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1:1 device initiative enables access for students with disabilities

April 02, 2019

Ranking high on Kevin Schwartz's list of most memorable moments from his career as Austin (Texas) ISD's technology officer for learning and systems is a pilot of a 1:1 device initiative he conducted 10 years ago with students in special education. "It was a transformative moment for me to watch those kids be so enabled […]

Students apply science and math to real-life situations

April 01, 2019

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."

DA op-ed: High school students like math they can use

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | March 25, 2019

I run a company that provides analysis of mortgage borrowers to financial institutions. As a result, I am often approached for financial advice. The most common questions are: Should I buy this or that stock? Are home prices going up or down? Should I invest in Bitcoin? Rarely if ever am I asked: How much […]

6 ways to add STEM every day

March 24, 2019

Some steps all educators can take to incorporate STEM into everyday instruction: Consider putting a makerspace in every classroom. Many schools have separate makerspaces. Other educators create moveable carts filled with recyclables and design supplies. Easier access to materials means teachers can incorporate more STEM every day. Encourage teachers to take on a facilitator mindset. […]

Construction Watch: Maryland House passes $2.2 billion school construction bill

Ariana Fine | March 21, 2019

Funding would be provided to Maryland schools—prioritized by need—by fiscal year 2020.

Biometric security boosts school safety and efficiency

March 18, 2019

The ever-increasing need for school safety and surveillance, as well as a desire for more accurate record-keeping, is driving wider adoption of biometric technology in school districts.

Washington Watch: Edtech news roundup

March 17, 2019

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.

DA Op-ed: Partnerships help a high poverty school beat the odds

JD Solomon | March 17, 2019

A school underwent a significant transformation from being the lowest performing elementary school to one of the highest performing for high growth/proficiency.

SAT, ACT grades increase when K-12 districts pay for exams

Adam Rogers | March 13, 2019

By giving more students access to pre-college exams such as the SAT and ACT, better average scores can result.

PBIS school district provides bullying prevention programs

Steven Blackburn | March 11, 2019

Below are the bullying prevention programs that Bridgehampton UFSD has funded with a Paddlers for Humanity grant that supports mental health programs. Bully Prevention Committee Bridgehampton UFSD Superintendent Bob Houser launched the Bully Prevention Committee in 2019 to plan fundraising events and student-led programs, including a bullying prevention task force. "This force will lead a […]

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