A roadmap for implementing Zero Trust in K-12
Implementing zero trust is a journey, but the journey isn’t necessarily linear. “It involves moving from an old security ... Read more
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It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education
There are numerous educational and business tactics you can deploy to greatly benefit your students, faculty, and schools – the ... Read more
Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers
SYDNEY – Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced the launch of a suite of K-12 education ... Read more
New Program Gives High School Students Training and Job Placement in an Allied Healthcare Career
LIVONIA, Mich. – After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program ... Read more
How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction
Prior to the pandemic, reading achievement had been showing little to no growth. Scores have continued to decline, in part because of pandemic-related learning interruptions.
Investing in mentorship can help the teacher retention crisis
Mentorship is an essential aspect of professional growth and development for early childhood educators, but for many training programs, mentorship components are either not well supported or are…
5 models that prioritize learner-centered education
School models are, for the most part, outdated--and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged.
4 essential resources for building research skills in high school
Our students’ belief that everything they need to know is online can, without the right skillset, leave them prey to misinformation. So how do we teach our students…
5 strategies to ignite student engagement
Every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door. Ample research has shown that student engagement is crucial to overall learning…
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
Like it or not, ChatGPT is our new learning partner
With so much publicity, it is reasonable to assume that all students from middle school through post-secondary are aware of ChatGPT's power. Whether you like it or not,…
Learning Through Play Is Powerful – and Students and Teachers Agree!
BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand ... Read more
From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education
Some of my most vivid school memories involve teachers struggling to use overhead projectors: placing a printed sheet on the glass and fumbling to align it properly to…
Companies go to high schools for career training
Where vocational schools of the past contributed to inequity by directing low-income and students of color into low-wage jobs, modern career training can give students a window into…
Teacher Q&A: Strengthening PD with AI
Just like educational technology is continually advancing, so are best practices for supporting teachers in classrooms. Professional development needs to be relevant, engaging, and personalized.
What students are reading
let’s take a look at what students are reading in school libraries and classrooms across the country. Here are the top requested titles according to trend reports in…
5 spooky Halloween videos for students of all ages
Teachers with classrooms full of students of any age can use TED-Ed Lessons to leverage October's fun events (Friday the 13th in October, anyone?) and speak to students’ different interests.
Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD
As leaders, it’s imperative we remain focused on providing educators what they need to succeed as the education landscape continues to evolve. To truly excel in this dynamic…
Your district’s cyber safety needs help–here’s how to fix it
With open networks, tight budgets, and a lack of proper cybersecurity training for teachers and students, there are many factors that lead schools to become prime targets for…
Cartwheel Raises $20 Million Series A Funding to Tackle the Student Mental Health Crisis
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Cartwheel, a platform helping schools tackle the student mental health crisis by delivering affordable, evidence-based telehealth services ... Read more