PebbleGo Health, Offers Special Educator Preview in June
Capstone, innovative publisher of children’s educational content for schools and home, announces the release of PebbleGo™ Health, a curricular content ... Read more
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Support the Nation’s School Leaders Navigate 2020-2021
mindSpark Learning, a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, announced today the launch of ... Read more
How Owen J. Roberts School District made the remote transition
That COVID “where were you when” moment from last March is still fresh in Paul Sanfrancesco’s mind. Watching neighboring districts announce closures and realizing his own faculty would…
Free resources for middle and high school.
Philippe Cousteau, Jr.’s environmental youth leadership organization EarthEcho International offers its free environmental education resources to teachers, students, and families ... Read more
7 keys to effective online learning
Online learning’s reputation has taken a hit in recent years amid reports of poor academic performance and concerns over lax regulation. While there is certainly some cause for…
Free distance learning online toolkit
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
Southern Poverty Law Center COVID-19 resources
Southern Poverty Law Center has compiled resources for educators continuing to support students and families through the COVID-19 pandemic. SPLC developed ... Read more
Supporting students through Coronavirus
We’re grateful to the educators continuing to support students and families through the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve developed these resources to support student ... Read more
National Dropout Prevention Center Offers Resources
School closures are traumatizing students, families, and educators, presenting a new dropout risk factor and requiring schools to develop immediate ... Read more
Free Family Engagement Tool For Impacted Schools and Districts
PowerMyLearning, a national nonprofit, is committed to helping school and district leaders who are mobilizing to implement remote learning plans ... Read more
Free Math Program for iOS and Android
In response to the demand for learning at home, Bedtime Math has taken their research-proven after-school math club activities and ... Read more
5 myths about large print books – busted!
Large print books have a legacy of supporting reading engagement and proficiency in older adults, leading to a narrow – and inaccurate – view of the format’s usefulness.…
What makes a great principal?
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…
We need to put robotics in rural schools
Rural schools in the United States face challenges many of their suburban counterparts couldn’t fathom. For example, access to challenging and engaging STEM courses such as robotics and…
Spotty internet access for rural students limits achievement
Technology and internet access for rural students in some parts of the U.S. is unreliable at best, and this limited access could adversely affect their learning. Rural students…
5 questions students should ask about media
Do your students love to take and edit photos to post on Instagram? Are they obsessed with watching (or maybe even becoming!) YouTube celebs? Do you want to…
Are virtual schools failing students?
Virtual schools continued to under-perform academically, including in comparison to blended schools. Overall, 36.4 percent of full-time virtual schools and 43.1 percent of blended schools received acceptable performance…
How to get students interested in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are not just important topics for school children—they are essential to our culture. These fields help the environment, revolutionize healthcare, innovate our…
How we developed a personalized PBL model for STEM
How can schools and districts prepare students for college and careers in STEM? Is it by asking them to passively read a textbook or listen to a teacher…
What motivates girls to pursue STEM?
It’s a persistent and troubling problem: Why are girls so underrepresented in STEM clubs and subjects in K-12 through college, ... Read more
What? Test scores won’t predict academic growth over time
For years, parents and policymakers have looked to test scores to gauge the effectiveness of school districts and teachers. New research from Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor…
EDITORIAL: Maine high schools should offer computer science courses
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DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award
A partnership with DuPont Pioneer and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence and innovation in ... Read more
Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council and NFL, ... Read more
Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers
This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plan. The lesson ... Read more
Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers
The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers provides selected K–12 teachers (up to 25) in their first five ... Read more
SmartMusic Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes
The SmartMusic Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes will award three prizes to educators, and one grand prize winner will receive a free ... Read more
New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields
President Donald Trump has signed two bills aimed at increasing the number of women who pursue entrepreneurial endeavors and space-related STEM careers. "Currently, only 1 in every 4…
Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge offers young inventors the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be mentored by a 3M Scientist ... Read more
15 Hot Edtech Trends for 2017
With every new year comes new ideas. To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and…
Report warns a decline in language learning could spell bad news for U.S.
A diminishing share of United States residents speak languages other than English--a trend that could have important consequences for business, international affairs, and intellectual exchange, according to a…
12 districts honored for their innovative digital curriculum transition strategies
At the Learning Counsel’s Annual Gathering and National Awards event, twelve leading districts were recognized for their vision and innovation in integrating digital curriculum and technology into their…
World’s largest K-12 reading survey identifies trends, highlights best practices
Tapping into data collected from nearly 10 million K-12 students who read 346 million books and nonfiction articles last school ... Read more
College- and career-ready expectations for students with disabilities
Achieve and the National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) released "Diplomas that Matter: Ensuring Equity of Opportunity for Students with Disabilities," a new report analyzing the diplomas available…
19 new districts join League of Innovative Schools
A cohort of 19 new school districts have been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of ... Read more
How these 5 schools sustain innovation through technology
As the school year gets underway across the nation, many schools and districts are launching new technology initiatives and programs designed to improve teaching and learning. Educators love…
Marketplace trend update: 4 ed-tech developments
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…
6 ways school leaders can transform teaching
U.S. education can migrate to a system that supports teaching, drives learning, and gives all students a strong foundation, according to a new report from the National Commission…