In the bustling world of education each May, where teachers and administrators often find themselves navigating an array of tasks and challenges at the end of the school year, the emergence of AI presents both an opportunity and a relief.
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 […]
Infographic: The State of STEAM Learning in K-12 Education Increasingly, district leaders are recognizing the importance of a cross-curricular STEAM approach to learning, to better prepare students for the future. STEAM learning develops skills like creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, which are vital for students to succeed and thrive in college and careers. […]
Worcester Public Schools' new strategic plan is more than just a road map for Superintendent Rachel Monárrez. It represents a "five-year promise" to the community.
With an emphasis on work-based learning, both of the new diplomas will require students to fulfill three components: foundational knowledge and competencies, employability skills and postsecondary-ready competencies.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 10th at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, the Head of Education Impact from LEGO Education® and School Coordinator at El Dorado Avenue Elementary, LA USD will outline some practical ways that school and district leaders can foster learning through hands-on purposeful play to break the cycle of disengagement, reenergize teachers, boost student engagement, and teach future-ready skills.
Superintendents believe AI can make teachers' jobs easier, improve educators' ability to meet students' special needs and accelerate learning across the board—as long as educators get more comprehensive training.
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 20th at 4 pm ET <br><br> Technology and online tools have changed much of our world and the ways we interact with content, one another, and our expectations for experiences. Being literate in today's world requires us to expand our understanding of the world around us and apply it to our thinking and everyday practices.
Ready to move forward? Focus on the student experience. Keep aligning instructional expectations toward real-world application. Personalize. Build partnerships. And make data-based decisions based on outcome data.