A "personal art of coding" mindset is key for today's students because computer science can be just as creative as painting or writing music, says K-12 IT leader Pam Whitlock.
The idea behind Universal Design for Learning is that students come to us with a unique mix of strengths, weaknesses, values, and lived experiences—and we need to honor these in our teaching.
There is one component of school safety we can control and that's making sure our buildings are as prepared as possible for active shooters and emergencies.
Recent tragedies prompted the first major gun safety legislation in 30 years. But it's clear that this problem can't be solved by our elected officials alone.
Here are a few of the most important things district educators learned from the pandemic and the new initiatives they will keep as their schools bounce back.
