A K-12 device purchase sets years of work in motion. Long after the procurement paperwork is signed, district teams are left to deploy, secure, repair, update, and eventually…
Over the last 15 years, I have observed a recurring pattern. A new principal, whether brand new to the role or a veteran principal arriving at a new…
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K‑12 procurement: why everyday school purchases don’t always flow ... Read more
Across the country, districts are confronting a growing PK-12 leadership pipeline crisis. Veteran principals, assistant principals, and district administrators are retiring at increasing rates, yet there is not…
A lot of teachers assume that once students get to fourth or fifth grade, they already know how to read. And while this is true most of the…
English/language arts and science teachers were almost twice as likely to say they use AI tools compared to math teachers or elementary teachers of all subjects, according to…
In Charleston County, South Carolina, a school turnaround initiative designed to enhance teaching and learning at 10 schools on the state’s improvement list has seen remarkable success.
A national survey of educators and principals shows a record number of K-12 schools reporting social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation, according to new research from CASEL and…
A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher…
If you’re an eighth grader who wants to take algebra, can you even take the class? The answer to that question, it turns out, depends a lot on…
As someone who coaches principals at Wichita Public Schools, I’ve seen how effective principals drive positive change across an entire school. They create collaborative and supportive learning cultures.
As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement. How could I get more parents and guardians to feel connected and interested in getting involved? How…
Chicago — Several schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district have signed on to bring the immersive power ... Read more
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. — Curriculum Associates recently launched its Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative to support the professional growth of rising ... Read more
As a principal, you have the privilege of leading a school and making a positive difference in the lives of countless students. You have the power to create…
When I conduct training for school employees, I like to start my presentations speaking in a “normal” voice. About halfway in, I turn on the instructional audio solution…
As students head back to the classroom, parents of school-age children can play a significant role in helping assure violence prevention and school security measures are implemented in…
K-12 school districts have a retention problem and it’s not unique to teaching staff – superintendents, principals, nurses, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, and others are departing in droves.
Whether your students take the bus to school or run downstairs to the computer room, keeping them engaged in their classwork throughout the day is the best way…
Despite vaccinations being distributed in record-breaking time, the COVID surge continues to be a wearisome reality for the third consecutive school year.
Whether your students take the bus to school or run downstairs to the computer room, keeping them engaged in their classwork throughout the day is the best way…
EmpowerU today announced that the company has secured $1 million in seed funding to launch its highly personalized, tech-powered, social-emotional ... Read more
Scholastic, with YouGov, surveyed public school Pre-K–12 educators in winter 2020 to gather their thoughts on equity in education, literacy ... Read more
mindSpark Learning, a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, announced today the launch of ... Read more
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…
Summer isn't quite over, but now that August has claimed its place on our calendars, many educators are getting ready to welcome students back to school in the…
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…
Students in schools where new principals participated in a research-based training program outperformed students in schools with new principals who did not participate in the program, according to…
American schools are facing a crisis in the lack of professional learning for school leaders.
Principals and districts benefit when principal supervisors move beyond the role of administrator to coach and mentor, according to a new Vanderbilt University report. It is the first…
The best educational leaders are lifelong learners. They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. As these four…
Research supports building stronger principals to effect lasting change -- and it starts with good training for leaders of all levels.
Leaders aren’t just principals, CEOs, and presidents, a new book asserts, but rather people from all walks of life benefit ... Read more
A report released from the Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in partnership with the University ... Read more
Teachers and principals should play a greater role in selecting tech for their schools
Curriculum Associates recently launched i-Ready Central to help teachers, principals, and administrators successfully implement its i-Ready program. The online portal, offered at no additional cost to all i-Ready…
