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…
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4 simple strategies to help students ace standardized tests
Standardized tests can be hard on students. Many of us still remember the frustration and anxiety we experienced when we were younger and sat down for our first…
7 ways to make homework easier for students with autism
Homework can be challenging for all children, but for those with autism, it can be challenging. It is common for children with autism to have difficulties with executive…
Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement
Teachers are constantly challenged with improving student engagement, something they know directly impacts student learning outcomes. A USC Rossier School of Education Center EDGE survey this year queried…
New Nationwide Data Shows Significant Increase in Alerts on Self-Harm, Harm to Others and the Presence of Weapons on K–12 Campuses
RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 student wellness and physical safety solutions, announces significant increases in alerts ... Read more
Is now a good time for a reset?
At this time of year, I hear a common refrain from school leaders I know: 1) This work is challenging, 2) We have a plan for student success,…
How K-12 IT leaders can protect schools from ransomware
Cyber attacks on public schools are becoming more common and more severe every year. Between 2020 and 2021, more than 56 percent of K-12 education organizations suffered ransomware…
Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks
Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.…
Growing Number of Schools Turn to MiEN Company to Create Spaces that Support Learning and Collaboration
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Jan. 4, 2023 – Twelve schools and one district-wide project are a few of the most ... 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…
5 tips to help students master foundational skills
English language arts (ELA) standards identify a set of foundational skills students must master in their progression to becoming skilled readers. These skills include alphabet recognition, concepts of…
Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention
A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a…
With Rising Concerns About Dyslexia in Young Learners, Riverside Insights Introduces First-of-its Kind Playbook to Streamline Evaluations
ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today debuted a new Assessment Playbook focused ... Read more
Poptential™ Free Economics Curriculum Adds Content to Explain Today’s Inflation, Recession Woes
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — With inflation reaching a 40-year high and talk of a looming recession, high school students are coming ... Read more
Paraprofessionals: The unsung heroes of the classroom
Staffing shortages continue to impact schools across the U.S., and vacancies are an increasingly common occurrence. Parents’ minds often jump first to teacher shortages, with significant numbers of…
5 tech tools I use in my elementary music classroom
Technology has become more prevalent in schools in recent years, with a big uptick due to the pandemic.
K-12 Staffing Issues Require Creative Community Solutions
Austin, TX – Staffing issues have been common for many public schools across the country for years. Now, more than ... Read more
How our school is reimagining math education
At Scott Elementary School, our approach to education is defined as GAIN (Growth in Academics through Innovation and Neuroeducation), which includes multiple initiatives to ensure each student reaches…
How to create a multi-layered approach to ADHD treatment
According to the CDC, 9.4 percent of children have ADHD. Teachers are often familiar with the associated behaviors of ADHD. Each child’s presentation of ADHD is unique.
New ParentSquare Guide Provides Best Practices to Help K-12 Educators Engage With the Hardest-to-Reach Families
Santa Barbara, CA — Feb. 18, 2021 — The role of effective communication has never been more critical, but districts ... Read more
New AI Coach by Edthena Expands Access to Coaching for All Teachers
SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2022) – Edthena is revolutionizing teacher professional learning with the AI Coach™ platform. This first-of-its-kind solution ... Read more
Dynamic and Engaging Literacy Experiences
To become lifelong readers and learners, young students need dynamic and engaging literacy experiences. Learn what such experiences are, how ... Read more
15 TEACHER-TESTED TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO POWER STUDENTS’ CREATIVE POTENTIAL
FOR INDIVIDUALS, SMALL GROUPS & LARGE GROUPS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE RESOURCE NOW Use these proven technology-led activities to help children ... Read more
Why Diversity Matters in School Library Collections— And How to Achieve It
How we perceive the world—and, just as importantly, how we see ourselves—is a function of the stories we experience in ... Read more
Benchmarking Toolkit for 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an extant trend toward digitized communications, and highlighted the weaknesses in many schools’ and districts’ ... Read more
The Payoff of Going Paperless in K-12 Schools
Replacing paper forms and manual processes with secure digital workflows creates better experiences for faculty, staff, and students, while saving ... Read more
Eliminate barriers to reading with government relief funding
New government relief funding for K-12 schools offers a unique chance to eliminate reading barriers and overcome unequal access to ... Read more
How do you secure your smart campus?
As more connectivity and innovation are implemented in schools, you immediately become vulnerable to cyber threats. You need to keep ... Read more
Key considerations for a network edge refresh on campus
Your campus relies on a high-performing, reliable, secure network for wired and wireless connections, especially at the edge. Consider performance, ... Read more
Learning is social. Is your school collaboration ready?
Social learning helps your students learn by watching, listening, and doing whether in class, online or as a hybrid. Deliver ... Read more
How wireless screen sharing helps schools cut cords
Technology has become central to day-to-day processes inside schools, whether it’s the classroom, common areas, staff rooms or lunch areas. In fact, 95 percent of teachers report that…
How online education serves special needs students
Over the past few years, the pandemic made online education the de-facto schooling format for nearly all Americans. While it proved viable for many, it also exposed some…
How can comprehensive, integrated data improve student outcomes?
All school districts strive to be data-driven: to use data to get early warning of students at risk, to identify ... Read more
5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety
Testing anxiety shows itself in different ways for different students. It can range from refusing to do work, crying, hiding in the bathroom, and verbal aggression to physical…
6 key recommendations for choosing the best LMS platform
The shift in education has created a reliance on integrated technology tools to capture learning beyond the classroom. Canvas creates ... Read more
UV Disinfection: No Magic Bullet, Just Smart, Layered Protection
When the global pandemic hit all of us in Spring 2020, school districts had to go into crisis mode, pivoting ... Read more
Developing Strong Language Skills in the Early Childhood Classroom
Early childhood classroom activities should develop strong language skills for all learners. Classroom observations show that it can be challenging ... Read more
A Holistic Approach to Teaching Early Childhood Mathematics
A curriculum Teaching young children mathematics is more than a collection of activities; it needs to be coherent, focused on ... Read more
Phonological Awareness
Phonological awareness is the growing awareness of sounds within speech, from the largest to smallest units of speech. Typically, young ... Read more
Online Courses from Vector Solutions Help Schools Address Pandemic-Related Behavioral Challenges
Tampa, FL – September 20, 2021 – For many students, the stress and challenges of the pandemic may have caused ... Read more