5 major education trends in 2023
With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few…
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How we can improve literacy through student engagement
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase student engagement…
Voters skeptical of college, more supportive of CTE
It’s more important for Colorado schools to prepare students for the workforce than to prepare them to attend college.
How did edtech impact learning in 2023?
As we closed the door on 2022, we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for education. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by…
I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom?
This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…
9 ways collaborative learning benefits teachers and students
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education…
Schools have struggled to add learning time after COVID–here’s how one district did it
School leaders floated the idea to lengthen Cicero 99’s school day before COVID hit, but the proposal took on greater urgency when educators saw how the pandemic set…
As teens rethink college and career options, counselors are trying to adapt
When students come into Danielle Insel’s college and career advising office with their sights set on higher education, she has a checklist of next steps ready. For years,…
Leveraging the K-12 generative AI readiness checklist: A guide for district leadership
Whether or not a school district is considering leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), the influence of this technology on educational ecosystems is undeniable.
Outdoor classrooms should outlast COVID
The evidence for learning in nature is compelling, robust, and growing. Reduced stress. Improved attention and cognitive function. More physical fitness. Fewer behavioral challenges. Higher engagement.
5 positive ways students can use AI
You’ve heard all the news about kids using ChatGPT to cheat, but there's another side to this story. Just as the internet revolutionized education, AI will be the…
Companies go to high schools for career training
Where vocational schools of the past contributed to inequity by directing low-income and students of color into low-wage jobs, modern career training can give students a window into…
3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger
Have you ever heard the story of Stoffel the honey badger? Stoffel was rescued by a wildlife rehabilitation center after being injured by a pride of lions and…
Education majors share why they want to become teachers
Like school systems across the country, Indianapolis districts have struggled to fill their teaching vacancies, especially after the pandemic. Many experienced teachers are leaving the profession, citing inadequate pay or…
9 big ideas to bolster the teaching profession and boost student learning
America’s schools face a number of warning signs about the teaching profession: higher turnover, lower morale, declining interest in the profession among college students, persistent shortages in certain subjects. These…
I work with struggling readers–here’s what’s standing in their way
I learned to love reading as a kid, spellbound by wizarding worlds and ghost stories. I wanted to share this love, so I became an intervention teacher, working…
COVID learning loss likely to linger without intensive work
Just as COVID hit some communities much harder than others, schools across the U.S. suffered disparate academic losses in the wake of the pandemic.
How our district improved a 5 percent attendance rate
Here at Eagle Pass Independent School District, we’re right on the border of the United States and Mexico. Approximately 95 percent of our students are Hispanic, and most…
With greater access to devices, teachers are folding more tech into instruction
Before the pandemic, U.S. history teacher Travis Malekpour hesitated assigning his students work in the classroom that required a computer. He knew not every student had a laptop…
How a middle school teacher grew students’ math scores despite pandemic challenges
As a senior at Indianapolis’ Ben Davis High School, Jacob Gregory enrolled in an Exploratory Teaching program. He thought of it as an easy way to leave school…
3 tips for confusion-free inclement weather communications
Even if the old spoon under the pillow trick hasn’t worked for the students in your district yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t be your turn next!
As Seattle schools sue social media companies, what’s the legal impact?
A notable new lawsuit against social media industry leaders by the Seattle school district has left legal experts divided on how the case will unfold.
I’m a first-year teacher. How do I become successful in the classroom?
This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…
Treering Yearbooks Launches New Donation Feature
SAN MATEO, CA — Treering Yearbooks – a company modernizing traditional yearbooks – enables schools across America to make yearbooks ... Read more
4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces
When we built a new 3-story high school building on our former baseball field, we knew that we wanted to incorporate spaces where students could learn and teachers…
New Storybooks and Companion Stuffed Animals Support Children’s Mental Wellness
Los Angeles — Silver Lining Stuffies launched its inaugural line of storybooks and companion stuffed animals crafted to provide children ... Read more
Chicago students can take up to 5 mental health days
With working 25 hours a week at her minimum wage job at an ice cream shop, juggling a stressful workload with AP and honors classes, and dealing with…
Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know
Students across the country are heading back to school. Will there be enough teachers waiting for them?
Getting real-world experience: High schoolers design a ‘life skills’ lab for students with disabilities
A collaboration between two schools co-located in a midtown Manhattan campus has bridged both of their missions in the most fruitful way possible: a hands-on project giving their…
How to ignite the fire of student engagement
Recently, a co-worker of mine shared a story from when he was in high school. During one chemistry class his teacher happened to light a small fire within…
One way to address student mental health? Bring the clinic to school
Many Michigan school administrators say they’ve often served as stand-in public health officials during the pandemic. So it’s no surprise that districts across the state are eager to…
Playing to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports
Esports--commonly accepted as “a multiplayer video game played competitively in front of spectators, by both professional and amateur gamers”--is quickly becoming a household term along with esports game…
What did 2021 bring to K-12 edtech?
When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we--along with the majority of the world--definitely didn't anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be)…
7 fun digital learning tools to try in the classroom
During pandemic learning, educators have seen a plethora of digital learning tools and resources, and they're figuring out what does and doesn't work for their instructional methods.
7 tips for a strong remote learning strategy
It’s halfway through the academic year, and schools across the United States are still wrestling with how to keep students enthusiastic about learning through a computer screen.
21 great tools for AR and VR in the classroom
Nearly everyone has experienced augmented reality and virtual reality to some degree, and while they're fun, AR and VR can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom…
Whatever it takes: How one underserved district continues to make it through the pandemic
Listening to Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan, managing her district through this pandemic almost sounds like a positive story.
7 under-the-radar digital learning tools to try this fall
There are some well-known and much-loved digital learning tools that are part of every educator's must-try list, but why not throw some new resources into the mix?
Teachers Offer Tips To Make Summer Learning More Inspiring, Creative and Challenging, Using Osmo for Schools’ STEAM Technology
Exploring Nature, Creating Stories, Learning Financial Literacy, Are Among Ideas Suggested Palo Alto- From exploring nature to story creation to ... Read more
5 reasons to not pass on password protection
Although no password is uncrackable, increasing the complexity of the password can make the process more difficult and has proven an effective method for dissuading hackers, ultimately keeping…