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Maximize Your California Educator Professional Development Investments

A comprehensive professional development program enhances educator capacity by addressing non-academic barriers to learning, enhancing teaching techniques, and fostering ... Read more

AI in Education

Survey shows skyrocketing AI use in education

Educator confidence is inching up since pandemic; generative AI use shows five-fold increase, highlighting potential for educators.

Educators continue to feel confident about integrating technology into their instruction, and say they approach AI use with cautious optimism--with many planning to use it more

District Management

Moving beyond compliance: Building relationships in education

When we take time to deeply understand our students and building meaningful relationships, we can make a generational impact in education.

The current system continues to incentivize and pressure teachers to focus on compliance--fitting kids into neat boxes, sticking to standards, and checking off those never-ending lists.

Curriculum & Assessment

How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum

The collaborative game fosters connections among students who are bright and imaginative, but who often struggle with social interaction and teamwork

I grew up in the 1980s, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) was a big part of my teenage years. I was definitely a kid who fell through the…

District Management

Is your state one of WalletHub’s best states for teachers?

WalletHub analyzed the best states for teachers--and the worst--at a time when teacher salaries consistently fail to keep up with inflation.

To say teaching is a demanding and often under-appreciated career goes without saying. And despite calls for higher educator salaries and more support, not all states offer the…

District Management

Schools must do more to help families overcome language barriers

Students and families should have equal access to education in schools--no matter what language they speak or what language barriers exist.

It’s a well-documented fact that children experience better academic achievement and social adjustment when parents are involved in their education, but navigating a school system can be challenging.

Teacher Well-Being

The joy of teaching and educator well-being

Using practical strategies to find joy can help educators maintain their love of teaching and preserve their well-being.

Across the country, teachers like you are decorating classrooms, creating lesson plans, and preparing for new students. You have invested numerous hours planning how to help students learn and…

Building & Campus Security

School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention

A majority of K-12 educators regularly think of their own physical safety at work and say school safety directly impacts student achievement

Although 77 percent of educators and administrators say they believe school safety significantly impacts staff retention and recruitment, only 33 percent feel that their school or district highly…

Newsline

MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transformative Back-to-School Upgrades

IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, has released transformative upgrades to the ST Math ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Addressing Early Ed Issues

Engaging pre-K students is important as they prepare for kindergarten.

Any educator will tell you that when it comes to student behavior, the pandemic isn’t over yet, especially regarding early ... Read more

Newsline

Ello Partners with Civic Suds to Promote Literacy and Get Families Reading While at Local Laundromats Throughout the DC Area

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced a new partnership with ... Read more

AI in Education

Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs

AI holds near-limitless potential to revolutionize the educational experience for educators and students, spreading equity and efficiency.

A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher…

Digital Learning Tools

How Canva makes my life as an educator easier

Digital tools and resources like Canva are instrumental in ensuring classrooms are dynamic, connected, and supportive learning environments.

By now, you have likely heard of Canva (if you haven’t, please check out this resource, then come back). A couple of years ago, I was introduced to…

Students with Special Needs

Bringing real-life skills to virtual special education

As technology evolves, digital learning tools play an increasingly vital role in special education, helping to create inclusive environments.

As an educator who has been teaching before the COVID-19 pandemic, I have seen firsthand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this mode of instruction.

AI in Education

Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started

Half of teachers and educators report an increase in the use of AI and continue to seek professional learning and guidelines around implementation.

Fifty percent of educators reported an increase in AI usage, by both students and teachers, over the 2023-24 school year, according to The 2024 Educator AI Report: Perceptions,…

Newsline

Renaissance Launches Powerful New Teacher Experience for the 2024‒2025 School Year

BLOOMINGTON, MN – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology resources and insights, announces the launch of Renaissance Next, ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

5 ways to restore your passion for teaching

Summer offers an opportune time to recharge and avoid adding to educators' burnout from a busy teaching year.

Most of a teacher’s time and energy are tied up in the classroom. Throughout the year, we pour ourselves into constructing lessons, exploring new tools, and fostering a…

District Management

From musician to U.S. Department of Education leader: A Q&A with Dr. James Lane

School leadership is largely about inspiring people and making sure everyone is empowered to do their best in all areas.

Running a school district is a lot like conducting an orchestra; it's all about bringing out the best in every player. That’s according to Dr. James Lane, who…

Teacher Well-Being

Teachers’ job stress has improved to pre-pandemic levels–they’re still pretty stressed out

As more attention is paid to teacher stress, districts around the country grapple with high turnover and staffing shortages in key areas.

Teachers work more hours and experience more stress on the job than similar working adults. For their trouble, they earn less money on average than other workers whose…

AI in Education

Metrics, not just technology, will determine who gains from AI’s productivity gains

As the market starts to chase the many efficiencies Gen AI promises, here are three trends to watch for education's future with AI.

At the Christensen Institute, we’ve long argued that when a technological innovation emerges, the path it follows is rarely about the technology itself, but about the model wrapped…

Internet Connectivity

Leveraging connectivity to tackle K-12’s biggest challenges

Reliable connectivity is essential for learning--discover how to ensure your district is ready to support digital learning in K-12.

Even before the pandemic, education leaders championed the necessity of strong internet connectivity in schools and communities. This need skyrocketed with the nation’s move to online and hybrid…

Student Well-Being

Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs

An educator and former supe details the importance of teletherapy and embracing tech-based solutions in schools to meet students' needs.

The demand for special education services is increasing, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The staff who provide those services, however, are becoming fewer and farther between.

Students with Special Needs

Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion

Fostering collaboration between general and special education teams can create impactful systems for managing behavior and reaching equity.

Educators today are trying to manage a new wave of student behavior, and it’s proving to be one of the toughest parts of their job.

Teaching Trends

Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking

Personalized education and small-group instruction are critical components of an effective instructional strategy for students.

In the realm of education, balancing instructional strategies like small-group instruction and student-tracking presents both challenges and opportunities for fostering equitable learning environments.

Teaching Trends

4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

Educators offer reflections on what worked and where they found success in their schools and classrooms during the 2023-2024 school year.

The end of the school year naturally inspires a period of reflection among educators, particularly as we close the door on a year that saw challenges around equity…

Teacher Well-Being

Friday 5: Teacher stress

Teacher stress has reached overwhelming levels now that schools are back to near-normal after the pandemic.

Educators have never had an easy job, but teacher stress and burnout are at chart-topping levels in schools across the nation.

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital resources to inspire curiosity and engage students

Educators can look to digital resources to spark students' curiosity and motivate them to engage with instruction.

Post-pandemic, educators in my district report that there has been a decline in student engagement. As educators, it is incumbent upon us to spark student’s curiosity so that…

Newsline

Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

AMERICAN FORK, Utah – YouScience®,the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, is ... Read more

Teaching Trends

4 ways to encourage play in education

Play is essential for learning—but all too often, educators don’t include it in classrooms. Here's how 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…

Education Policy & Funding

It’s time to pay student teachers

Paraprofessionals like student teachers are poised to fill essential teaching roles. Let’s remove barriers to their advancement.

I fell in love with teaching while working as an assistant educator at a preschool 16 years ago. I had not studied education, so I enrolled in an…

Newsline

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

RIDGELAND, Miss./PRNewswire/ — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced the launch of SchoolStatus Boost, ... Read more

AI in Education

Digital Learning

What Technology or Teaching Tools Do You Use to Enhance Your Teaching?

In the dynamic realm of K-12 education, leveraging technology tools for teaching and learning is essential for creating engaging and effective learning environments.

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