a lack of involvement from families, caregivers,…
Teacher stress levels have surpassed pandemic-era highs
America’s K-12 educators are more stressed than ever, with many considering leaving the profession altogether, according to new survey data from Prodigy Education.
One-Two-Three-Read!: A motivational reading program that works
How can educators transform reading into something students want to do rather than have to do? That’s the question we set out to answer when we created One-Two-Three-Read!.
Preparing for the interview season
Spring brings not only showers and flowers, but it also brings the opportunity to interview for new education positions. Preparing for an interview involves several key steps that…
How schools can effectively manage student activity funds with digital wallets
Earlier this year, students on a Florida debate team were devastated to discover that their coach had stolen thousands of dollars from the club’s student activity fund, emptying…
Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching
Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide. Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support.
Look who’s talking—Classroom Robotics Continue to Flourish
Who: Brittney Tarr is a PreK-6 STEM Specialist at Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School and a doctoral student at Illinois State ... Read more
Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education
On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they…
Better benefits could help ease educator turnover
When discussing public school employee compensation packages, the conversations often center around salaries. A recent Pew Research Center survey found only 15 percent of teachers are extremely or…
How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap
We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement…
Versaterm Launches the Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal
MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s ... Read more
Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention
Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.
AI’s transformative role in accessibility
AI has tremendous potential to enhance accessibility and support for students--particularly for students with disability, according to a new report from CoSN and CAST.
Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
From increasing student engagement with interactive tools to enabling personalized learning and fostering collaboration, the benefits of technology in the classroom are wide-ranging.
What are the Advantages of Using Technology in the Learning Process?
The integration of education technology in the learning process has revolutionized education, offering numerous benefits. What are the advantages of using technology in the learning process?
What are Some Positive Effects of Technology on Education?
Education technology has revolutionized education, offering numerous positive effects that enhance learning and teaching experiences. What are some positive effects of technology on education?
What are the Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom?
Using education technology in the classroom offers numerous benefits, enhancing engagement, personalization, and collaboration among students. What are the benefits of using technology in the classroom?
New Resources For Managing AI in Schools
CoSN and CAST last released a comprehensive report entitled “AI and Accessibility in Education.” Authored by Fernanda Pérez Perez, a recipient of The ... Read more
Education Technology
Education technology (or edtech) in K-12 education has become an integral part of modern learning environments, transforming how students engage with content, teachers, and each other.
Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Edtech Benefits, AI, and Top Educators
NetSupport – a classroom management solution used throughout the globe – has published the results of a survey asking educators ... Read more
Why Should You Deploy Wi-Fi 7 APs in Your Schools
There are many benefits to deploying Wi-Fi 7 today, including faster connectivity, improved security, and the ability to support high-density ... Read more
Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators
As technology that was cutting-edge not even a decade ago becomes more accessible to all, people are finding new ways to incorporate that tech into longstanding, critically important…
7 principles of outdoor learning for early childhood
Spending time outdoors and engaging in active play has all kinds of benefits for young children. It encourages development of gross motor skills, helps improve coordination and balance,…
4 ways to encourage play in education
As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the…
How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies
Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.
Educators love their edtech, but want more training
An overwhelming majority of educators believe edtech makes teaching and learning better, according to a new survey from classroom management solution NetSupport.
SMART Technologies Unveils the OS-Free SMART Board GX Zero
CALGARY, AB – SMART Technologies is excited to announce the launch of the company’s latest interactive display for education and ... Read more
Igniting student curiosity through career exploration
Over my 25 years in the classroom, I’ve seen educators successfully overcome a variety of challenges to help their students learn. However, student engagement remains a challenge for…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA ... Read more
K-12 schools aren’t ready for AI’s risks or benefits
Almost all school superintendents (97 percent) say that schools have an obligation to teach students how to use AI effectively and responsibly. Still, only 37 percent have a…