4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates
Early access to college classes and anytime/anywhere learning is helping some forward-thinking districts boost graduation rates.
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In teacher shortage, schools recruit professionals to teach
A shortage of trained teachers in Oregon is leaving school districts short-handed, so replacements without educational backgrounds are being recruited from other professions to fill the gap. This…
SchoolDude introduces management platforms, mobile app
SchoolDude, a provider of operations management solutions, has launched two Collaborative Operations Management platforms, MaintenanceEssentials Pro and EventEssentials Pro. For the first time, SchoolDude’s solutions are available in…
Poll: Americans oppose linking teacher evaluations with student performance
Many Americans, especially public-school parents, give low marks to rating a teacher based partly on how students perform on standardized tests, according to a survey. The Gallup Poll…
It’s almost fall. Do you know where your textbooks are?
Poor asset management may be education's dirty little secret, say two districts who opted for a 21st century upgrade to save time and money.
District automates account management, registration process
Tools4ever, a provider of identity and access management (IdM/IAM) solutions, announced today that Culver City Unified School District, of Culver City, Calif., has implemented User Management Resource Administrator…
Informal survey suggests disconnect between teachers and data
data-gapsAt this year's ISTE conference Lexia Learning polled more than 200 educators in an informal survey, which suggests teachers are not using collected data to pinpoint skill deficiencies…
Alma SIS integrates with Google Classroom
Alma Technologies, Inc., and Google Classroom announced the integration between the free classroom toolset for teachers and a Student Information System (SIS). The integration enables Alma customers to…
How do you get tech-resistant teachers to embrace change?
Many millions of dollars have been wasted over the years by the well-intentioned, but ad hoc, introduction of technology into education. Eager tech savvy teachers or administrators may…
BrightBytes releases leadership module at ISTE 2015
BrightBytes, an educational research and analysis organization, has added a leadership module to its Clarity platform. Created in partnership with McREL International, a nonprofit education research and development…
14 do’s and don’ts of successful tech integration
Embarking on a technology integration plan or beginning a technology pilot can be daunting. However, mapping out a clear path, being flexible, and communicating the stakeholders can help…
New tool tracks state educator prep programs
The University of North Carolina system’s new Educator Quality Dashboard provides public access to the university’s research and trend data on the performance of North Carolina’s public school…
How well is your state teaching the whole child?
ASCD has released updated Whole Child Snapshots for each of the 50 U.S. states to display the progress the nation has made in supporting the whole child as…
The Learning Counsel launches assessment tool and survey
Research shows district and school leaders often hit similar barriers in digital curriculum transition. To help them in this transformative period, the Learning Counsel has announced and launched…
How these 19 districts strike better deals on tech, together
19 Appalachian districts form one powerful cooperative, in a highly repeatable model. Small districts everywhere, take notice.
Florida districts monitor early warning indicators
In Florida, all schools that include grades 6, 7 or 8 are now required to implement an early warning system to identify students who need additional support to…
3 must-dos for caring for your mobile devices
While mobile learning continues to work its way further into educational institutions, administrators and educators are faced with a new set of related issues. Chief among them: How…
5 reasons certification is important for ed-tech leaders
For educators, learning about education from experts doesn't stop at advanced degrees. Certification just may be the sweet spot that bridges leadership, lifelong learning, and formal training.
Global policy report touches on reduced testing reliance
ASCD, a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading, released its first Global Policy Agenda, which makes recommendations to promote the success of students, educators,…
5 conditions that support great teaching
The National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future is will lead a positive, collaborative, action-oriented initiative to support great teaching. The initiative will focus on equitable access to…
8 competencies for K-12 leadership
EdFuel, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that helps K-12 leaders to develop and maximize their potential, has launched the Blueprint for Success initiative, which aims to address a…
Ed leadership policy standards now open for comments
Two national education organizations are seeking additional feedback from the public on revised draft standards for education leaders that aim to ensure district and school leaders are able…
The alternative school program getting most at-risk students to graduate
The purpose of an alternative school program in Ohio for the most at-risk students is to assist targeted groups in gaining the skills required to earn course credits.…
The 3 trust questions to ask every ed tech vendor
Vendors need to answer these questions when establishing trust with administrators The educational technology procurement market is enormous: $13 billion ... Read more
The problem with the SAMR model
As I have watched teachers at my own school attempt to use the SAMR model to both evaluate current uses of technology and to plan future ones, I…
Videos showcase the 5 keys to being a good principal
WNET has launched School Leadership in Action: Principal Profiles, a free collection of videos that bring to life the five key practices of exemplary principals. The collection is…
N.C. schools implement new LMS
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has selected Canvas as its learning management system. The contract covers all local education agency (LEA) and charter schools in North…
Education On Air: Google hosts free online conference
Google for Education will host a free online conference about leading for the future and shaping the modern classroom. Education On Air will take place on May 8-9,…
This innovative district lets students choose how to learn
Rather than imprisoning students in front-facing classrooms, one Kentucky district is instead trying to entice at-risk, and even low-risk, students to enjoy their education through a series of…
Why E-rate expansion is a must for our schools
The digital concept is so important for our schools today. That’s why especially pleased when, recently, the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service and Administrative Company extended…
3 tips for implementing a tech-based learning environment
To assist schools grappling with making the digital leap, three large, national professional education associations offer practical guidance, best practices and examples of model technology-enabled schools.
True tech integration starts with learning goals
The real challenge in using technology in the classroom is not integrating technology effectively. It's developing a vision for technology use.
20 ed-tech leaders to watch
The National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN) recently announced its “20 to Watch” honorees for 2014-15. These education leaders from across the country are being…
New tool gauges your technology readiness
Nationwide, more than 1,700 school district superintendents have taken the Future Ready pledge--a promise to personalize learning for students using digital tools. To help them fulfill their promise…
A new recipe for digital, mobile learning
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) on March 6 unveiled two new resources for education leaders to take the digital leap in their schools. Launched through the organization’s…
Admins target metrics with new analytics dashboard
Panorama Education, which partners with K-12 schools to collect and analyze feedback from teachers, parents and students, has launched a new Leadership Dashboard designed to provide principals and…
Philip Lanoue named 2015 AASA Superintendent of the Year
Philip Lanoue, superintendent of the Clarke County School District in Athens, Ga., has been named the 2015 AASA National Superintendent of the Year. The Febuary 26 announcement came…