The Case for Computer Science: Equipping Students and Teachers with Future-Ready Skills Learning computer science is vital to the future readiness of K-12 students, according to a professor at Rowan University in New Jersey. "Not everyone will be a computer scientist, but everybody is going to be interacting with computers," says Jennifer Kay, Ph.D. "We […]
As leaders in the educational sector, it's our responsibility to ensure not just the continuity of teaching and learning but also the resilience of the IT systems that support these functions.
Date & Time: Thursday, June 6th at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, two bilingual education experts will outline some practical, evidence-based strategies for building inclusive, supportive learning environments to ensure the academic and social success of newcomer students—those born outside the U.S. and who have recently arrived in the country.
"When you have a strong sense of confidence in yourself and where you came from, it helps you understand where you're going," says Farid Johnson, New York's 2024 principal of the year.
Two main factors are driving the increase: the end of most court oversight that required school districts to create integrated schools, and policies that favor school choice and parental preference.
Recruiting more aspiring educators of color will not only fill teacher vacancies but also propel student achievement and improve school climate, says this week's podcast guest, Javaid Siddiqi, the president and CEO of The Hunt Institute.
A little less than half of Gen Z middle and high school students said they feel motivated to go to school while only 52% reported doing something interesting every day in class, a survey finds.
Ninety-nine percent of districts are currently taking steps to bolster their cybersecurity and they worry that AI will bring forth new types of cyberattacks.
It's been great for outreach and culture-building, but educators will simply turn elsewhere, says one former principal whose viral TikToks kept students engaged and in-the-know.
A handful of district leaders found new homes while school boards hired first-time superintendents at a rapid clip and a few systems are suddenly looking for replacements.
