Leading (again) in uncertainty
We are again in uncertain times. We again find ourselves dealing with sudden changes and uncertainty. We seem to be in a state of constant change and ambiguity.
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The Superintendent’s Guide to MTSS & District Strategic Planning
Access key resources, expert tips, and real-world examples to help you weave MTSS into your district’s strategic plan, resulting in ... Read more
How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area
In my classroom, I frequently encounter students expressing their opinions: “How is this relevant to the real world?” or “Why should I care? I will never use this.”
CoSN 2025: Humans in an AI world
Like it or not, AI is evolving, and it is cementing its place in education. And the CoSN 2025 Conference is preparing attendees to meet the AI challenge…
Real World Support
As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for ... Read more
Transformational leadership: Safe harbors, or turbulent seas?
Depending on the starting point, the challenges encountered in making required policy and practice changes can be considerable. Leadership in and for this context is not for the…
They aren’t bad kids–they just don’t know they’re good kids yet
In the world of education, labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies. A child is labeled "troubled," "difficult," or "a bad kid," and suddenly, that label becomes their identity.
Break out the VR and the 3D printers for real-world relevance
The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the ability to help students consider career pathways and interests they…
3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning
Earlier this year, I was teaching science to a group of rising 9th grade students involved in a summer learning program. Students had the opportunity to engage in…
Exploring generative AI through the lens of science fiction: A framework for educational dialogue
Fiction offers a unique lens through which we can explore the ethical, social, and practical implications of AI technologies. By examining these narratives, we can better understand the…
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.
4 ways to support work-based learning
As work-based learning models grow in popularity, a new report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) highlights key themes in recently-passed state legislation that will support efforts to expand…
Harnessing the Power of AI: A Guide to Modernizing K-12 District Operations
Discover how AI revolutionizes district operations, streamlines communications, and empowers data-driven decision-making. Gain tips for optimizing inquiry management, what to ... Read more
Look Who’s Talking: Code.org Founder and CEO Hadi Partovi on the Hype and Hope of AI in edtech
AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s FutureWednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT In ... Read more
Look Who’s Talking: Michael Trucano from the Brookings Institution on AI in education
#CoSN2024 might not begin in person until next week but eSchool has already started the conversation. We had the chance ... Read more
How district communications platforms bridge communities
In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment.
Optoma Introduces Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Flat Panel Displays
FREMONT, CA – Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of pioneering visual solutions, today introduced the new Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Flat ... Read more
Ulster BOCES Earns Prestigious ‘Deeper Learning Designation’ from Deeper Learning Global
NEW PALTZ, NY – Ulster BOCES is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Deeper Learning ... Read more
Empower Educators Engage Students eBook
As a technology expert, you already know how quickly the world of education is changing. And with that, the demands ... Read more
The Future of Building Integration Could Be Old Wiring
Companies and organizations around the world rely on networking technology to transmit ever-greater volumes of data, causing demand for cloud ... Read more
Illustrative Mathematics and Imagine Learning Expand Partnership to Empower More Students in Math
TUCSON, Ariz. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Illustrative Mathematics (IM), a nonprofit dedicated to creating a world where all learners know, use, and enjoy mathematics, ... Read more
2023 Content Marketing Awards Top Winners Announced Live at Content Marketing World
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES /EINPresswire.com/ — The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) just awarded the top eight winners in the prestigious ... Read more
Roylco, Inc Merges with MESH to Boost Social Emotional Learning in Children
ANDERSON, S.C — Since the rise of the pandemic and the isolation of quarantine, a surge of concern regarding children’s ... Read more
Certiport Names 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Champions
Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic ... Read more
Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!
Despite my affinity for audiobooks, looking at the book industry sales figures, it is clear print is still king. I agree, there’s nothing like turning the page of…
We gave AI detectors a try–here’s what we found
Nearly every school or university faculty is having at least a few conversations about how to address a world rich in easy-to-use artificial intelligence tools that can generate…
The secrets to protecting world class teaching and learning
While the most obvious are related to preventing and detecting unauthorized network access, there are numerous educational and business tactics ... Read more
IBM grants $5 million for cybersecurity, enhanced skilling on AI
In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM will provide in-kind grants valued at $5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency…
Classroom noise pollution is adding to student distraction
Learning depends on listening. But classroom noise pollution is making hearing in the classroom harder. Finding simple and effective ways to dial down classroom noise levels can help…
How schools can respond to ChatGPT with inquiry-based learning
The rise of ChatGPT promises to bring simplicity to the more mundane tasks of human existence and has also revived with new fervor an enduring question of our…
5 things to know about ChatGPT in education
ChatGPT has commanded the world's attention in recent weeks, and it has educators and policymakers discussing its implications for education, academic honesty, accessibility, and more.
Where will tomorrow’s personalized edtech go?
Before the pandemic, the trend for more personalized, learner-centric experiences in education already existed—the resulting lockdowns merely accelerated digital transformation, which continues to gain momentum across industries.
7 Mindsets Announces Formation of 7m Cares
ROSWELL, Ga. — 7 Mindsets, the leader in PreK-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the formation of 7M ... Read more
Mathletics Announces US Winners of 2023 ‘World Math Day’
NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world took part in ‘World Math Day’, an ... Read more
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…
Is 2023 the year of the microschool?
With all the surprises sprung on the world over the last few years, it can be both exciting and frightening to imagine what 2023 might hold. Will this…
Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox,…
Envisioning the personalized edtech of tomorrow
Before the pandemic, the trend for more personalized, learner-centric experiences in education already existed—the resulting lockdowns merely accelerated digital transformation, which continues to gain momentum across industries.
How to keep your students weird
Every educator knows that weirdness is what makes our students grow. After all, curiosity, creativity, and critical thought don’t bloom in a stagnant mind. So instead of wringing…
Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world
It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online. Teaching them how to navigate these threats must include four…