Chris Burt

Teaching in a crisis: Educators discuss morale amid COVID-19

Six teachers across the country reflect on instruction, time management and learning in 2020.

HSEL, National Guard offer 25 schools chance to win esports labs

The random drawing from High School Esports League will deliver complete gaming setups, from PCs to mice, to lucky schools.

Dallas sees strides in social and emotional learning study

Early findings from six-year initiative show promise in work between elementary schools and out-of-school time programs.

Safe Schools: 5 ways to handle civil disturbances on campus

Allowing students to have a voice when it comes to social and political causes is important, but districts should have strategies in place for potential unrest.

Going green: 4 ways schools can help offset asthma, be healthier

The Center for Green Schools says purchasing environmentally friendly products can be safer and potentially more cost effective

Georgia students bring fresh food to life to serve others

The 4C Academy is growing a huge bounty of produce and delivering it to its community in need while learning skills that will prepare them for future roles in the industry

Ransomware attack delays first day of school in Hartford

Officials are investigating the cause of the virus that affected 'critical systems' in Connecticut schools and shut down both remote and in-person learning

A sub-optimal situation: The need for more teachers

School districts large and small have been working to bolster substitute teacher pools to prepare for teacher shortages during the coronavirus pandemic. Will it be enough?

5 ways to build and retain a substitute teacher pool

Education leaders offer their thoughts on maintaining and growing a talented base of substitute teachers in an adverse environment.

7 questions with Mike Dahle, Wisconsin H.S. Esports president

The builder of the Wisconsin High School Esports Association talks startup needs, leadership, student culture, academic tie-ins and of course, playing.

10 surprising changes likely coming to school sports this fall

For high school coaches, athletes and fans, the 2020-21 athletic season will be very different from years' past as traditions give way to safety measures.

Game-driven: A teacher’s guide to making esports sizzle

Educator Jason Dilley of Sedro-Woolley School District in Washington shares his thoughts on how to structure teams and select video games when starting from the ground up.

STEM school finds renewed purpose through esports

Educator Randall Deich's efforts are helping build community and empowering hope for underserved students in Lauderhill, Florida.

Academic Esports Conference and Expo: Show preview

Check out these highlights from the program of the first conference focused exclusively on video gaming and education.

Social media platform eFuse partners with NASEF

The agreement between NASEF and eFuse will provide scholarships, networking and educational content to help provide future pathways for K-12 students through esports.