Best practices for the new normal
In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How online tutoring helps us close learning gaps and support teachers; 3 tips to balance the back-to-analog edtech…
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Using house points and digital coins to promote school values
GEMS American Academy in Abu Dhabi has had a Houses system for a number of years. Over the last few years, while I was working in the PE…
Free, On-demand Videos on PLtogether.org Feature Interviews with Education Leaders About Topics Ranging From Professional Development to Teacher Wellness
SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. ... Read more
How to ensure clear communication with your paraprofessionals
There are a couple of things that can be done to better assist paraprofessionals in their roles within schools. The first is to ensure more effective communication between…
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?
Solving Teacher Shortages with Virtual Instruction
Teacher shortages aren’t just an abstract problem. They’re a very real challenge affecting school systems in every state. But high-quality ... Read more
Waterbury Public Schools Partners with BloomBoard to Address Teacher Retention Crisis
WATERBURY CONN. & PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) — Waterbury Public Schools and BloomBoard today announce a partnership to create Waterbury U. This innovative initiative addresses ... Read more
Educational Support for Students Reaches New Levels with Paper’s™ 2022-2023 Platform Upgrades
MONTREAL— Paper, the leading provider of academic support, today announced a series of upgrades and additions to its best-in-class Educational ... Read more
It’s not about the tech, but about how you use it
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity; 3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout; and…
3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout
When I came to Union Hill School about seven years ago, we were not performing at the level we wanted to in terms of state assessments. With some…
Third-party Research Confirms Merlyn Reduces Teacher Stress and Saves Time
A study by one of the nation’s top research universities shows that – with Merlyn at their side – teachers ... Read more
3 ways to address teacher burnout
A teacher’s job is to educate the young people who will shape our future world. What profession could be more important?
SplashLearn Announces SpringBoard Math Challenge 2022 Winners
San Francisco, CA, 22 June 2022: SplashLearn, the game-based learning program used by millions of students, announced the winners of ... Read more
3 key steps when using VR in education
As new VR technologies emerge, educators at all levels are finding new applications to augment the classroom experience - and for good reason. VR allows educators to move…
Using tech to combat trauma
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 key actions for trauma-informed student support; 6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their…
6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their schools
The significant negative impact of the pandemic on educators is no secret. Teacher burnout is at an all-time high, self-care techniques are feeling futile, violence against teachers is…
5 ways technology can help you combat teacher burnout
Teachers are balancing a lot every day, and that pressure has increased since the start of the pandemic.
How to build relationships with instructional coaches
Teaching at any level can often be a solitary occupation. Even with a classroom full of students, teachers often work in isolation from peers. Teachers rarely receive instruction…
How to solve the teacher shortage remotely
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Schools amplify inequity with failed solutions to teacher shortages; transforming summer school with high-dosage tutoring; and how…
How the COVID-19 pandemic changed how I teach
Ed Smylie is my hero. You may not recognize the name, but you probably remember that scene in Apollo 13 when, upon discovering the spacecraft’s lethally rising CO2…
All in your head: Essential post-pandemic mental tactics for education leaders
In this week's episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 major components of school violence prevention; 7 tips for teacher mental health; and…
3 steps to prepare for the next school crisis
How much would you pay for a crystal ball that could foresee the next education crisis? Though the ongoing pandemic has been referred to as a ‘once-in-a -lifetime…
How human connection calms teacher burnout
The power of human connection is a transformative element that is deeply wired into our collective DNA. With so many teachers experiencing burnout, I can’t help but recognize…
Learn to use books to foster critical thinking
While I’m a far cry from a Newbery, once a year, I’ve gotten into the habit of writing a picture book for my nephew Knox. My goal is…
How our district established a unified communication platform
With 3,300 students across three different schools, our district was using a variety of diverse applications for school-to-home communications. They all handled separate aspects of our teacher-parent communications,…
Seven keys to effective teacher development
Building on the changes that school systems have made during the pandemic to achieve true digital transformation requires an adaptive approach to K-12 leadership, as well as a…
How to unlock the true power of student and teacher videos
When educators can create and share videos, districts are able to knock down content silos and better communicate with students, families, and colleagues.
3 ways classroom ecosystems are changing
One of the definitions from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines ecosystem as “something (such as a network of businesses) considered to resemble an ecological ecosystem especially because of its…
5 instructional practices that drive student engagement
Student engagement has long been an indicator of growth and progress, and in the wake of the pandemic, it will prove essential for academic and social-emotional recovery.
3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning
It’s one thing to attend a professional development (PD) or instructional coaching session—but taking what you’ve learned and putting it into action is another. Most often, it’s the…
Wayfair Professional Celebrates Local Teacher in Third Annual Dream Classroom Giveaway
BOSTON, Massachusetts – December 14, 2021 – Wayfair (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced ... Read more
TEACHERMADE BRINGS CO-TEACHER SUPPORT TO ITS INTERACTIVE ONLINE PLATFORM
Jacksonville, FL — TeacherMade, the online platform for making interactive digital learning activities, has released a software update that allows ... Read more
Do your teachers know what good teaching looks like?
Pick any high-priority instructional initiative in your district. Can you think of at least one teacher who is excelling in that priority area?
How to Simplify Vaccine Management Compliance
There’s no question that vaccine mandates — from the federal level to state and organizational mandates — leave employers with ... Read more
6 ways to keep students engaged in any type of classroom
Whether your students take the bus to school or run downstairs to the computer room, keeping them engaged in their classwork throughout the day is the best way…
Oklahoma Christian University and BloomBoard Announce New Partnership to Support Teacher Development and Salary Advancement with Micro-credentials
EDMOND, Okla. (September 30, 2021)- Today, Oklahoma Christian University (OC) and BloomBoard announced a partnership to help Oklahoma schools and ... Read more
How to overcome trauma through kindness
Mrs. Reavis was more than just my 5th-grade teacher. She was a lifeline. I always knew her persevering belief in me made a difference in my life, but…
From Katrina to COVID: Kids heal in communities
Some moments in life are unforgettable. For me, the experience of evacuating from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina with my two young children and pup is one of…
Global Impact Teacher Receives 2021 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (Sept. 20, 2021) – Scott Spohler, a science teacher at Global ImpactSTEM Academy, received the 2021 Kishor M. ... Read more
Filling the Gaps: How Modern, People-Centric Solutions Boost K-12 Success
The K-12 industry has been expected to do more with less as budget constraints have plagued school districts across the ... Read more