Why high schools should use teaching assistants
Exam scores always seem to go up. Whether it’s the SAT when applying for college or an AP score to earn college credit, competitive scores seem to be…
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The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication
Strong parent communication ensures that both parties can collaborate as a team throughout the year for the child’s best interest.
4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change
Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave…
Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens’
Jenn Silverstein’s two children have lived through an active shooter situation at their school. Both attended East High School in Denver last year, when a student shot two administrators at…
Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable
Cybersecurity is arguably one of the biggest priorities in K-12 school districts across the country. IT leaders agree that a “when, not if” mentality is essential in formulating…
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity in Education
Special guest: Rivka Tadjer Cybercrime Prevention & Mitigation expert In this episode of Innovations in Education, we do a deep ... Read more
Digital equity means more than access
John Calvello represents TPR Education, including The Princeton Review and tutor.com. They aim to highlight their services for all students ... Read more
4 simple strategies to help students ace standardized tests
Standardized tests can be hard on students. Many of us still remember the frustration and anxiety we experienced when we were younger and sat down for our first…
How to ensure digital equity in online testing
As more high-stakes exams transition to an all-digital format, experts warn that students who are not as digitally literate as their peers could be placed at a disadvantage.
How to engage at-risk students through esports
It is well documented that extracurricular activities boost academic success. In recent years, schools have tried to broaden the traditional extracurricular definition to appeal to a more diverse,…
Online STEM Summer Camps for High School and College Students
Numerade—an online education platform founded with a mission to provide equitable access to high-quality STEM instruction—today announced the launch of ... Read more
It’s not your grandfather’s SAT prep
From a rise in test-optional schools to redesigns that move away from being a test of “how well you can learn how to take the tests,” the last few…
Mystery Skype Calls Connect Your Classroom to The World
Mystery Skype sessions engage every student in the classroom as they search for clues and try and try and solve a mystery--where the other class is located.
6 Characteristics of Great PD (And Great Classrooms)
For nearly a dozen years I’ve traveled to various schools and districts to deliver professional development workshops and presentations. Over the years, I’ve also sat in on many…
College Board unveils changes in SAT that make test more practical
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Didn’t ace SAT? Just design microbe transplant research
The New York Times reports: High school seniors with poor grades and even worse SAT scores, you may be just what one of the nation’s most prestigious liberal…
Bypassing the SAT altogether
Mind/Shift reports: “It’s kind of declaring war on the whole rigmarole of college admissions and the failure to foreground the curriculum and learning,” Leon Botstein, Bard’s president of…