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School libraries are disappearing when students need them most
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In 2014, I got my first teaching job at a brand new high school in Detroit. The building had once been an elementary school with a fully functioning library. There was even a built-in card catalog. Now, though, it was empty, and the […]
5 steps to an engaging online elementary program
Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Thanks to today’s technology, helping them start on the right foot is easier than ever – especially with online learning opportunities. Online learning has become a growing trend among K-12 students, […]
How to move your schools from AUPs to RUPs
Within the past few years, thanks to COVID-19 and distance learning, the amount of technology in schools across the country has increased a hundredfold. Many districts are now supporting 1:1 device initiatives, giving students daily access to the internet and information through Chromebooks, iPads, and other smart devices. To the relief of the world, education […]
Remote possibilities: Successful strategies for virtual teaching and learning
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 ways telepresence robots are impacting learning How to ensure digital equity in online testing Blended and hybrid learning–the future of education
The path to success is paved with durable skills
Workforce needs are ever-changing, and in order to keep pace, today’s students should develop–as early as possible–the durable skills necessary for technological and interpersonal success. Durable skills include skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, along with leadership, mindfulness, the ability to fail, and a growth mindset. And it doesn’t matter which career path a student […]
How Minecraft and agriculture lead to an esports competition
Our world is changing around us in so many ways, and the climate crisis is proving to be one of the paramount challenges of the 21st century. As temperatures rise, our food systems across the globe feel the impacts of this man-made phenomenon. This heightens the pressing need to mitigate our carbon emissions, as well […]
3 ways telepresence robots are impacting learning
Edtech is having a renaissance, driven by necessity. Ten years ago it was not commonplace to see a Technology Director on staff at an elementary school, let alone a Technology Integration Specialist. Times are changing. The global pandemic has created an immediate need for better edtech solutions in our schools due to increased awareness around […]
How to keep your district’s IT safe, yet accessible
When it comes to fighting cyberattacks, schools need versatile solutions that update, adapt, and scale to support everyone, in and out of the classroom. Cyberattacks against educational institutions have skyrocketed–and keeping student and educator information safe and protected is a top priority. In an eSchool News webinar, cybersecurity and school district IT experts share tips […]
5 insights about post-pandemic education
This school year marked the first “almost normal” school year since the 2018-19 school year. Most began the school year with mask mandates, and many quarantined entire classes or grades due to COVID-19 outbreaks, but schools remained open and students filled classrooms. The fact remains that learning is forever changed. The pandemic highlighted vast inequities […]
How to ensure digital equity in online testing
The SAT will be moving online for students in the United States beginning in 2024. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam will be taken entirely online next year. Many other states already have fully online tests—and in response to the pandemic, graduate entrance and career certification exams have shifted online as […]
