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We view "Smart Lists" as a chance to highlight resources, schools, and organizations doing good work in specific areas of education. Smart Lists are some of our most viewed posts. Interested in sponsoring a Smart List? Email Jessica to learn more about what we offer.
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100 Podcasts You Should Check Out
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From the millions of podcast on almost any topic you can dream of, we’ve selected our top 100 in education, tech, leadership & entrepreneurship, market & economics, AI & big data, news & views, and more.
31 Can’t-Miss Education Conferences in 2020
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Check out our 2020 list of 31 worldwide education conferences we believe will be valuable opportunities for educators, leaders, startups and policy-makers to learn from and engage with each other.
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for the Learners on Your List
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We’ve put together a holiday gift guide of the coolest educational toys for eager learners. The list ranges from brand new innovations to old school classics: something for everybody.
Getting Started with High School Redesign
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Thinking about high school redesign? We've assembled a great reading list to get you started.
Smart List: 22 Coding and Computer Science Resources
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Fifty-four percent of students say they enjoy programming courses “a lot," but few get to spend much time on it in school. Here are some resources to help.
27 Can’t-Miss Education Conferences for 2019
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Check out our 2019 list of 26 education conferences we think will be valuable opportunities for educators, district leaders, startups and policy-makers to learn and engage with each other.
60+ Education Gifts to Add to Your List
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Still finishing up your holiday shopping? Well, we’re here to help! This year, give the gift of knowledge with toys and gadgets that support learning and are sure to excite youth all year long.
15 School Districts Worth Visiting
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Leading a public school district is difficult and complicated work. But done well, there is no other job that can change how a community thinks about itself, its children and its future. Here, we look at 15 districts that are changing the trajectory of both education and their communities.
70 Elementary & Middle Schools Worth Visiting
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We believe school visits are the best form of professional learning. Based on a couple thousand school visits, and with help from colleagues and readers, we’ve compiled this list of elementary and middle schools that can give educators a better sense of what’s possible.
50 Resources for Makers and Creative Classrooms
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If you’re anything like us, you’re always looking for new inexpensive (or better yet, free) resources that can introduce more students to STEM and maker education. Here, we share 50 good resources for anyone looking to dive in.