3 ways to avoid summer learning loss
While it can be easy for teachers and students to slip out of routine over the summer break, it’s important that students don’t get out of the habit…
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School-home communication remains a challenge for many districts
One-third of parents say they feel uninformed about their child's progress in school, and less than 40 percent receive regular communication around supporting their child's academic success.
Reflecting on the Parkland tragedy, its lasting impacts, and work still to be done
Written by Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Last month marks six years since 17 students and faculty ... Read more
6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024
As we move through the beginning of 2024, parent power, rethinking assessments, and career and technical education (CTE) for every student are some of the trends rippling through…
Loudoun County Public Schools Offers New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents and Students
SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention, has ... Read more
Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks
Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.
What’s next for literacy learning?
As educators and parents learn more about the science of reading, two recent polls reveal the alignment and the differences between their perspectives. A survey of parents and…
ParentSquare Acquires Remind, Expanding Options for School-Home Engagement
Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, has acquired Remind, a popular platform ... Read more
You’re my hero
I’ve always hated being put on the spot to answer some version of this question: “Who is your role model? Who inspired your career? Who is your hero?”
Why diversity and STEM education are critical to our future workforce
STEM allow us to push the boundaries of innovation, enabling people to step foot on the moon, develop lifesaving health care, and advance clean forms of energy. We…
Teacher shortages are worrying the majority of K-12 parents
More than half of parents (56 percent) say they are concerned that teachers are burned out to the point that it will adversely affect their child’s education, according…
Project Tomorrow Beyond the Classroom Today
The long-tail impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues in K-12 education, both providing rich lessons learned from the experience ... Read more
How to start solving your school bullying problem
Student bullying is a nationwide problem. Parents are outraged and demand that school administrators evaluate their campus security protocols to keep all students alive and safe.
Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic
BOSTON – A national survey of over 800 U.S. parents[1] commissioned by Lexia, a part of Cambium Learning Group, and conducted ... Read more
Roylco Secures “Best STEM Building Toy” in Best Building Toys for Kids, According to Experts
ANDERSON, S.C. –– Roylco, a leading innovator in manufacturing educational kids’ toys, proudly announces its recent accolade as “Best STEM ... Read more
Dear parents: 3 ways AI will show up in your child’s classroom this year
As teachers, we know that the back to school season is a time full of excitement and big emotions about what the year ahead will bring. And we’re…
Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators
Concerns over unfinished learning continue to occupy educators' and parents' minds. For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and…
Prioritizing social growth during online learning
The expansion of online education has been a real boon for busy parents, teachers, and students. Online learning lets children learn from the comfort of their own homes…
5 Reasons why parents & educators need to consider professional headsets for their students
While schools seem to have returned to normal there are still many students that will engage in remote learning ... Read more
Education majors share why they want to become teachers
Like school systems across the country, Indianapolis districts have struggled to fill their teaching vacancies, especially after the pandemic. Many experienced teachers are leaving the profession, citing inadequate pay or…
BookmarkED Addresses the State of Challenged Books with Industry-First Technology to Enable Parental Choice in School Libraries
DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED, the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in ... Read more
School safety concerns are on the rise as classrooms open
More than half of teachers and parents are more worried about school safety than in previous years, according to the 2023 K-12 School Safety Report from Motorola Solutions, which…
5 critical things to know about the new SAT
In the shifting, ever-changing landscape of American education, a major transformation is on the horizon. The SAT, an iconic rite of passage for college hopefuls since its inception…
Roylco, Inc Merges with MESH to Boost Social Emotional Learning in Children
ANDERSON, S.C — Since the rise of the pandemic and the isolation of quarantine, a surge of concern regarding children’s ... Read more
3 simple ways educators and families can accelerate math learning
As the most recent nation's report card made painfully clear, American students are struggling in math. At the same time, administrators, teachers, and parents are finding new ways…
We need a new approach to student assessment
All around the country, school is ending for students and summer break is underway. In many schools, students spent the last few weeks of the year sitting for…
5 tips to keep online students motivated
A student's motivation in school is a key driver of their academic success. Yet, the demanding nature of high school classes mixed with a teenager’s natural craving for…
6 ways AI tools will impact tutoring
As the layers of post-pandemic classrooms are peeled back and learning losses become more evident, schools are searching for effective means to improve student achievement. Tutoring plays a…
Engaging All Parents: A 6 Part Guide to School Communications That Work
Almost 50 million children are enrolled in US public schools. Let’s make sure we’re reaching their families like we should ... Read more
3 ways to ensure kindergarten readiness for all children
Ensuring that children are developmentally ready for school on day one of kindergarten is critical. The better prepared children are for kindergarten, the more successful they are likely…
A smarter way to think about college
This month, hundreds of thousands of graduating high school seniors are weighing their college options. For many, it's an intensely stressful time as they are rejected or waitlisted by…
Ransomware attacks on schools are only getting worse
Just a few years ago, ransomware probably didn’t rank very high on a list of things parents regularly talked about. But the odds are getting higher that if…
7 ways to make homework easier for students with autism
Homework can be challenging for all children, but for those with autism, it can be challenging. It is common for children with autism to have difficulties with executive…
The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?
In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. The…
What the F? Grading strategies for early career teachers
According to a recent study, grading is one of the least stressful activities early career teachers have to complete. Grading is time consuming, however, and more grading-related questions…
Ransomware attacks show continued rise in K-12 schools
More parents report experiencing ransomware attacks on their children's schools, according to new data from Kaspersky. This year, 14 percent of American parents experienced ransomware attacks on their…
13 edtech developments at TCEA 2023
The 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition offered the opportunity for educators to connect in person and share insights and innovations around teaching and learning.
4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences
Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. Parents can feel it, and the numbers back them up. Edtech is booming, with 40 times…
Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks
Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.…
3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued
As research reveals that relational trust leads to engagement and success, we are reminded that teachers hold our students’ stories and hopes—and here’s how school leaders can lay…