7 Reasons and Resources for EdTech Gamification in Education
It comes as no surprise that many are seeking ways to introduce new and innovative EdTech games into their curriculum. Should you join them in giving it a try?
Making The Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
A new publication released by NewSchools Venture Fund and several other prominent education funders shares the most comprehensive study on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the education sector ever completed.
Getting Smart Podcast | Learning Anywhere, Anytime: Things Are About to Get Interesting
In this episode of the podcast, Katie King of KnowledgeWorks interviews Tom Vander Ark about EdReform, EdTech, EdLeaders and what learning will look like a decade from now.
3 Ways to Prepare Educators to Teach PBL
By: Dr. Art Fessler. For project-based learning to reach its full potential, teachers must learn to step back and be facilitators in the classroom. Here are my three best practices as a superintendent to effectively support educators in a PBL environment.
Parent-Teacher Communication in a Multilingual School District
By: Dr. Melanie Morgan. With the growth of ELL students in the classroom on a steady rise, today’s teachers need to be prepared to communicate with ELL students and their parents. Here are a few options I've found helpful in my own classroom.
Elly Goes on Tour to Teach Students Healthy Eating Habits
By: Joyce Sun. Why is there such disconnect between what individuals know they should eat and what they actually choose for their body? Here, we take a look at strategies for teaching students how to eat healthily.
Deeper Learning: What We Know So Far
Teaching that focuses on the development of the six deeper learning competencies yields increased graduation rates, more engaged thinkers, and increased equitability in opportunities to access high-quality learning experiences. Learn more here.
Smart List | 75+ Great Blogs and Email Blasts
Blogs and email newsletters are a great way to keep up to date on the latest ideas, trends and technologies in education, and they can be a breath of fresh air on days that seem to be grinding away particularly slowly. Here are 76 of our favorites.
Lean School District: 12 Service Delivery Opportunities
How can school district leaders get in front of declining budgets to give their schools the best chance to be successful? Here are 12 school district functional areas where there are usually opportunities to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
A People-First Commitment Drives Growth
Behind the powerful educational materials and tools (like Ready and i-Ready) that Curriculum Associates (CA) designs to help students succeed is a deep-rooted commitment to valuing its employees. Learn more here.