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6 Steps For A Successful Online Summer School
By Debi Crabtree. Summer programs give students the opportunity to not only recover credit but also recover learning. The benefits of a virtual summer school implementation — and the lower price tag when compared to traditional summer school models — make online learning an attractive option for resource-challenged districts.
Why Digital Learning Day Should Be a Global Initiative
By Kelly Teng. But Digital Learning Day needs to be more than just an American initiative. In fact, the world needs to adopt Digital Learning Day and make it a global day of awareness, celebration and forward-thinking – here’s why.
Next Gen School Board: Governance Challenges & Opportunities in the Digital Age
By: Michael Harlow. Innovative school districts are experimenting with digital learning, blended learning, and personalized learning. Some districts are reimagining not just learning but also evaluations of students (formerly known as “grades.”) My own district, Northwest Local, in Hamilton County, just opened two blended-learning labs at its high schools.
K12 Chairman and CEO Nate Davis on National School Choice Week
By: Nate Davis. Students and teachers from Newark Prep are joined by representatives from K12 and National School Choice Week to ring the opening bell at NY Stock Exchange.
What Does Measuring Student Growth Look Like in Practice?
By: Kristin Moran. How do you know if a student is learning? Too often, we neglect this fundamental question in our ongoing debates about test scores, standards and student progress.
4 Universities Innovating in the EdTech World
With learning technology becoming increasingly more advanced, universities across the country are discovering new and creative ways to implement digital solutions in the classroom. Here are 4 universities using education technology to inspire innovation and education on campus.
When Do Students Love Homework?
By: Jakub Piwnik. Brainly brings together over 20 million unique users every month. It’s most popular among European students. In Russia only there are over 10 million unique users monthly. But the new countries where we launched enjoy the concept as well.
My Generation’s Biggest Challenge
By: Aidan Weltner. I want my generation to value the future generations. We have to be the ones who change what a public education looks like. We have to be the ones to inspire others to think about a child’s mind as our most precious resource.
A Teacher’s Experience: What I Learned Working in Online Schools
I'm an advocate for online learning. I've seen its successes, believe in its potential, and understand its challenges. I am not alone. Thousands of other teachers and professional educators across the U.S. have similar positive experiences.
Lessons from Leading a Career-Focused Early College Flex High School
Despite the challenges of navigating uncharted territory, I remain very enthusiastic about the potential of what these new blended school models mean to shifting the education paradigm towards personalized learning for students.