Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students
As schools seek to ensure all students are able to learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces.
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Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs
High school student Selin Alara Ornek is looking ahead--using machine learning and the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics to create robot guide dogs for the visually impaired.
Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to be able to teach effectively.
Maximizing librarian efficiency with collaborative solutions
The role of the school librarian and library media specialist is a dynamic one, constantly evolving to meet the needs of teachers and students.
Achieve Educational Equity with a Robust Network
ESUHSD faced many network challenges: extending coverage to neighborhoods without impacting Wi-Fi, minimizing management, and needing instant reports. With RUCKUS ... Read more
The secrets to driving student success with modern networks!
Modern campus networks drive success with digital tools and technologies that deliver reliable and flexible student-centric learning opportunities. Learn how ... Read more
Transform Education with Jabra
Transform education with Jabra’s audio and video technology, designed for immersive learning, and seamless connectivity. Enhance student engagement and accessibility ... Read more
Addressing student absenteeism with faculty PD
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a major problem in schools across the nation. In 2022, the average chronic absenteeism rate hit 28 percent--an 88 percent increase from 2019.
Salman Khan’s vision of AI-enhanced education in ‘Brave New Words’
Salman Khan’s "Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)" presents an invigorating and forward-looking vision of the potential for artificial intelligence…
3 strategies to improve attendance for students with disabilities
For too many students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism prevents them from accessing the equitable education they deserve. Recent data shows students with disabilities miss substantially more school compared…
Kamala Harris backs teachers unions and LGBTQ rights, blasts book bans in AFT speech
In one of her first speeches since becoming the likely Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris delivered a fiery call to teachers and other union members to back…
The pandemic’s lasting impact on young learners
Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new research from Curriculum Associates, which unveils national data on the…
Integrating VR into your classroom is easier than you think
Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time…
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…
6 tips to select the right assessments for your district
Ensuring student achievement is on track is critical, particularly as post-pandemic academic progress still remains slower for some student groups.
9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces
In today's diverse educational landscape, fostering a safe and inclusive environment isn't just a moral imperative--it's crucial for effective learning. As educators, we understand that students thrive academically…
How to combat misuse of AI in student writing
As AI cements itself firmly into classrooms, one large and lingering question concerns when and how students can use it appropriately. It takes only seconds to plug a…
ISTELive news: SmartPass highlights link between attendance, student outcomes
SmartPass, a digital hall pass solution for K-12 schools, has announced an update to its Schedules capabilities, enabling schools to gain a ... Read more
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
More than half of Gen Z youth (59 percent) say they believe AI will have a more negative than positive effect on society in the next 10 years…
ViewSonic ClassSwift Software: Gain Insight to Student Learning & Progress
ViewSonic ClassSwift™ software helps teachers create instructional next steps, reduce prep time, and maximize learning. With real-time interactive tools such ... Read more
How to balance summer break with summer learning loss
As classrooms close until next fall, talk of the dreaded summer slide increases, particularly as students are still struggling to gain ground lost during the pandemic.
The clock is ticking on ESSER funds
Superintendents in the middle of the budget-setting process need to be aware: with the ESSER Funds soon to go away, reporting, supplementing, and storytelling their pandemic-related expenses will be key for…
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Launches Student Platform “Path to Honor” Encouraging Self-reflection and Character Exploration
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the ... Read more
Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024
Download the report, “Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024” to learn more about student safety and wellbeing ... Read more
Innovative solutions to meet diverse student needs
The demand for special education services is increasing, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The staff who provide those services, however, are becoming fewer and farther between.
Despite guidance, generative AI remains a challenge for educators
Teachers are still struggling with generative AI use even with policy-setting and training around the technology, according to new survey research from the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT).
7 Ways To Personalize Learning for Better District Outcomes
Changes brought about by the pandemic have primed the educational landscape for personalized learning. With devices available for student use, ... Read more
How educators can use a ‘Fitbit approach’ to improve student outcomes
For years now, many people have used wearable technology such as the Fitbit or Apple Watch to understand data about their health--their heart rate, for example, or their…
Navigating Learning Loss: The Vital Role of Live Tutoring with Certified Teachers
Amidst growing concerns about the persistent lack of learning loss recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a noteworthy success pattern ... Read more
5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning
Probeware can play a pivotal role in creating opportunities for students to make sense of phenomena in the ways envisioned by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Why special educators are key to behavioral equity and inclusion
Educators today are trying to manage a new wave of student behavior, and it’s proving to be one of the toughest parts of their job.
St. Vrain Valley Schools Becomes First District-wide Adoption of Avantis Education’s Eduverse VR Platform
Chicago — Avantis Education has partnered with the 33,000-student school district, St. Vrain Valley Schools, in Colorado to provide Eduverse ... Read more
Equitable learning with small-group instruction and student-tracking
In the realm of education, balancing instructional strategies like small-group instruction and student-tracking presents both challenges and opportunities for fostering equitable learning environments.
Why Effective Communication is Essential for Student Engagement and Wellness
Download the booklet to learn how digital signage can enhance student wellness, create higher engagement, ensure safer environments, and improve ... Read more
Healthy Learning Environments for Educational Facilities
How to improve student and staff well-being and comfort while increasing operational efficiency in educational facilities. By viewing the following ... Read more
Friday 5: Personalized learning
A one-size-fits-all classroom is a thing of the past. Now, personalized learning is infused into learning in order to meet students where they are, tailoring programs and experiences…
3 ways a modern data solution can improve student outcomes
We continue to read headlines about how artificial intelligence (AI) can substantially increase labor productivity across the global economy, creating both time and informational efficiencies.
Moving beyond transparency to accessibility and awareness
In one of my graduate courses for future PK-12 educational leaders, students are asked to review a student handbook and provide their recommendations on how to improve those…
Student-centered everything: ClassVR in special education
Spaulding Academy & Family Services is a small, non-profit special education school and residential facility serving students with a wide range of abilities, including many who are on…
Friday 5: Teacher stress
Educators have never had an easy job, but teacher stress and burnout are at chart-topping levels in schools across the nation.