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In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow; are you tackling the…
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ParentSquare Announces 2022-23 Advisory Council Members
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. MAY 6, 2022— ParentSquare Inc., developer of the premier unified school-home engagement platform for K-12, today announced ... Read more
AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD
Many people envision artificial intelligence's (AI) role in education with a sci-fi twist, but in reality, AI is already embedded in promising new tools that address student learning,…
3 tools to support trauma-informed teaching
While the awareness of trauma-informed teaching has been a concept I have grappled with, teaching amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has moved this concept to the forefront in terms…
Dynamic and Engaging Literacy Experiences
To become lifelong readers and learners, young students need dynamic and engaging literacy experiences. Learn what such experiences are, how ... Read more
15 TEACHER-TESTED TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO POWER STUDENTS’ CREATIVE POTENTIAL
FOR INDIVIDUALS, SMALL GROUPS & LARGE GROUPS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE RESOURCE NOW Use these proven technology-led activities to help children ... Read more
Why Diversity Matters in School Library Collections— And How to Achieve It
How we perceive the world—and, just as importantly, how we see ourselves—is a function of the stories we experience in ... Read more
Benchmarking Toolkit for 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an extant trend toward digitized communications, and highlighted the weaknesses in many schools’ and districts’ ... Read more
The Payoff of Going Paperless in K-12 Schools
Replacing paper forms and manual processes with secure digital workflows creates better experiences for faculty, staff, and students, while saving ... Read more
Using evidence-based math programs to address learning recovery
Selecting instructional strategies and supplemental resources for supporting student learning recovery shouldn’t be a guessing game. District and school leaders seeking to address learning loss and accelerate growth…
Eliminate barriers to reading with government relief funding
New government relief funding for K-12 schools offers a unique chance to eliminate reading barriers and overcome unequal access to ... Read more
Making the most of your return to school
Even though schools are back to in-person learning, the pandemic taught us something about how automating processes can save time--and if educators need more of anything, it's time.
Four strategies for helping educators embrace change
Digital transformation is about more than making incremental changes to instruction or layering technology on top of existing practices.
Curriculum Associates Selects 35 Standout Teachers for Its 2022 Class of Extraordinary Educators
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 10, 2022— Curriculum Associates recently named 35 teachers to the 2022 class of Extraordinary Educators, an ... Read more
2021 Takeaways: New Classroom Methods Learned During All This Madness
In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education: 3 best practices and classroom methods to take with us to ... Read more
5 instructional practices that drive student engagement
Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery.
3 best practices to take with us to the ‘other side’
Who would have thought that we would still be teaching in the midst of a pandemic? At the beginning of this school year, public school districts had to…
How do you secure your smart campus?
As more connectivity and innovation are implemented in schools, you immediately become vulnerable to cyber threats. You need to keep ... Read more
Key considerations for a network edge refresh on campus
Your campus relies on a high-performing, reliable, secure network for wired and wireless connections, especially at the edge. Consider performance, ... Read more
Learning is social. Is your school collaboration ready?
Social learning helps your students learn by watching, listening, and doing whether in class, online or as a hybrid. Deliver ... Read more
Making Lemonade—Finding Edtech Best Practices From Pandemic Pivots
In this week’s Getting There: Innovations in Education, Editor at Large Kevin Hogan explores how education leaders are identifying the ... Read more
4 reasons to rethink middle school math acceleration practices
As the pandemic continues to impact another school year, a lot of focus has been on “accelerating learning,” which is about maintaining on-grade level instruction or infusing pre-requisite…
How can comprehensive, integrated data improve student outcomes?
All school districts strive to be data-driven: to use data to get early warning of students at risk, to identify ... Read more
6 key recommendations for choosing the best LMS platform
The shift in education has created a reliance on integrated technology tools to capture learning beyond the classroom. Canvas creates ... Read more
As Schools Look to Tackle the Stressors Educators Face this School Year they are Turning to Aperture Education’s EdSERT Program
Charlotte N.C. (Oct. 29, 2021) — Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a significant focus for schools this year, yet ... Read more
UV Disinfection: No Magic Bullet, Just Smart, Layered Protection
When the global pandemic hit all of us in Spring 2020, school districts had to go into crisis mode, pivoting ... Read more
As schools share best practices, equity can emerge from the pandemic
Another school year is underway, and many of you may be feeling an overwhelming sense of déjà vu. Pandemic preparedness, mask mandates, quarantines--it’s starting to sound a lot…
Flinn Scientific Launches New Contest for STEM Educators in Celebration of Mole Day
In celebration of the upcoming Mole Day on October 23rd, Flinn Scientific is asking STEM educators to share their favorite ... Read more
Developing Strong Language Skills in the Early Childhood Classroom
Early childhood classroom activities should develop strong language skills for all learners. Classroom observations show that it can be challenging ... Read more
A Holistic Approach to Teaching Early Childhood Mathematics
A curriculum Teaching young children mathematics is more than a collection of activities; it needs to be coherent, focused on ... Read more
Phonological Awareness
Phonological awareness is the growing awareness of sounds within speech, from the largest to smallest units of speech. Typically, young ... Read more
Case Study: A Closer Look at How 3 Schools Adopted UV Disinfection Technology
To safely reopen, the CDC recommends the implementation of layered prevention strategies, including ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to clean & maintain ... Read more
3 technologies needed for remote learning
As everyone spends the summer preparing for a new school year, many are preparing for virtual options to stick around post pandemic. In a recent survey conducted by…
8 COVID learning practices this district is keeping
As educators across the U.S. enter their classrooms for a new school year--one that is still a bit uncertain given concerns over new COVID variants and how to…
The Essential Guide to 1:1 Post Pandemic
The unexpected school closures caused by the global pandemic in March 2020 resulted in many districts implementing a 1:1 model almost overnight to ... Read more
Did online learning mostly miss the mark?
Online learning has untapped potential for students across the nation, and while the COVID-19 pandemic forced classrooms online in early 2020, that doesn't mean learning became more innovative…
3 ways to create curriculum with real-life relevance
When a school is fortunate to have exceptional teachers with diverse backgrounds, those teachers can draw on their experiences and interests to create a strong, engaging, and original…
Prepare your school for a remote hybrid future
An abrupt shift to online learning catapulted educational institutions into rapid digital transformation. And in a remote-first world, institutions that ... Read more
3 superintendents share their COVID “a-ha!” moments
With a light at the end of the tunnel and plans to open in-person this fall, three superintendents are sharing lightbulb moments, what technology they're using this fall,…
Double the Rate of Reading Growth in 50 Days!
In a recent study, students using the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution typically achieved double the rate of reading growth in ... Read more