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Making access and equity a reality for diverse students

October 16, 2020October 5, 2020 by Robert Low

Learn how two school districts have made equity and future success top priorities for diverse student populations

Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also…

mSL CAPITA Introduces the Nation’s First Esports Fellowship, Making Esports More Accessible for Coaches and Educators

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Esports is growing in school districts across the nation, evidenced by this gamer playing a competitive esports game with a glowing keyboard.

This first esports fellowship of it’s kind is a personalized, customizable six-month program, running from September 2020 - March 2021, and is dedicated to supporting fellows in the…

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15 skills students need for success — and how to teach them

November 13, 2020July 28, 2020 by Katrina Salazar

Some skills aren’t easily taught, but they’re essential as students leave school and enter the global workforce

21st century skills. Social and emotional learning skills. “Soft” skills. Whatever you choose to call them, there is a set of skills that are essential for success in…

Professional Learning Summer Webinar Series

June 30, 2020June 24, 2020 by ESchool News

Flinn Scientific is hosting a safe return to school series of webinars, designed to provide facts and information to enhance ... Read more

COVID-19 Update

10 K-12 cybersecurity must-dos

March 8, 2021June 22, 2020 by Ryan Coultier

Cybersecurity should be at the top of many to-do lists--especially with fall 2020 school openings up in the air

Cybersecurity has always been a high priority for K-12 administrators and staff, but with the rapid push to remote learning brought on by COVID-19, school leadership has had…

District Management

Five ways to build a community of learners online

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

5 ways to create a community of learners

Relationships are the foundation of learning. When students feel connected to their teacher and their peers, they’re more likely to thrive. How can teachers forge these connections within…

District Management

Here’s the biggest mistake educators are making with remote learning

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

The pandemic has forced learning out of physical classrooms--and it presents a unique opportunity for educators across the globe

Education thought leader Alan November isn’t shy about discussing what he believes is a key misstep that many educators are making in shifting to web-based instruction during the…

District Management

Promoting digital citizenship during a pandemic

August 31, 2021June 3, 2020 by Justin Reilly

School librarians and teachers are instrumental in ensuring students build strong digital citizenship skills--even while they're learning from home

When the coronavirus pandemic forced school closures and stay-at-home orders across the country, the internet became a social and academic lifeline for young people. Students are now engaging…

Free resources for middle and high school.

April 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Philippe Cousteau, Jr.’s environmental youth leadership organization EarthEcho International offers its free environmental education resources to teachers, students, and families ... Read more

Free distance learning online toolkit

March 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To guide educators through this new journey of remote teaching, mindSpark Learning, a national nonprofit that provides one-of-a-kind learning experiences ... Read more

Read to Lead free web-based curriculum

March 31, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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Read to Lead is a 100% free and proven blended learning solution that leverages game-based learning to help students in ... Read more

Open-ended learning and sharing opportunities

March 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As the coronavirus continues to impact school districts, Education Elements is providing K-12 leaders with open-ended learning and sharing opportunities. ... Read more

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10 priorities for K-12 IT leaders

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Laura Ascione

With increased data and connectivity come threats to school networks and a focus on equity--and K-12 IT leaders have their plates full managing these challenges, and more.

School districts are moving to highly digital ecosystems, and K-12 IT leaders have more and more to manage to ensure that teaching and learning can go on uninterrupted…

5 truths for building a successful data culture

January 25, 2023December 17, 2019 by Content provided by Instructure

School districts that best exemplify excellent data use share some common traits

Whichever assessment practice model you use—be it Response to Intervention (RTI), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), or any other—building a positive culture of assessment is the key to…

District Management

What makes a great principal?

December 13, 2019December 11, 2019 by Content provided by East Central University

A school and its staff can thrive under a great principal--here are seven hallmarks of strong school leadership.

Great principals lead effective schools. Under the leadership of a great principal, teachers thrive, students engage with core content and school administrative functions run smoothly. Conventional wisdom recognizes…

Educational Leadership

Trade shows: When to go and what to do when you get there

January 25, 2023November 25, 2019 by Stacey Pusey

Determining which trade shows to attend and how to make the most of your trip can be overwhelming--here's where to start.

Attending trade shows seems like an absolute must for educational publishers; the cost, personnel, and logistics can be obstacles for even the larger companies. But going shouldn’t be…

Classroom Innovations

4 ways school leadership encourages proficient readers

August 14, 2019August 9, 2019 by Dr. Elizabeth Crawford Brooke

At a time when schools are held accountable to the highest level of standards, strong school leadership is critical for success. Fortunately, researchers have been exploring the school…

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7 strategies to navigate a tech upgrade

February 16, 2020July 26, 2019 by Chris Cummings and Brett Williams

Here are some valuable lessons to navigate a tech upgrade.

Several school district officials have told us they want to embrace our philosophy of empowering students and teachers through technology innovation, but lack the right infrastructure to support…

7 things supporting broadband best practices

January 21, 2020May 27, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A new report can help school leaders support broadband best practices.

