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Moving forward: New concerns–and promises–for post-pandemic classrooms
In this week’s episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Mental health tops education leaders’ post-pandemic priorities How to create a primary computer science curriculum in 5 steps Blended and Hybrid Learning – The Future of Education
4 tips to start meaningful conversations with students
“What do you want to do when you grow up?” It’s a question we ask students as young as kindergarten. I personally had the pleasure of watching my own kids answer this question at their kindergarten graduation (“dog breeder” and “ninja” – so proud!). Of course, this shouldn’t just be a question we ask in […]
How Mississippi is prioritizing student learning and safety
COVID has undeniably changed education, and as schools, districts, and states move forward with educating students in a new reality, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is focusing on student learning and student safety. MDE is investing up to $49 million of its American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds […]
AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD
Many people envision artificial intelligence’s (AI) role in education with a sci-fi twist, but in reality, AI is already embedded in promising new tools that address student learning, real-time feedback, and continuous professional development (PD). AI-powered learning tools can offer students immediate feedback and a customized learning experience. And when used in PD, time-strapped educators […]
How to improve literacy through the science of reading
The Fall 2021 PALS Report found that reading skills in young learners are at a 20-year low. Over the past three years, reports have shown there had been little growth in reading and in some cases, states were backsliding. The majority of students who are exiting our school system do not have the reading skills […]
SEL shines on Sesame Street
A new partnership between Sesame Workshop and Discovery Education leverages social and emotional development and learning for a whole-child approach that will target early learners in grades PreK-2. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, and Discovery Education‘s K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. The new Sesame […]
3 ways to teach multi-sensory math
Learning mathematics is much more than memorization. Rote drill and practice have not shown to lead to significant improvements in mathematics abilities, but rather, using strategies that engage and strengthen the connections to different areas of the brain assists students in learning mathematics. According to findings published in Teaching Children Mathematics, most students actually use […]
6 ways to create stellar student engagement
Whether your students take the bus to school or run downstairs to the computer room, keeping them engaged in their classwork throughout the day is the best way for them to master content and progress to the next level of their education. But not all students do this, or at least, do it well. So […]
Bringing our history to light can improve our students’ futures
In November 2021, the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) held its Fall Superintendent Summit at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.V.–one of the most stunning resorts in the U.S. But as with many of the nation’s iconic landmarks, from The White House to Harvard University, the legacy of The Greenbrier is directly tied to […]
3 critical elements of a K-12 cybersecurity strategy
Technology has significantly changed the classroom experience over the last decade, with the ubiquity of the IoT, mobile apps, and teleconferencing ushering in a new era of instruction and learning. What’s more, this sea of change shows no sign of abating—case in point, late last year Roblox announced plans to reach 100 million students in […]
