Finding the Middle Ground
Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher know their way around an education acronym. Both professors at San Diego State University and ... Read more
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Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols
Safety response protocols are foundational to creating a culture of safety in schools. District leaders should adopt and implement response protocols that cover all types of emergencies.
CoSN State Chapters Grow With Additions of MACE and CoSNE
Washington, D.C.– CoSN today announced that the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education ( MACE) and the Nebraska Chapter of ... Read more
Cybersecurity in K-12 Education
School systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. Recent ... Read more
States must promise their schools don’t use DEI or lose federal money, Trump administration says
The U.S. Department of Education is giving state education agencies 10 days to certify that their schools do not engage in any practices that the administration believes illegally…
5 restorative practices that help teachers create connections
It’s hard to overstate the influence of school on a student’s social-emotional development. Outside of their immediate family, a student will spend most of their life among a…
The Safety Response Protocols All School Leaders Should Know (eBook)
Equip your schools with life-saving safety response protocols. This eBook provides a clear framework for emergency preparedness, staff training, ... Read more
Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025
As ransomware evolves, so must the strategies used to combat it. Traditional perimeter defenses, such as firewalls and antivirus software, are no longer sufficient in an era of…
Harnessing generative AI to revolutionize educator growth
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education as we know it. AI’s potential and pitfalls continue to be debated for classroom and student use, as well as for…
Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy
As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may ... Read more
Best practices for an AI-infused classroom
Avoiding or banning AI in the classroom does students a disservice, and if teachers aren’t familiar with AI tools and how to use them, who is really in…
CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board
Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the expansion of its work in artificial intelligence to help ensure education tools ... Read more
Playworks Launches SparkPlay
OAKLAND, Calif. – Playworks has launched SparkPlay, an online, subscription-based education resource to support the continuous learning of safe and ... Read more
Case Study: How Eastern Oregon University Revolutionized Science of Reading Education
Find out how the Eastern Oregon University’s Reading Clinic, in partnership with PCG, significantly improve literacy outcomes across Oregon schools ... Read more
10 tips to protect youth well-being online
A report from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force offers recommendations and best practices for safer social media and online platform use for youth.
Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity
School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell. Ransomware attacks in education are doubling year-on-year and the arrival of the summer holidays doesn’t mean to…
How AI can transform lesson planning and assessment
Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by. Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have…
Digital Promise and Edthena Partner to Strengthen Science of Reading-Based Instruction Using AI-Powered Coaching
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction ... Read more
Why federal-education partnerships are critical for cybersecurity
By providing essential funding, advanced cybersecurity resources, expert guidance, and gathering analytics and data, the federal government can help schools effectively protect against cyber threats.
5 ways to use technology for classroom creativity
Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have. Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving.
Energy Management for Sustainable Buildings Checklist
Effective energy Effective energy management is crucial for educational institutions, from K-12 schools to universities. Effective energy management practices reduce ... Read more
Eight Point Energy Efficiency Plan for Education
Effective energy management is crucial for educational institutions, from K-12 schools to universities. By implementing sound energy management practices, schools ... Read more
Wearable panic buttons help us better protect students and educators
One of the issues that is top of mind for our district is how we can create and implement the best school safety practices to protect our students,…
SchoolStatus Applauds 2024 Model SARB Winners for Attendance Achievements
Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, applauds its SchoolStatus Attend District Partners ... Read more
Prioritizing inclusivity in game-based learning
Applying the principles and practices of inclusive design in game-based learning can expand access to rich learning experiences to a neurodiverse group of learners, according to a new…
How video coaching inspires teacher self-reflection
The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has been successfully using video in our teacher professional learning for more than seven years.
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA ... Read more
Friday 5: The pivotal role of school libraries
School libraries have evolved from stereotypical hush-hush environments to bustling resource centers where students not only learn to locate and evaluate information, but where they develop critical skills.
5 ways to teach like a pirate
Learning is a dynamic process, one in which learners must be actively engaged. However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing…
Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies
To date, only six states have formulated a comprehensive AI policy absent federal guidance for districts to look to, according to findings from The 2024 Administrator AI Report: Perceptions,…
2024: The year of generative AI
This year marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced AI technologies into educational practices, heralding a new era of teaching and learning.
How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact the Way We Teach?
Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize the way we teach, introducing transformative changes that will redefine pedagogical approaches.
5 Best Practices for Managing the Employee Experience
A deep dive on how technology can help to optimize school district’s branding, recruitment, position management, and more.
Teachers want AI in education–but need more support
The majority of teachers are enthusiastic and eager about the potential of AI in education and incorporating AI in the classroom, but remain unsure of where to start,…
Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness
Ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc on the education sector, hitting 80 percent of lower education providers and 79 percent of higher education providers this year.
The science of reading, beyond phonics
Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading.
Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool
SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense ... Read more
How immersive technology can empower students (and teachers) to learn
Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration.
Teacher helps implement the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’
Indiana is in the midst of an enormous undertaking to improve literacy rates. The approach: Align state standards, curriculum, and teacher training programs with practices rooted in the…
Vernier Science Education Launches New Resources to Engage Students in Phenomena-Based Learning During Upcoming Eclipses
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently launched new resources to help science and STEM educators leverage the two upcoming ... Read more