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Using math manipulatives with cultural connections builds relationships
Using manipulatives that have special meaning for students can help teachers build bonds as they learn about their interests and culture.
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Problem-based learning leads STEM students to help community
Baltimore STEM students used problem-based learning to solve a community problem and win a national prize.
Education
How to implement a new literacy program in middle school
An Arkansas school district's literacy specialist explains five elements of kicking off a new literacy program in grades six and above.
Education
4 key elements of a whole-child education framework
Social, emotional and behavioral needs are inextricably linked with academic performance. A whole-child approach can help each child succeed.
Educational Leadership
How to teach kids in the midst of political divisiveness
Learning to weigh both sides of an issue carefully and accurately can bring people together amid political divisiveness.
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How robots can improve SEL skills
This post is sponsored by Vex Robotics Social emotional learning, or SEL, is a vital component of teaching holistically. For students to be successful...
Educational Leadership
3 valuable personal growth lessons learned in 2022
Education leader Fred Ende's reflections on 2022 spark the recognition of valuable personal-growth lessons.
Education
Video for professional development accelerates teacher growth, student learning
Formal or informal recording processes can help teachers see themselves in action and collaborate on video for professional development.
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Education cybersecurity: How leaders should address rapid rise of ransomware
Ransomware for K-12 schools and colleges isn't a matter of if, but when. Cybersecurity expert Allen Jenkins explains the repercussions and solutions.
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3 ways to engage elementary students in space education
Interactive, hands-on learning helps draw elementary-school students into space education, explains STEM specialist Nicollette LeTellier.
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Robotics and values can be part of the same lessons
A STEAM education expert explains how coding can help us teach students generosity, perseverance and collaboration.
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Dismal NAEP scores don’t tell the whole learning recovery story
National K-12 data offers reasons for optimism if educators look past averages to see many small learning recoveries.
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Personalizing learning even more urgent for districts in 2023 and beyond
Old education strategies won't work in 2023. Research indicates that personalizing learning is the path to student success.
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Digital productivity solutions in higher ed offer student, staff relief
Never-ending, confusing paperwork generated in higher education can be tamed with digital productivity solutions.
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5 questions that lead to safe schools
Students perform better when they feel safe.. Creating safe schools requires a comprehensive plan with physical steps and mental preparation.
Educational Leadership
Reindeer games: How educators can explain, reduce online bullying
Bullying by other students on social media can be especially difficult for students. Principal Michael Gaskell shares how educators can help.
Edtech
Strategies to help K-2 students progress from special ed to general ed
Combine technology, individualized instruction and small-group teaching on students' path from special ed students to general ed classes.
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How using a digital house system strengthened the school-home connection
Our school's digital house system to manage student groups has been a fun and informative way to keep in touch with families.
Educational Leadership
Building a culture of gratitude
Creating a culture of gratitude strengthens your work community, enriches everyone in it and is worthy of full-time attention.
Education
Embrace science of reading to soften NAEP disappointment
With reading proficiency dropping to 1992 levels, now is the time to implement more effective instruction with the science of reading.
Edtech
How teachers can infuse classes with joyful learning
Sharing your own enthusiasm and encouraging students to fail and try again can bring joyful learning to STEM classes.
Educational Leadership
Leveraging latest research for education technology tools teachers need
Don't toss untested edtech into the classroom. It's better if all stakeholders partner to create research-based education technology tools.
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Staying the course: Lessons learned from digital learning
Active, engaging digital learning opportunities put students in control of their own learning. Quality, not quantity, makes a difference.
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Let the STEM games begin
Observe a child in a sandbox tinkering and playing, experimenting and creating. That is the spirit of a scientist.
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How a special ed learning platform helps students with dyslexia
Technology that keeps assignments. homework and student progress in one place and gives instant feedback has helped students with dyslexia.
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Setting lawyers up for success: Thriving market demands professional support
More engaging, more available professional support can help lawyers and lawyers-to-be become and continue to be their best.
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Jose Andres: Learning world languages promotes understanding, empathy for others
Chef and humanitarian Jose Andres addressed ACTFL members from Ukraine, sharing the importance of learning world languages.
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The importance of starting STEM learning early
If the STEM subjects are top-of-mind by the 4th grade, chances are a child will study those fields with confidence.
Educational Leadership
Negative social media and coffeehouses: Distraction, focus or both?
Educators can help students focus using internet coffeehouse sounds and can counter fake, negative social media photos with the real thing.
Educational Leadership
Unexpected leadership lessons from a comic convention
A personal adventure to New York Comic Con brought to mind several unexpected leadership lessons for educator Fred Ende.
Education
Scale student behavior support through SEL
A Montana district curriculum and special education director shares 3 lessons learned from measuring the success of SEL and student behavior.
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Coming together: ASCD, ISTE merger builds on each other’s strengths
Sandy Husk and Richard Culatta talk to SmartBrief about the nuances of blending ASCD’s professional development, leadership and whole-child focus with ISTE’s deep insights and expertise in education technology.
Education
Listen for a loud classroom to find the most-engaged students
Introducing edtech activities can turn up the volume, but a loud classroom is a sign of engaged, eagerly learning students.
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Students need high-dosage tutoring, but what does that mean?
States, educators and parents support high-dosage tutoring. But to provide real academic benefits, tutoring must meet 3 key criteria.
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Does a safe community start in the classroom?
Teaching students valuable interaction skills at school can have a ripple effect that leads to productive citizens and a safe community.
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NASSP finalist: Principal Hayward thrives on building connections
Building connections with students, staff, peers has been a person and professional management tool for Principal Donna Hayward.
Education
Are you giving your English learners the right resources?
When you allow the fear of a test to determine how you deliver instruction to English learners, you’re going to get it wrong, educator says.
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NASSP finalist: High standards help Principal Arencibia, school attain excellence
Principal David Arencibia, a finalist for the NASSP 2023 Principal of the Year, can't stress high standards enough.
Education
How schools can set up student-athletes to win their future
Educator shares 7 ways to equip student-athletes to perform well so they'll find success both in sports and in life.
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Educator well-being training online has positive ripple effects
A dean of students explains how educator well-being training helps her stays calm and support students and staff even when things get dicey.
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NASSP finalist: Principal Briquelet takes holistic approach
Principal John Briquelet is a finalist for the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ 2023 Principal of the Year. Read what matters most to him.
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Top 3 ways to help teachers reconnect with their “why”
Relocating -- or redefining -- your "why" can help teachers reduce burnout and regain their passions for teaching.