State leadership can have a powerful impact on broadband best practices in K-12 schools--and a new report highlights success stories and strong policies supporting broadband connectivity.State K-12 Broadband…

District Management

Overcoming your own anxiety to become an effective K-12 leader

April 9, 2019 by Christine Ravesi-Weinstein, M.Ed.

A group of people that indicates leadership

Leadership skills require people to look inward and find self-confidence that will not only guide them toward successes but focus them through failures—an inevitable part of all leadership…

District Management

Want to improve your leadership development? Use simulations!

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by David De Jong, Ed.D.

A graphic of a brain being plugged in

American schools are facing a crisis in the lack of professional learning for school leaders.

District Management

All (or most!) of your district leadership questions answered

March 6, 2019 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.

Scrabble tiles spelling Q & A

A leader is someone who has a certain amount of expertise in a field and actively shares their insights with those around them through writing, speaking, and acting.…

District Management

How to think like a leader

February 4, 2019 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.

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Schools are experiencing a dramatic shift from how they’ve been run and structured for over a century. Leaders must establish direction, influence others, and initiate sustainable change as…

District Management

#9: 9 common leadership missteps to avoid

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.

The role of school administrator is evolving from a building manager into an instructional leader. This shift is not easy, and all leaders strive to be the best…

District Management

Looking for ways to become a stronger educator?

November 30, 2018 by Ellen Ullman

The Better Leaders Better Schools podcast is for school and district administrators, emerging leaders, and educational influencers. In each episode, Daniel Bauer, a self-described “connector,” interviews school principals and industry leaders…

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7 tips for making your principal your ally

November 27, 2018 by Doug Johnson

Librarians, you cannot afford to have an adversarial relationship with your principal. You cannot even afford a principal who is an “agent of benevolent neglect.” You need an…

District Management

7 ways to be a more visible leader

November 21, 2018 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.

Today’s school administrator has an overabundance of duties and responsibilities to balance with the mandates from state and national reform. As an instructional leader, you must guide teachers…

District Management

How to retain great teachers: Start with leadership opportunities

October 9, 2018 by Peter Leida

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Finding and retaining effective teachers is one of the surest ways to improve student outcomes, according to research published in the Elementary School Journal and the Journal of Personnel…

District Management

Introducing the EdLeader Personality Test

September 24, 2018 by John Jennings

Personality tests are fun. Some people derive valuable insights from them. Others simply use them to validate what they already know about themselves. Most just like to see…

District Management

9 common leadership missteps to avoid

September 10, 2018 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.

The role of school administrator is evolving from a building manager into an instructional leader. This shift is not easy, and all leaders strive to be the best…

District Management

It’s another year of change: Can you answer these questions?

September 4, 2018 by Jennifer Abrams

Here we go: another opening, another show. The school year has started. The new ideas are ready for rollout. The excitement is present. Are you ready? The roll…

SEL & Well-Being

6 key principles for a successful SEL program

December 13, 2018August 15, 2018 by Julia Ottesen

A social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum adds valuable lessons to a student’s normal school day that will help propel them beyond academic success and onto success in life. No…

6 reasons why district-wide tech implementations are the right choice

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 by Scott Welch

In any given K-12 district, you’ll find at least some teachers choosing their own edtech products. Why? If their district hasn’t shown tech leadership, there are no shortage…

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How do I share something difficult with my colleague?

April 30, 2018April 24, 2018 by Jennifer Abrams

Something happened. Your colleague said something you found a bit harsh or inappropriate. Something inaccurate or uncalled for. She said it to you. Or to a student. Gulp.…

School Library Innovations

The New Librarian: Using advocacy to promote leadership

January 25, 2023March 30, 2018 by Margaret Cole

As innovation coordinator for instructional technology, information & library media at Parkway School District in St. Louis, Missouri, Bill Bass has long demonstrated his commitment to 21st-century learning.…

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Can I give you some feedback? And other ways to not offer ideas

March 2, 2018February 19, 2018 by Jennifer Abrams

Have you ever heard the question, “Can I give you some feedback?” Did you want to say “No” immediately? Did your fight-or-flight reflex go into hyper mode? If…

Educational Leadership

How to be a collaborative leader

January 25, 2023January 30, 2018 by Matthew Joseph, Ed.D.

collaborative leadership

When the word “collaboration” is spoken in a school, it is not always welcomed with open arms. Educators or leaders who have had success or are comfortable working…

eClassroom News

How to ask the questions people want to answer

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 by Jennifer Abrams

“How was your winter holiday?” “What are your resolutions for 2018?” “How are you today?” Lots of eager ears are awaiting your responses. Or are they? And are…

Educational Leadership

No-holds-barred interview: The need for truth in education!

January 25, 2023January 4, 2018 by Dr. Rod Berger

truth education

People know Dr. Steve Perry from his education thought leadership, his Capital Preparatory Schools system and his talent to tell his personal stories in education. Outspoken and often…

District Management

Hey educators: Are you trustworthy? Here are 4 vital signs for identifying and assessing trust in schools

November 22, 2017November 20, 2017 by By Jennifer Abrams

Trust is a big word. It may be just one syllable and it’s certainly not a word the Spelling Bee organizers would consider a great challenge (or have…

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