How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class
Like many teachers since the public release of ChatGPT, I’ve encountered frustration. For a lot of us, it has felt as though we are spending more of our…
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Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction
Early in our careers, when we were fresh-faced and idealistic (we still are!) the prepackaged curriculum and the advice of more experienced colleagues was the go-to resource.
Programs like tutoring in jeopardy after Linda McMahon terminates COVID aid spending extensions
HVAC projects to improve indoor air quality. Tutoring programs for struggling students. Tuition support for young people who want to become teachers in their home communities.
Beyond the Textbook — How Digital Content Can Enhance Curricula Strategies
Digital books are transforming the classroom – and the shift is happening fast. The Sora reading platform’s 2022-2023 “State ... Read more
Three Ways Modern Invoice and Expense Management Software Can Save Schools Thousands of Dollars Per Year
As K-12 leaders aim to save money and bridge staffing gaps in their districts, there’s a simple way to reduce ... Read more
Is your state one of WalletHub’s best states for teachers?
To say teaching is a demanding and often under-appreciated career goes without saying. And despite calls for higher educator salaries and more support, not all states offer the…
Federal COVID relief dollars improved student test scores, two new studies find
Did federal pandemic relief dollars improve student achievement? It’s the $190 billion question hanging over American schools as the deadline looms for them to spend the last of…
5 Ways to Maximize the Value of Remaining ESSER Funding
With the deadline for spending ESSER funding rapidly approaching, K-12 leaders need to decide in the next few months how ... Read more
As COVID relief spending deadlines loom, one district moves ahead with an uncommon tech plan
With the clock ticking here and across the country, technology companies and other vendors are pushing products and services they claim can help speed up student recovery —…
What does learning fueled by student motivation look like?
We often attempt small tweaks and modifications in our educational system—upgrading curriculum, training teachers on new instructional strategies—hoping to see major gains in student achievement. But these changes…
In SEL budgets, measurement matters
Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools have skyrocketed in the past few years, with spending exceeding $1.7 billion in the 2021-2022 school year alone. Experts anticipate this to grow by…
How to identify student anxiety in the classroom
Issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to pop up as educators devote more time to student anxiety issues in the classroom. Frustrations mount as they attempt to…
Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies
Although structured social-emotional learning (SEL) has been around since the mid-90s, schools’ focus on SEL has skyrocketed following the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on education.
How to ease three district pain points
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: K-12 staffing shortages threaten reading instruction–AI can help; it’s time to permanently increase education funding–ESSER spending proves…
Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education
In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Educator retention hinges on these 3 things; E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution; and a new report: Equity,…
Students get paid to learn, work in the metaverse this summer
Dante Hernandez, a rising ninth grader at Technology High School, never imagined that an Oculus headset would be his way of getting to work.
Brainingcamp Releases ‘Biggest Update Ever’ to Its Math Education Products
AUSTIN, Texas, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brainingcamp announced a massive update to its digital math manipulatives. The update is immediately available, ... Read more
What’s keeping districts from spending COVID relief funding?
2020 and 2021 saw $190 billion in federal relief funds go to schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER).
Are teachers in your district spending more time on SEL?
More than 80 percent of teachers say they are spending more time than ever on social-emotional learning (SEL), according to a new survey.
Weaving SEL into curriculum doesn’t have to be hard
As an educator and curriculum content creator, I’m always seeking to develop lessons that offer students opportunities to express complex ... Read more
Balancing SEL and classroom basics
As we enter our third year impacted by COVID, I predict that it is going to take schools three years to fully recover. After spending a year at…
ClassTag Launches ClassTag Goods to Eliminate Needless Teacher Out-of-Pocket Spending
NEW YORK, NY, August 12, 2021: ClassTag, the leading parent-teacher engagement platform, today announced the launch of ClassTag Goods, a ... Read more
Amex Trendex: Consumers Prioritize Remote Learning and Work from Home Upgrades this Back to School Season
According to the Amex Trendex, a trend report from American Express, consumers surveyed in the U.S. are anticipating spending more ... Read more
Education will play a bigger part of TikTok
Bryan Thoensen, who oversees content partnerships at TikTok, said that during the coronavirus pandemic TikTok is seeing people not only ... Read more
Digital ethics for kids
iKeepSafe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe digital landscape for children, schools and families, recently launched the sixth ... Read more
6 free resources for teachers–just in time for back-to-school
Although the school year starts at different times across the country, one thing is guaranteed: free resources for teachers are at the top of the must-have list. Free…
Learn how school districts gain spending transparency and boost morale
School districts face urgent issues, from student safety to teacher evaluations, but perhaps the most critical problem involves mismanaged spending. ... Read more
Makerspace tips and advice from the front lines
Maker culture is thriving in schools and public libraries across the United States and beyond. From challenges to success stories, no two makerspaces are alike, and maker facilitators…
Are K-12 data systems ready for AI?
As educators who love technology, we can barely contain our enthusiasm for the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI). But AI requires massive amounts of data, so before…
4 ways technology can improve SEL skills
Today’s classrooms are full of immersive high-tech tools—but at the same time, schools and districts are being pushed to promote social-emotional learning (SEL) and improve school climate. Since…
How paper-free days can spark a tech transformation
Cutting out paper and pencils one day a week got students and teachers at one school thinking more creatively.
Report: Professional development is ineffective and wastes money
District PD spending does not equate to teacher improvement, a new study finds. Can the waste be curbed?
More parents focusing on ed-tech spending
With back-to-school shopping trips and spending in full swing across the U.S., many parents are starting to invest in larger ... Read more