NBA great promotes STEM education at event
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar bent down Monday to study the solar-powered car being demonstrated by sixth-graders from Miller’s Hill School in Shingle Springs, the Sacramento Bee reports.
Education
AT&T giving $1.6 million for New York kids’ computing classes
Telecom giant AT&T will donate $1.6 million for New York City schools to fund computer coding classes and internships for about 1,200 students, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday.
Advent of Google means we must rethink our approach to education
The Guardian reports: Would a person with good handwriting, spelling and grammar and instant recall of multiplication tables be considered a better candidate for a job than, say,…
U.S. education extends international handshake
With so much emphasis on comparing the nation’s education to its global counterparts, it’s only fitting that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the U.S. Department of…
These 11 leaders are running education but have never taught
They design teacher evaluation systems, teacher training guidelines and the types of standards that need to be taught, the Huffington Post reports.
20 Education Buzz Words and Phrases
For those critics who say education moves at a snail’s pace, they’re wrong…at least when it comes to terminology. From buzz words to phrases speakers love to use,…
We have what we need: The next steps in education technology
We have SMART boards. iPads. Laptops. Cellphones. We have learning management systems like Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle, the Huffington Post reports.
South Portland ‘university’ promotes high school STEM education
The transparent gelatinous alginate strands South Portland High School junior Jackeline Zarate and Portland High School junior Bailey Ruesch pulled from a test tube last week at Fairchild…
Mobile education: Lessons from 35 education experts
This collection of slides features advice from 35 education experts on ways to improve learning with mobile technology… Read more
5 steps to maximize iPads for students with autism
Classrooms across the country are dotted with iPads on desks, in students' hands, and in hallways. Recently, a special education expert offered five insights into how the iPad…
10 must-watch videos for flipped learning
If must-implement educational trends were narrowed down to a small group, flipped learning would be among the top contenders. But flipped learning doesn't have to consist of videos…
How to fix education: Flip it upside down?
Nearly everyone agrees the online education is going to be huge, but ask what exactly that means in practice and how that will impact students, and the bickering…
Five research-driven education trends at work in classrooms
Increasingly, educators are looking to research about how kids learn to influence teaching practices and tools, Mind/Shift reports.
Grit, optimism and other buzzwords in the way of education
Angela Duckworth was recently awarded a $625,000 “no strings attached” MacArthur genius grant for her research on “Grit,” Forbes reports.
National education reform conference starts this week
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education (FEE) will host the National Summit on Education Reform on Oct. 17 and 18 in Boston, Mass.,…
Turning education upside down
Three years ago, Clintondale High School, just north of Detroit, became a “flipped school” — one where students watch teachers’ lectures at home and do what we’d otherwise…
Turning education upside down
The New York Times reports: Three years ago, Clintondale High School, just north of Detroit, became a “flipped school” — one where students watch teachers’ lectures at home…
Should business education be free?
It’s hardly surprising that the appeal of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) continues to grow, Forbes reports.
Delaware Vision 2015: School leaders see some progress
What is going right in Delaware’s education system? What areas need work? And how do we improve? Those were the questions on the table at the Vision 2015…
Can startups disrupt the slow-moving education market?
Every year, schools spend billions of dollars on supplies and instructional materials and staff, Mind/Shift reports.
State leaders learn tips in Connected Educator Month
state-technology If state technology leaders know one thing, it’s that community and connection are vital for achievement--both professionally and for student achievement. As part of Connected Educator Month…
Technology: The next giant leap in education?
Technology is evolving exponentially and is being used for far more than simply keeping in touch with friends and family on Facebook, the Huffington Post reports.
October: Five education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
Our future depends on putting tech education at the core
The Huffington Post reports: "Does this class count as an Advanced Placement course?" It's been a common question of my returning IT Academy students.
Education reform advocate John White: We’re in danger of becoming the enemy
Advocates for charter schools, teacher evaluations and other changes to public education that have become mainstream in recent years are at risk of turning into the establishment they…
Education’s ‘shiny toy syndrome’
It’s elementary, the Marietta Daily Journal reports. Public education bureaucrats do the darnedest, stupidest things.
How to choose the right education technology
With so many education technology tools now available, how can school and district leaders implement the best choices? According to some tech-savvy technology integrators, there are a few…
Bill Gates: ‘It would be great if our education stuff worked but…’
“It would be great if our education stuff worked, but that we won’t know for probably a decade.” That’s what Bill Gates said on Sept. 21 (see video…
Education 3.0: Embracing technology to ‘jump the curve’
Wired.com reports: It may not be “The Winds of War.” It may not even be as exciting as “Sharknado,” but I would argue that the role of ed…
Using research to inform education practice
School improvement is on every education agenda across the country, but with guidance from a first-of-its kind study, schools and districts can better understand how state education agencies…
New this fall: Free, popular digital tools
A new beta tool called Wikibrains is making global waves among innovative students as it encourages out-of-the-box thinking. The online, digital brainstorming platform lets users connect with ideas…
Is education about increasing earning power?
The Washington Post reports: In “The Smartest Kids In The World,” journalist Amanda Ripley’s new book about effective educational systems around the globe, there’s a scene in which…
Making education more like real life through design thinking
Design thinking asks students to become investigators in their world, attempt to solve problems, bridge gaps of knowledge independently, collaboratively, and resourcefully, the Huffington Post reports.
Magic Johnson launches initiative for at-risk kids
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is getting a little help from Chicago rapper Common for his newest off-court endeavor, the Associated Press reports.
Are digital badges the new ‘disruptive’ technology?
Over the last year, the concept of digital badges has been gaining momentum in states and school district initiatives across the country. But thanks to a new standard,…
Creating videos for flipped learning
Learn how to create education videos for students through vodcasting, a cheap and easy way to flip classes.
September: Four education grants you don’t want to miss
School funding difficulties show no sign of abating, and school budgets are stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects…
Air Force wants student help on STEM projects
New U.S. Air Force STEM projects asks students and educators to come up with solutions for a series of real-world STEM challenges.
Five education trends for the new school year
education-trendsTrends in education are always appearing, such as iPads and online testing (and remember virtual reality classrooms?), but with recent developments in national standards and a new federal…
Tips for using Pinterest in the classroom
Many aspiring crafters and cooking fanatics are familiar with Pinterest, a social media site set up like a virtual bulletin board in which users “pin” favorite home décor,…