An Innovative K-8 Human-Centered Approach at Design39
While the Design39 facility renders many speechless, the teaching and learning that take place at “D39” leave visitors feeling inspired and more motivated than ever to create empowering learning experiences for students. Read more in our detailed account here.
Teachers ARE Innovators
One may think that innovation in education always entails using fancy new tech to make a new product or a radically divergent idea, but I think at times we miss a driving force at the heart of innovation – engaging teachers.
5 Conditions Necessary for School-Wide Innovation
Many schools rush into innovating without putting the structures in place to support it, and when the dust settles they realize they haven’t made the large-scale impact they were hoping for. Here's how schools can change that.
Santa Ana Unified Creating Incredible Pathways for Students K-12
When people think of large urban districts, they often think about all the challenges that they face. And it’s true--large urban districts often have to overcome many hurdles. But these challenges are not insurmountable, and Santa Ana Unified proves it.
Empowering Our Students with 21st-Century Skills for Today
By: Dave Ross. In this globally and digitally interconnected world, all learners, from cradle to career, need new skills and knowledge to succeed. Here's how we can empower them with these 21st-Century Skills.
10 Reasons to Take Advantage of the Every Kid in a Park Initiative
As we come off of National Park Week, and as many families begin to look ahead to summer adventures, now is a good time to get the the word out about the Every Kid in a Park initiative and the way it can contribute to the learning of kids everywhere.
Using Student Feedback to (Actually) Drive Change
By: Sachi Takahashi-Rial. Research shows that student perceptions are linked to academic outcomes, and that happy schools can more readily close the achievement gap. Here's how school leaders can gauge student perceptions and improve their school's culture.
9 Awesome Apps for Math Practice
By: Juned Ghanchi. There is an ocean of math practice apps out there--how can you pick just one? To help wade through the choices, here are 9 great options.
6 Simple Ways to Become a Better Teacher
By: Lizzie Weakley. Sometimes, the simple little things that we can do on a day-to-day basis are the best ways for us to better ourselves. Here are six of my favorite daily techniques for becoming a better teacher.
Education Data at Work in K-12
By: Josh Klein. It should be a very basic thing for us to be able to talk to each other about how we’re going to exchange data and what data we want and need, but a number of factors can complicate the process. Here's how we can start to address them.