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Certification evaluation for K12 educators

June 13, 2018

Certifications in the technology sector are ever-evolving, as new education tools, apps and platforms become available on a nearly continuous basis. In fact, several new training courses debuted after the recent school year ended, offering technology certificates focused on tool-agnostic and open-resource curricula. Professional and regional education technology groups develop and host these certifications, while […]

Providing breakthrough opportunities for Colorado youth

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | June 10, 2018

America's economy and our public schools are inextricably linked. In Colorado, growth industries such as advanced manufacturing, information technology (IT) and aerospace have strengthened our economy and provided the foundation for innovation and investment in our communities. To continue supporting high levels of growth and success, we must ensure that our education system is preparing […]

E-sports in schools primed to grow 'bigger than the NFL'

Matt Zalaznick | May 21, 2018

Dozens of high schools across the nation are adding competitive video-gaming as it becomes one of the fastest-growing activities in both K12 and higher ed.

Lit takes a village for pre-K education

Adam Galvan | May 16, 2018

Books represent just a part of the early literacy equation. Districts and community organizations now provide transportation, meals, summer lessons and family activities to prepare children for kindergarten reading. "The biggest challenge for closing the literacy gap is to address its cause: an opportunity gap" says Nell Duke, professor of literacy, language and culture at […]

Challenging mathematically talented middle school students

Adam Galvan | May 07, 2018

Guy Barmoha, director of the secondary learning department for Broward County Public Schools in Florida, wanted to challenge high-achieving, middle school mathematics students beyond what acceleration can offer. Elements of Mathematics: Foundations, a curriculum by the Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science, provided the solution. EMF is an online self-study curriculum that teaches pre-algebra through […]

How does this Long Island school district save $25K a month?

Ben Brooks | April 30, 2018

Bay Shore Union Free School District, located on the south shore of Long Island and about 50 miles east of New York City, is a small, diverse district of approximately 6,500 students and 8.9 square miles to cover with school transportation. Rich Gallagher, director of transportation and purchasing agent for Bay Shore, used Transfinder starting […]

Providing educators a comprehensive view of student achievement

Adam Galvan | April 30, 2018

Talk about solutions that help educators understand the whole student. When it comes to solutions that are focused on the whole student, they have to provide variability and flexibility. To provide assistance, and get a full picture of a student, educators must be able to evaluate a variety of content: core subjects, non-core subjects and […]

Taking an Inclusive Approach to 1:1

Adam Galvan | April 30, 2018

The Pennsbury School District in Pennsylvania has embarked on a wide ranging Future Ready initiative, seeking to provide ubiquitous access to technology for its 10,500 students while creating a culture of digital, personalized teaching and learning. The initiative included replacing outdated desktops and shared laptop carts with 1:1 Chromebooks and updating the district's technology infrastructure. […]

Sounds of STEM education

Ariana Fine | April 24, 2018

A lot of science goes into building a great acoustic guitar. For example, students must analyze malleability, weight and other composition factors when picking the wood to make their own instrument. CIO News: Making virtual connections Students can learn this specialized manufacturing—along with the necessary chemistry, algebra and engineering—from the STEM Guitar curriculum and the […]

1 in 5 teenagers and young adults suffer from mental illness—digital books offer support

Adam Galvan | April 22, 2018

Across the US, the number of teen suicides has risen dramatically over the years. Whether it's the stress of high-level courses or the anxiety of divorcing parents, a staggering amount of students are overcrowding school counseling centers, says Psychology Today. In fact, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that 1 in 5 teenagers and […]

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