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Community engagement

How higher ed is helping K-12 cope with coronavirus

Teachers in the Bronx are receiving virtual PD in distance learning from Fordham University; Berea College is feeding K-12 students while schools are closed.

How schools can balance academic integrity with student emotional wellness during extended school closures

DA guest columnists Matthew X. Joseph and Christine Ravesi-Weinstein offer strategies for continuing learning opportunities and addressing student wellness—for the first week out and beyond. Joseph, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment at Leicester Public Schools, is a featured speaker at FETC.
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How concurrent enrollment and college readiness are benefiting these students

A program from a previous Districts of Distinction honoree that connects middle school students to introductory college-level work has grown significantly.

What’s the latest blockchain news in K-12?

An upcoming blockchain-powered solution is rolling out in 2020. Also, schools are partnering with PGE, Edupoint Educational Systems, Zayo Group Holdings and Canon Solutions America.

Why you should consider rebranding your schools

Refreshed mission and vision statements and school logos allow district leaders to tell a more relevant story to their communities.

How student activism guides future citizenship

Some may grumble that encouraging activism indoctrinates students with certain political beliefs, but experts say civic engagement teaches key skills.

Mon Jan 27th, 2020

Congratulations to the winner of Pitchfest!

Meet the winner of the multiround, two-day Pitchfest event at FETC 2020 that saw over 20 ed tech startups compete for a complimentary exhibit space at FETC 2021, a media advertising package in DA, and a special pitching session in the VIP lounge.
Thu Jan 16th, 2020

How do library media specialists benefit your district?

This FETC summit speaker reveals that librarians collaborate with educators and students to improve teaching and learning.
Tue Jan 14th, 2020

Developing student leadership skills begins with social-emotional learning

A Q&A with Linda J. Spahr, Program Director, Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning. Sponsored content by the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning.
Thu Jan 2nd, 2020

Innovation Days

DA guest columnist and FETC featured speaker Josh Stumpenhorst explains how Innovation Days at school drive student learning with choice and autonomy.
Mon Dec 2nd, 2019

How schools are promoting healthy eating after this event

Districts across the U.S. are starting to adopt farm to school programs that connect schools to locally grown foods, promote agriculture education and encourage student-tended gardens, following National Farm to School Month in October.
Tue Nov 26th, 2019