Search Results For k 12

Briefing

How K-12 partners with higher ed on student success

Matt Zalaznick | October 17, 2019

K-12 and higher education leaders continue to collaborate in new ways to share resources and give graduating high school students a boost as they make the transition to college.

Event

How to build a growing, thriving coaching network

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | October 17, 2019

In this Q&A, ed tech coach, consultant and FETC 2020 speaker Brianna Hodges discusses why personalized coaching should be a key component in professional development.

Briefing

How schools are moving past lunch shaming

Steven Blackburn | October 16, 2019

California has banned lunch shaming and guaranteed that students will receive state-funded lunches even if they have unpaid school lunch debt fees.

Opinion

4 steps to mitigating cybersecurity risks

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | October 16, 2019

As cyber threats evolve and grow, it's not a matter of if a cyberattack will happen but when. Or, it may have already happened to your district and you don't know it yet. What can school districts do to prepare?

Briefing

Why schools move forward with yoga, despite complaints

Matt Zalaznick | October 14, 2019

As K-12 educators adopt yoga and other mindfulness exercises to reduce student stress, some controversy continues to swirl around use of the practices in public education.

Briefing

NJ teacher has middle school esports program thriving

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | October 14, 2019

When asked about his title at Knollwood Middle School, Chris Aviles humbly responds: "Teacher." There’s no denying it. It’s even there on his LinkedIn profile. But, after a bit of prying, Aviles says "21st Century Skills, Technology, and Innovation Coordinator." Yet, he is so much more. To a select group of students in the […]

Encouraging a culture of risk-taking and perseverance

October 14, 2019

Too often, students shy away from challenging tasks that require them to step out of their comfort zones. As educators, our goal is to create an environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and are willing to persevere through difficulties.

Briefing

How states and school districts are adopting the Next Generation Science Standards

Ray Bendici | October 10, 2019

In addition to science principles, the Next Generation Science Standards allow schools to build skills such as communication, collaboration and problem-solving.

Construction Watch: Philadelphia's $100 million battle to get rid of asbestos and make schools safe

Ariana Fine | October 11, 2019

Benjamin Franklin High School (pictured) and Science Leadership Academy are among the schools that have closed due to asbestos, but they may reopen in January when the city expects to have the toxic material there under control.