Twice a month, board of director members for Topeka Public Schools in Kansas spend the first 20 minutes of their board meetings celebrating the district's diverse culture and employee accomplishments. "We highlight employees and their achievements, and acknowledge our diverse community," says Tiffany Anderson, superintendent at TPS, a district that supports roughly 3,000 teachers and […]
Dayton Public Schools' Challenger Learning Center in Dayton, Ohio, is one of 44 centers around the globe aimed at engaging students in "hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics."
Education leaders need to take a proactive role in driving cybersecurity efforts within their institutions to mitigate attacks from both inside and outside sources.
Marketing a school brand is important in our mobile, social media world. What school doesn't need to tell its story? Having reliable communication channels that positively promote a school brand can bolster identity and create a digital bond with the community. Educators may not see the value of a business-to-business or business-to-customer campaign, but a […]
This roundup covers the impact of advanced academics on kindergartners, the effects of teachers' unions on student achievement, the benefits of transitional programs for special needs students, and the advantages of family-school interventions, among other topics.
The latest K-12 edtech news from the nation's capital, including studying the impact of tech on students, bolstering E-rate support and increasing children's online privacy.
A school underwent a significant transformation from being the lowest performing elementary school to one of the highest performing for high growth/proficiency.
