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Most states have struggled for several years to address teacher shortages, often filling the vacuum with underprepared educators who aren’t able to give children the high-quality learning they need. These […]
Given the data around the number of new teachers leaving the profession within their first few years, it’s clear that efforts toward retaining teachers must begin as early as possible in a teacher’s career.
A school underwent a significant transformation from being the lowest performing elementary school to one of the highest performing for high growth/proficiency.
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 7 states select new products and services.
An emerging concept called phenomena-based learning—backed by the NGSS—taps into students’ natural desire to make sense of the world around them.