Posts by Jessica Slusser
Online Learning: Support Through Disaster
After a tragic event like the Louisiana floods, something we often don’t consider is how to continue offering students options to learn while their city rebuilds. Here is how online learning can help.
5 Ways to Grow and Sustain a Great EdTech Company
Here is advice on five ways to grow and sustain a successful education technology company with dedicated employees for the long-term from the leaders at Curriculum Associates.
Refocusing Assessment on Teaching and Learning
Jessica recently had a chance to sit down with Ken Tam, executive director of personalized learning at Curriculum Associates, to get his thoughts on assessment and where it is headed in the future.
9 Tips for Next-Gen Public Relations
The days of traditional public relations (PR) as we knew it are quickly coming to a close. With the fast paced, information world we now live in, you can get news in real time versus waiting for the evening news or next day’s newspaper. Here’s nine best practices for next-gen public relations our team tries to practice.
10 Big Ideas for Better Education Conferences & Professional Learning
From having a dedicated hashtag to creating a campaign, we have you covered when it comes to planning (or attending) your next education conference or professional learning event. Here are 10 big ideas to transform your event and make it a "can't miss" educational experience.
How is personalized learning changing lives? Ask Thomas Rooney
Competency-based education (CBE) allows for flexible pacing that ensures a proper foundation is built for each student before moving onto the next level. Though a challenging, Thomas Rooney, Supt. at Lindsay Unified School District is making CBE a reality for students in his district.
NewSchools Ignite: Funding Entrepreneurs and Filling EdTech Gaps
NewSchools Venture fund announces EdTech accelerator and Science Learning Challenge to find solutions for the most challenging gaps in K-12 EdTech.
Why Authentic Proficiency Matters
Is your student truly proficient? New website from ExcelinEd helps start an important conversation about the importance of accurate proficiency scores and the danger of state proficiency gaps.
Why Online Learning Works for Parents and Kids
Wondering why more parents and students are choosing online learning options? Thinking of making the shift but looking for advice? Connections Education released their parent survey last week, here's what their parents are saying.
23 Can’t Miss Edu Conferences
13 digital learning focuses, 3 regional, and 7 additional edu conferences that you should mark on your calendar today.