The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy are shifting the writing instruction landscape, articulating rigorous new expectations and emphasizing newly redefined...
School started this week. Excitement reigns — or maybe not. Schools and classrooms are a beehive of activity. Books are distributed. Bulletin boards are...
Whether reading about how entrepreneurial skills can be applied to education or considering how school technology directors can reinvent themselves in the digital age,...
A strong undercurrent running through the sessions at the SXSWedu Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas is the idea of educators becoming facilitators in...
I recently had the incredible opportunity to work with more than 150 10th-graders representing their schools at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership conference in...
“Learning is amplified by the amount of people who are collaborating, participating, communicating and creating. The learning is NOT about the technology tools, but...
Jeff Charbonneau, 2013 National Teacher of the Year, received a standing ovation for his keynote remarks on Sunday at the National Association of State...
Student literacy is among the top priorities of all schools and districts, and becomes a particular focus for many educators each September during National...
Giving quizzes allows teachers to examine data and see what students understand and where they may need more practice. Ideally, quizzes should provide the...
After a round of districtwide budget trimming, principal Riley received some tough news: His school’s two instructional coaches would be reassigned to classroom teaching...
We’re trying something new here at SmartBlog on Education. Beginning this month, we’re launching a monthly education content award, recognizing content written by educators,...
Connected Educator Month was established in 2012 as a way for educators to participate in professional development activities and grow their personal learning networks....
It’s test time! The majority of our students are currently involved in high-stakes, year-end standardized testing. They are going through rigorous reviews and even...
SmartBlog on Education’s monthly content award recognizes content written by educators, for educators that inspires readers to engage, innovate and discuss. SmartBrief Education editors...