The top 6 education trends for 2023
Teachers, we’ve made it! After a long and arduous school year filled with challenges, we have finally reached summer vacation. First, take a moment to give yourself a…
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3 ways to keep students reading this summer
It’s been great to see students’ faces back in-person collaborating with one another and their teachers, but there’s no doubt the pandemic has impacted their academic and emotional…
A small number of teachers can double the racial gap in disciplinary action
The top 5 percent of teachers most likely to refer students to the principal’s office for disciplinary action do so at such an outsized rate that they effectively…
At ISTELive 23, balancing humanity with AI
What does it mean to be human in a digital world? At ISTELive 23, that question was central to the annual edtech conference’s focus on what’s happening in…
Prompt engineering: Cultivating curiosity in the age of AI
Some of my most distinct memories from high school involve struggling to grasp abstract concepts without visual or interactive tools. When I was a high school student, technology…
Are your students prepared for the digital classroom?
Enhanced digital learning processes and experiences require reliable, high performance, and secure Wi-Fi so your teachers can access the full ... Read more
Is AI the future of education?
Sometime late last year, AI reached an inflection point. Experts had been making grand predictions on its behalf for decades, but the moment OpenAI opened ChatGPT up to…
Are substitutes the answer to the teacher shortage?
California is investing $350 million in teacher residencies, recognizing the need for effective teachers, which too many of our classrooms are missing. But this big bet isn’t working.…
How to use UDL-inspired technology to reengage students
While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain. Educators are searching for a spark to re-engage students in the learning…
5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss
ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between.
Outsourcing student assessments can revitalize teaching
As a restaurant manager, how would you feel if you were suddenly tasked with inspecting the food in your own kitchen? Or as a gymnastics coach, how would…
How to reimagine teacher leadership
The typical leadership structure in a school is quite rigid, with administrators and teachers filling their roles separately. In this model, teacher skills are only utilized inside of…
Georgia’s Glynn County Schools Renews Multiyear Partnership Supporting Science Instruction in K-5 Classrooms
Charlotte, NC — Georgia’s Glynn County Schools (GCS) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting ... Read more
4 ways to use ChatGPT for learning and creativity
With the rising popularity of ChatGPT, many educators and administrators have trepidation toward the new technology, seeing it as a threat both to students and schools.
Are educators using ChatGPT to write lesson plans?
A whopping 97 percent of respondents in a recent survey say they ‘frequently’ or ‘sometimes’ use ChatGPT to write lesson plans. Likewise, 93 percent of teachers say they…
Swing Education Surpasses One Million Hours of Classroom Substitute Teaching
SAN MATEO, Calif.– Substitute teachers sourced via Swing Education, a tech-enabled staffing marketplace that matches schools with qualified substitute teachers, ... Read more
3 ways ChatGPT can reduce teachers’ workloads
Everybody's talking about ChatGPT and how it's going to impact K-12 and, generally not in positive terms…!
Beyond the Homework Gap: Leveraging Technology to Support Equity of Learning Experiences in School
Education leaders and policymakers continue to analyze the impact on students, teachers, and families of the sudden changes to traditional ... Read more
4 simple strategies to help students ace standardized tests
Standardized tests can be hard on students. Many of us still remember the frustration and anxiety we experienced when we were younger and sat down for our first…
How co-teaching supports students and teachers
Today, schools recognize the social benefits of students learning together, even when their needs differ. Co-teaching works to ensure students ... Read more
Pay isn’t the only reason for the teacher shortage–it’s time to rethink the classroom
As dust from the pandemic settles, students across America are facing another disruption to quality education. This crisis, however, shouldn’t be a surprise. It is two centuries in…
What the F? Grading strategies for early career teachers
According to a recent study, grading is one of the least stressful activities early career teachers have to complete. Grading is time consuming, however, and more grading-related questions…
How administrators can support teachers with chronic health needs
There are a lot of stressors that are one teacher in today’s world, and to have to deal with physical, mental, and/or emotional issues only stands to make…
How to stave off teacher burnout with PD
Survey after survey confirms teachers feel stressed and burned out. Nearly 75 percent of teachers experience frequent job-related stress, compared to just a third of working adults. More…
The digital assistant designed for the classroom
Teachers have so many things to juggle every day. Technology shouldn’t be one of them. By simply saying “Hey Merlyn,” ... Read more
Engaging Presidents’ Day videos for students
Though schools are closed on Presidents' Day, discussing topics related to the holiday is a great way to engage students in their learning, taking historical processes and events…
How AI Can Simplify Teaching with Technology
Artificial intelligence can carry negative connotations within education, evoking images of machines replacing teachers in the future. The truth, while ... Read more
Using rewards to encourage positive behavior from your students–and teachers
When GEMS American Academy returned to in-person schooling after the COVID shutdowns, one of the first things our positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) team noticed was that…
Get smart about AI and edtech
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Teachers are burning out. Can AI help?; Using AI to Improve Accessibility; and AI in the Classroom…
5 practical ways to support English learners in the classroom
For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage,…
SMART Technologies Rolls Out Two New Editions of the ONLY True Multi-User Interactive Display
CALGARY, AB – Today SMART Technologies debuts the latest industry-leading SMART interactive displays for education at the 2023 TCEA Convention ... Read more
Teachers are burning out. Can AI help?
The teaching profession is in crisis. K-12 teachers report the highest burnout rate among all industries nationally, according to a June 2022 Gallup poll. Job satisfaction is at…
Clark County School District Gives Educators in 241 Elementary Schools Access to Lexia’s LETRS Professional Learning
BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading ... Read more
AVer Launches World’s First All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom
Fremont, CA – AVer Information Inc. USA, the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions today announced the launch ... Read more
Interactive Displays designed for Teachers
Optoma’s interactive displays are designed to fit the needs of teachers and students. Don’t settle for a complicated whiteboard with ... Read more
Multilingual Students and the Science of Reading
The science of reading provides key insights for teachers on how to best assist their students with literacy. The research ... Read more
How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education
At the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Ulster Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), we have developed the architecture to accomplish and codify a leadership approach…
3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued
As research reveals that relational trust leads to engagement and success, we are reminded that teachers hold our students’ stories and hopes—and here’s how school leaders can lay…
3 ways teachers can drive student growth
When I ask educators if they have heard of the term “growth mindset,” many will raise their hands or nod they have. However, when I ask educators to…
5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program
We’ve been working to reinforce and reinvigorate our after-school program with the goal of reaching more students who need it. Staffing shortages and not enough hours in the…