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Read how a school underwent a significant transformation from being the lowest performing elementary school—in both the district and the state—to one of the highest performing for high growth/proficiency. In large part, this was due to creating a culture of ownership among staff, parents, and students.
Technology department budgets are often among the highest in school systems and the most misunderstood. The technology budget contains items that are critical to not only education but also to the business side of the school system.
Social-emotional learning has taken on a new level of importance as schools and districts adapt to meet the increasingly complex needs of students.
As educators and school leaders, our goal is to help students reach their greatest potential and be prepared for the future. But if data is not driving all education decisions, […]
The devastating attacks at schools during the 2017-18 school year have caused understandable and unprecedented levels of anxiety among students, parents, school officials, and local, state and federal officials. An […]
If you ask educators about essential skills for all students, lifelong learning surely tops many lists. It has always been important, but it’s now a real expectation for all of […]
When it comes to engagement, there are few who know more than Gallup. Valerie Calderon, senior consultant at the organization known for its public opinion polls and research analysis, says […]
According to a recent BrightBytes’ report, more than 90 percent of purchased apps are not used “intensively” (10-plus hours between assessments).
Get ahead of the game and apply now for next year’s infrastructure upgrades.
School leaders must consider not only the tools and materials that a makerspace contains, but also the purpose, funding and audience for a makerspace.
An increasing number of educators use similar augmented and virtual reality experiences to teach scientific concepts, as online and digital curricula continue to guide classroom instruction. Still, many teachers rely on hands-on activities and lab kits.
K12 schools in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia select new products and services to boost student learning, maximize efficiency and increase safety.
An emerging concept called phenomena-based learning—backed by the NGSS—taps into students’ natural desire to make sense of the world around them.
Administrators increasingly accept that boosting school safety may rely on realistic active shooter drills that can upset staff and students
Susana Cordova, formerly deputy superintendent of Denver Public Schools, now leads the 92,000-student district where she has spent her entire career.
The national movement is accelerating the creation and sharing of open educational resources (OER) by educators.
As humankind marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing and launches unmanned Mars missions, school districts continue to blaze trails in teaching space exploration.
Following the trend of gamifying instruction, districts are now using training programs that allow users to score points, move up levels and earn other digital rewards.
A private-public partnership allows teens at a stand-alone extension of Florida Atlantic University High School to work alongside renowned scientists in a professional lab environment.
Five years ago, the lack of diversification in the gifted and talented program in Minnesota’s Mankato Area Public Schools illustrated a nationwide problem. African-American, Native American, Latino and low-income students […]
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