Now is the time to plan for next year’s technology upgrades
While school districts are well underway into their new year – and their new budget – many are already planning for the year ahead, and technology remains one…
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The State of Computer Science report reveals progress and challenges in U.S. education
The 7th annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States dropped today. It provides an update on national ... Read more
Casio and Open Up Resources Launch New Innovative Partnership to Enhance Mathematics Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the first step in a new partnership focused on equity in math education, Casio and Open ... Read more
Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Launches Sister Schools Program Across Four States and the Territory of Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) today announced the launch of the ALAS Sister Schools Program, ... Read more
Solving IT staffing challenges with managed services
Historically, K–12 school systems have taken a “do-it-yourself” approach to deploying and managing their network infrastructure. This DIY model ... Read more
The Benefits of Consolidating School Building Systems
Managing any building is complex, and when it’s a school, reliable performance is essential for supporting classroom focus, as ... Read more
How summer learning can save education
Aaron Dworkin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), discusses solutions to pandemic learning loss, teacher burnout, equity issues, and more.
District leaders: Act now to avoid financial disasters after COVID relief funding ends
Among all institutions impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, few faced challenges as profound and fast-moving as America’s public schools. But as many large organizations return to normal, school…
5 steps to help students with reading-based learning differences
Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school. These challenges, however, aren't indicative of a student's intelligence or potential.
15 questions to ask when evaluating communications platforms
The importance of effective home-school communications has never been higher. Families expect to be kept informed of their child’s activities, academic progress, and expectations.
Edtech integration, student engagement are top goals for new school year
Educators are optimistic about implementing new edtech tools, including AI and gamified learning, and are prioritizing student engagement as the new school year gets underway, according to a…
Teacher burnout persists, but solutions are emerging
The AFT and Educators Thriving for a yearlong study culminating in a new report, “Beyond Burnout,” which details research-based solutions to improve the chronic levels of stress and burnout.
Use tech to reassess assessment
Joe Feldman, author of the recently updated Grading for Equity, explores the thorny issue of imbalanced grading and how technology can aid in more accurate, unbiased, and motivational…
3 ways superintendents can maximize resources this school year
As the new school year kicks off, superintendents across the nation are evaluating resources needed for the year ahead to ensure that everyone has what they need to…
5 reasons to use a one-stop-shop communications platform
When our School Administrative Unit (SAU) set out to find a communications platform that all six of its schools could use across all grades, we had good reason…
The S.M.A.R.T. Approach to Modernizing Your School District’s Infrastructure
Switches, routers, and firewalls may not be as glamorous as tablets or smartboards, but a school district’s digital infrastructure plays ... Read more
As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount
Shoring up cybersecurity practices in the education industry is quite the feat. User authorization is extremely challenging, as IT professionals must navigate through different levels of access for…
Solving school transportation troubles with Title I funds
Low-income students are often subjected to daunting challenges, but getting a ride to school shouldn’t be one of them. Federally funded resources are available that can be used…
How To Beat Teacher Tech Resistance
Julianne Ross-Kleinmann, data analysis & technology integration specialist at Ulster BOCES in New York, shares her experiences encouraging tech-hesitant teachers to embrace technology that improves teaching and learning.
Leadership coaching as a catalyst for change
Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and breaking the cycle of inequality. Yet, education leaders working in underserved communities face a daunting task as they confront disparities…
4 ways to implement mental performance coaching in schools
Picture this: empowered educators equipped with the insights and strategies of mental performance coaching in schools. They possess the transformative ability--well-established in athletics but yet to be fully…
5 critical things to know about the new SAT
In the shifting, ever-changing landscape of American education, a major transformation is on the horizon. The SAT, an iconic rite of passage for college hopefuls since its inception…
9 big ideas to bolster the teaching profession and boost student learning
America’s schools face a number of warning signs about the teaching profession: higher turnover, lower morale, declining interest in the profession among college students, persistent shortages in certain subjects. These…
The teaching profession is facing a post-pandemic crisis
Howard McLean is worried. The superintendent of a rural school district 50 miles outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, McLean is not sure how he is going to be…
How IT leaders tackle 7 digital asset management challenges
With kids out the school door for the summer, IT leaders now face the daunting task of organizing, identifying, and managing the many thousands of devices per district…
How to redefine learning in the digital age
In an era defined by technological innovation, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has become a game-changer in higher education. ChatGPT-4, developed by OpenAI, presents an extraordinary…
Digital tools are a vehicle–not a standalone solution–for trauma-responsive care in schools
Schools play a vital role in nurturing the well-being of their students. And, as the primary setting where children spend a significant portion of their time, schools are…
Effective SEL instruction isn’t possible without this key element
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical component of education today, and that’s especially true in the wake of the global pandemic, which has left many students…
Swivl Launches Engageable, a Real-Time Attention Management Tool That Empowers Educators and Students to Navigate AI Transformation
MENLO PARK, Calif. (Newswire.com) – According to Gloria Mark, Ph.D., attention spans are declining, averaging just 47 seconds on any screen. This ... Read more
The top 6 education trends for 2023
Teachers, we’ve made it! After a long and arduous school year filled with challenges, we have finally reached summer vacation. First, take a moment to give yourself a…
Making the grade: How to spur achievement after NAEP declines
For decades, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has pursued a mission to monitor student academic performance, providing insights into educational progress and long-term trends. It’s a…
Your top 5 school-home communication challenges, solved
Implementing a unified communication solution focused on family engagement provides school districts with multiple benefits. An intuitive, easy-to-use program can standardize communication between school and home, for example,…
ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation
Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down…
3 things Abbott Elementary gets right about new teacher engagement
Abbott Elementary has been widely beloved since its conception, and for good reason. Like many current and former educators, I’ve loved watching the sitcom for the smart humor…
Four reasons why bullying remains a problem in schools
Bullying, and cyberbullying remain persistent challenges to school staff. To effectively address these behaviors, your staff must know what ISN’T ... Read more
How online learning changed the post-covid era
It goes without saying that the Covid-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives in one way or another. The world was forced to adapt to a new…
Specialized Education Services, Inc. Unveils 2023 Staff and Teacher of the Year Winners
PHILADELPHIA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, a premier provider of education services for ... Read more
5 long-term benefits of our online literacy programs
When we started using a new literacy program 10 years ago, our reading scores were mediocre. Within a few years we had moved up to being a Level…
Lightspeed Systems’ New ‘Digital Equity’ Module Provides Actionable Insight Into Students’ Internet Connectivity And School-Issued Device Health When Learning Outside of School
AUSTIN, TX – Lightspeed Systems, the leader in safe, secure and equitable education technology, announces Digital Equity—a module that provides ... Read more
How our district improved a 5 percent attendance rate
Here at Eagle Pass Independent School District, we’re right on the border of the United States and Mexico. Approximately 95 percent of our students are Hispanic, and most…