Why we love our SEL tools
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an increasingly important part of the curriculum in many schools—and for good reason. SEL helps students develop key skills they’ll use to…
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3 ways lesson planning is like following a recipe
Recently, when a friend shared a recipe on Facebook for a pumpkin cheesecake (yum!), it reminded me of the time I tried to make my own cheesecake. I…
Here’s a must-do for E-rate applicants
Calling all E-rate coordinators--there is one important step you can take now to ensure a smooth process when the E-rate filing window opens in 2019. The FY2019 application…
5 tips for nurturing a growth mindset
After 29 years in education, one thing remains the same: Every time I walk the halls during class in any school, I encounter what I call “the hallway…
Mapping the Universe of Edtech That Connects
I’m excited to share a tool that my colleagues and I have been working on for the past few years: a market map of what we’re calling Edtech…
8 ways I practiced mindfulness this year
Mindfulness has become a buzzword in schools over the past few years. Many schools have hired mindfulness professionals to work with their students and faculty. According to scientist…
Mapping the universe of edtech that connects
I’m excited to share a tool that my colleagues and I have been working on for the past few years: ... Read more
The New Librarian: How to set up a Global Citizens program
At Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, “show and tell” has an inspiring twist. Instead of sharing an interesting rock or a favorite toy, they are sharing messages…
3 data-driven tips for successful bonds and levies
At some point during the year, many school districts will fall into one of these three areas: Thinking about planning a bond or levy measure Attempting to pass…
It’s time to change our learning model
As a 22-year-old first-year teacher, I was introduced to one of the biggest challenges within our schools. While setting up my classroom, my principal came by to deliver…
How Wearables, AR, and VR Help Students Develop SEL Skills (Part 1)
In her post, “Now is the Time to Redefine Readiness,” my colleague Katherine Prince detailed how the world of work is changing, creating an urgent need to redefine…
How I found more satisfaction in teaching
Early in my career, I got upset and disappointed when students made mistakes in class. I couldn’t understand why they weren’t understanding when I was teaching everything so…
How I found more satisfaction in teaching
Early in my career, I got upset and disappointed when students made mistakes in class. I couldn’t understand why they weren’t understanding when I was teaching everything so…
Why DIY videos are easier than you think
“I don’t think it’s appropriate for my students to learn from video.” —Me (until a month ago) I’ve been afraid to have my class learn from video for…
5 ways to ensure cultural inclusivity
Have you ever wondered what goes into developing curriculum? The audience that Reading Horizons serves is diverse, and our footprint has grown significantly in the last decade as…
Girls and STEM: A female engineer shares her path
Many people leave Disney World dreaming of becoming a princess, but when I experienced Disney for the first time as a three-year-old, I left the parks with a…
6 questions to ask when selecting your district’s AV equipment
Audiovisual (AV) technology is at the center of many classroom initiatives. Whether students are watching videos in a one-to-one classroom setting or English language learners are working on…
Taking on teacher attrition
We once believed that teacher effectiveness dramatically increased for the first three to five years on the job and then plateaued. But recent research suggests that substantial growth in…
A student’s perspective on the promise of technology
To be a young adult in 2018 means to have gone through school during a very revolutionary time, technologically speaking. Throughout the 2000s, classrooms in America saw everything…
5 questions we should be asking about student screen addiction
Numerous voices have emerged in the last two years to warn us about the effects of digital screen addiction on ... Read more
Hey educators: Are you trustworthy? Here are 4 vital signs for identifying and assessing trust in schools
Trust is a big word. It may be just one syllable and it’s certainly not a word the Spelling Bee organizers would consider a great challenge (or have…
3 ways the modern school is becoming more like the modern workplace
As the office has evolved to allow a more creative and collaborative workplace, many educators have taken note, bringing those same features to classrooms, school libraries, lunchrooms and…
Trending: This style of learning has teachers and students re-imagining Future-Ready
While most classrooms have realized the benefit of hands-on activities and real-life applications, this idea can be taken even further by giving students genuine control over what they…
The must-have for a SIS? It’s not what you think!
Earning buy-in from stakeholders is one of the most important factors when moving to a new SIS.
17 instructional practices for social and emotional learning
Interest around social and emotional learning continues to expand, due in part to recognition that positive social and emotional skills can help improve students' behavioral and academic outcomes…
Is VR education an answer to the U.S. inmate problem?
Are education and incarceration two sides of the same coin or competing industries? The short answer is ‘yes.’ They are ... Read more
We Are Teachers 2017 Teacher Appreciation Giveaway
It’s May! Time to give yourself a high-five for everything you’ve done to help nurture and grow young minds in ... Read more
2017 Innovative Educator Grant Program
The Foundation for Blended and Online Learning’s 2017 Innovative Educator Grant Program identifies and supports school and classroom leaders developing ... Read more
Why education needs strong advocates now more than ever
Spring time is invigorating, especially in my home town of Gastonia, North Carolina. Gastonia is very southern; its roots are in the textile business, and in many ways,…
11 online tools & apps for dyslexic students
In the past, dyslexia was rarely recognised, and when it was, very little was put in place for the student. It was assumed that students were being lazy,…
3 ways a new E-rate funded technology is helping schools save
As schools near completion of their E-Rate filing for this year, one game-changing E-rate technology has the potential to save schools precious time and money. The technology--a new…
5 critical considerations for CBE and CBL implementation
As schools begin to invest in competency-based education (CBE) and higher ed institutions set up competency-based programs, two of the big questions often unanswered become “is their focus…
ISTE seeks your opinion on its Standards for Teachers
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) announced that it is seeking public comment on the first draft of the refreshed ISTE Standards for Teachers. More than…
3 tips for teachers addressing the election
By now we’ve all been inundated with pre- and post-election coverage and analysis on numerous media platforms. It seems as if we might never escape the constant barrage…
12 ed-tech tools to try this term
The school year is in full swing, so it’s time to kick things into high gear and push learning to ... Read more
Pearson unveils Beta-4
Pearson has unveiled the Beta-4, the latest revision of a nonverbal measure of cognitive abilities in adults, originally developed by the ... Read more
5 useful tips to get the most out of virtual field trips
To help educators save time, we’ve put together a quick recap on how to prepare for your next virtual field ... Read more