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Special education teacher’s “mental health check in” for students inspires other educators

A special education teacher from Fremont, California, made a "mental health checklist" for her students. Now, teachers around the world are doing the same.

People Watch: Syracuse, New York, school system picks superintendent

The district has promoted Daniel Bowles to replace Annette Speach, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

Present at the 40th Future of Education Technology Conference

DA's national Future of Education Technology Conference announces the call for proposals for FETC 2020, to be held January 14-17, 2020 in Miami.

‘Up there to humiliate:’ Seattle school’s detention list sparks debate about shaming

Last week, on the wall of a middle school cafeteria, administrators projected a large yellow slide on a screen, titled “Detention Today.” Displayed below, were the names of the seven middle-schoolers on the docket to be punished.

People Watch: Nebraska City Public Schools superintendent accepts same position at Northwest

On July 1, Jeff Edwards (pictured) will succeed current Superintendent Matt Fisher at Northwest Public Schools in Nebraska.

6 ways to add STEM every day

Some steps all educators can take to incorporate STEM into everyday instruction: Consider putting a makerspace in every classroom. Many schools have separate makerspaces....

FETC opens call for submissions for 2020 conference

DA's Future of Education Technology Conference is accepting presentation proposals for its 2020 event, to be held January 14-17 in Miami.

Construction Watch: Maryland House passes $2.2 billion school construction bill

Funding would be provided to Maryland schools—prioritized by need—by fiscal year 2020.

Frequently asked questions about biometric technology

Biometric identification uses automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic, including face, fingerprint, hand geometry, handwriting, iris, retina and voice.

People Watch: California’s Rincon Valley USD brings in new superintendent

Tracy Smith will head up Rincon Valley USD, following her work as assistant superintendent of educational services for California's Dixie School District.

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