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PISA results yield 4 key actions for U.S. education
U.S. students lagged behind their international counterparts in reading, math, and science, and students' performance remained flat as other countries' students improved, according to much-anticipated data from the…
4 questions every tech leader should answer
Technology has changed the way students learn, and more importantly, it has changed school and district leaders’ roles. But technology and its capabilities are changing at such a…
Don’t miss these December events
The school year has moved into December, and as educators and students gear up for a much-deserved break from school, the month brings with it some notable educational…
How technology is transforming student counseling
Almost a year has passed since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where 20 school children and six school staff members were killed.…
Amplify vows to fix high-profile tablet flap
In the wake of much-publicized safety issues plaguing a 15,000-tablet initiative in Guilford County, N.C., schools, Brooklyn-based technology company Amplify said it will replace every device distributed under…
7 engaging, educational YouTube channels
Learning happens everywhere--inside a classroom, at home, in the car or on the bus, and on weekends. As students have more access to mobile and handheld devices, they…
How an iPad can overcome ‘print disabled’ curriculum
One of the signature findings of the cognitive revolution of mind, brain and education research over the last few decades has been the overwhelming recognition of the tremendous…
LAUSD’s iPad debate overshadows learning revolution
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Smart education networks: An action plan for leaders
In my September column, “Time to ask for more eRate funding,” I discussed how this is a historic moment. The eRate program is the largest and most important…
7 steps to more engaging professional development
Most administrators and teachers share a common view of professional development: It's not always as productive as they hope or it takes valuable time away from more pressing…
5 things to be thankful for in education
As most in the education arena know, it’s not always gold star stickers and apples on the desk—more often than not it’s the bad education news that gets…
Online & Blended Learning Resources
Our friends at iNACOL have been busy lately. In addition to bringing together more than 2,500 believers in personalized learning at the International Blended and Online Learning Symposium,…
Nation desperate for youth interest in teaching
Let’s face it: Being a teacher doesn’t sound all that glamorous to many of today’s students. However, with many teachers facing retirement in the next few years, as…
How PISA results will impact U.S. schools
Much debate has focused on the role of international rankings and assessments in U.S. education. Experts say U.S. education leaders can use data about top performing countries to…
Science says: Here’s how to reach every student brain
By now, most educators know that classroom practices such as differentiating instruction, critical thinking, and making the environment less stressful for students are critical to a 21st-century education.…
Online platform connects college prospects with mentors
An online mentoring platform called Fresh Mentors is aiming to help students get a more accurate picture of college before they even step foot on campus.
Ed-tech tools boost early learners’ math skills
New research indicates that a technology-supported curriculum can help early learners better absorb STEM subjects, setting up at-risk early learners for more academic success down the road. A…
How school leaders can empower the digital transition
Transitioning to a digital curriculum has been met with a mixture of enthusiasm and concern. While digital resources align with students' learning preferences and will enable them to…
3 myths about school data privacy in the cloud
As schools and districts struggle to keep up with big data management and analysis, many are worried about how student data privacy will be affected once it’s in…
Flipped classroom model gains steam on campuses
Once pushed by higher education's tech savviest educators and policymakers, the flipped model -- which has students watch online lectures outside of class and complete homework in class…
Major ed data report reveals states’ improvements
States have made immense progress in collecting student data, communicating the importance of using such data, and in emphasizing the need to keep student information safe and secure,…
Schools boost safety efforts in new year
Back-to-school brings new school supplies, new ed-tech initiatives and tools, and, for many, improved school safety measures and procedures. School districts around the country are doing their part…
Tips on building a personal learning network on Twitter
I live and work in rural Maine, the northeast corner of the United States with New Hampshire our only tether to the rest of the country. To our…
4 steps for supporting, strengthening principals
Ensuring that principals are prepared for success via access to resources, solid evaluation systems, and other measures will lead to successful teachers and students, according to a new…
Putting augmented reality into practice
This year, when I introduced creative writing to my students, I wanted to do it a little differently than I had in years past. This year I wanted…
Higher Education Evolution Part 2: Faculty’s Role in 2023
Online learning won’t be the only option in 10 years, but it will be a prevalent one, experts said, and that means more and more instructors will find…
Lower expectations for students with disabilities?
A majority of U.S. states offer multiple paths in high school graduation requirements to students with disabilities, according to a new report. However, what some likely intended as…
More educators turning to educational gaming
Engaging forms of educational gaming offer real-time data, individualized learning opportunities Educational gaming has been present in classrooms and schools ... Read more
Social Media monitoring sparks debate
A Southern California school district is trying to stop cyberbullying and a host of other teenage ills by monitoring the public posts students make on social media outlets…
6 ways eBooks can support Common Core
As schools begin implementing the Common Core State Standards, experts say that this could be an opportune time for districts to explore eBooks, specifically because eBooks’ technology features…
The Affordable Care Act: Making Sense of District Dollars
Meeting Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirements is challenging for most school districts because managing and monitoring eligibility requires ready access to date-driven information. It also must…
Satisfied students: 9 in 10 pleased with MOOC
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) may be plagued by sky-high dropout rates, but students enrolled in one university’s massive courses are overwhelmingly satisfied about their MOOC experience.
Credit for MOOCs? Not so much
For all the consternation surrounding college credits offered for massive open online courses (MOOCs), there doesn’t seem to be a winding line of campus decision makers ready to…
Schools signing up for the Hour of Code
Have you signed up for the Hour of Code? If you haven't, chances are you know someone who has--more than 11,000 coding and computer science events are planned,…
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