The simplest elementary school science edtech
During the spring of 2020, the global education community faced tremendous disruption as it transitioned to emergency remote teaching in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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5 ways to help educators experience more joy
I was recently working with middle school educators and asked them about the biggest challenges they are facing. Without skipping a beat, they said dealing with discipline issues,…
Take a peek inside this teacher’s Escape Room learning challenges
Escape rooms are engaging for people of all ages—they require durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, determination, and the ability to work in groups to solve challenges.
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 has ... Read more
Student mental health tops list of school safety concerns
Educators participating in a recent survey overwhelmingly believe that the Covid pandemic has increased student mental health needs--and in many instances, mental health issues are the biggest obstacle…
Students know best when it comes to transforming education
Since formalized education was in its infancy, legislators, educational leaders, and governments worked together to develop models that make education more efficient and cost effective--but they often fell…
7 best practices from educators and IT leaders
Educators frequently turn to their colleagues and peers for best practices, inspiration, and new approaches to stubborn problems. After all, who better to offer insight than others who…
How a middle school teacher grew students’ math scores despite pandemic challenges
As a senior at Indianapolis’ Ben Davis High School, Jacob Gregory enrolled in an Exploratory Teaching program. He thought of it as an easy way to leave school…
Partnering for Student Success
K-12 leaders are guiding their school systems through unprecedented challenges. Solving these challenges can’t be done with traditional approaches to ... Read more
Edtech is critical in evolving school environments
K-12 schools are facing a host of new challenges coming out of the pandemic, but many educators and school leaders believe technology holds the key to solving even…
The 2022/23 State of Technology in Education Report
A year of adaptation: how edtech is helping navigate uncertainty and change. We gathered insights from more than 1,700 educators, ... Read more
The pulse of K-12: How superintendents are taking on 2023’s biggest challenges
When an unexpected crisis occurs—say, a global pandemic that forced our entire education system to transform--we believe that eventually, the distress and upheaval will evolve into calm and…
STEM learning offers unique rewards, despite challenges
The positive impacts that U.S. public schools and their communities enjoy from STEM programs were underscored in a new survey conducted among some of the nation’s leading middle…
How to evaluate literacy programs that pledge to accelerate learning
The NAEP results in late 2022 revealed that reading scores fell for both fourth and eighth grade readers as a result of the pandemic. Only 33 percent of…
School social workers fill critical gaps in student care
As a social worker for in-district classroom inside of a Texas elementary school, I have the honor of serving some of the most vulnerable students in our community.…
7 reasons AP automation is the antidote to finance department burnout
Education institutions are forced to do more with less, putting extra stress on employees. Without realizing it, schools often have processes that create even more work, particularly in…
From the classroom to the office: What we can learn from educators entering the edtech workforce
Many educators have left the school environment to join edtech companies, seeking new ways to serve students while solving for the shortcomings they felt in the school-based workplace.…
5 K-12 IT insights from IT leaders
IT leadership is an essential component of school and district operations, and in today's post-pandemic landscape, K-12 IT security is critical in combatting increasing cybersecurity attacks that can…
Improve Student Health And Safety With Better Data Management
Students face challenges from food insecurity to school violence that can hinder their academic success. Download the report to learn ... Read more
Schools must embrace these 4 innovative focus areas to avoid failure
Following years of challenges brought on by COVID-19 and the inequities in education highlighted by the pandemic, decades- and centuries-old educational systems are finally being challenged.
4 key ways schools can strengthen and advance cybersecurity strategies
In a 2022 survey, 72 percent of the participating school administrators responded that cybersecurity was either a priority or high priority for their district leadership and local school…
Building Resilience in STEM – A Whitepaper from VEX Robotics
Making mistakes and iterating to solve problems are an important part of STEM and Computer Science learning. Students respond to ... Read more
Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool
Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today's most valued and essential things, from smartphones…
What is the state of play in edtech?
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery; education must keep pace with evolving ransomware;…
5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023
2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. As a friend and school leader said to me a few months ago, “Innovation is dead, right?”
Building culture and community takes more than a committee
When organizations are mindful and deliberate about generating and maintaining a sense of teamwork and shared goals, team members are put at ease and more productive. The same…
Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox,…
Teaching CS with Robots from VEX Robotics
Educational robotics can be an effective tool to meet the dual challenges of computer science pedagogy and equity. Learning computer ... Read more
Teachers need better tools. Leaders need more support.
Great teachers are made, not born. But, given current challenges, how can school leaders provide the individualized coaching required to ... Read more
5 reasons to use a literacy professional learning solution
Our school is one of just 12 “Science of Reading Spotlight Schools” in Alabama this year, but getting here wasn’t easy. Rewind the clock back to the fall…
Charting a path forward in K-12
After several years of disrupted learning, schools are taking stock of the range of challenges that need to be addressed—challenges resulting from the most significant disruption to K-12…
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…
KinderLab Robotics Donates Robot Kits to Connect Schools in Pennsylvania and Guatemala
Waltham, MA — KinderLab Robotics today announced that it has donated four KIBO robot kits to La Puerta Abierta, a ... Read more
Teachers can’t keep up with the need for SEL
While teachers know their students need help developing social emotional skills, they rarely have time or adequate training to focus on them in the classroom, according to a…
Parents are turning to schools for student mental health
School counselors and social workers, teachers, and administrators have always been integral to a parent's support network. This is particularly true for children who struggle in class and…
COVID-era teletherapy authorizations are expiring, but the problem persists
COVID-19 safety guidance has been relaxed and schools have returned to in-person learning, but it’s not yet time to breathe a sigh of relief. Many schools continue to…
Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future
Making higher education the norm for everyone in the nation—and ensuring that people have not just access to higher education, but also the support to complete that education—is…
Rethinking your K-12 cloud strategy
The new school year is upon us, and IT teams are ramping up strategic tech investments and systems to help ensure a smooth year ahead.
Children’s mental health remains a major concern
The child and teen mental health crisis is still an issue in the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. While there is some indication that numbers might be…
New Storybooks and Companion Stuffed Animals Support Children’s Mental Wellness
Los Angeles — Silver Lining Stuffies launched its inaugural line of storybooks and companion stuffed animals crafted to provide children ... Read more