Series
RAMTEC: Robotics, A Path to Employment & Economic Development
Next gen STEM school in central Ohio with buy in from community members and international companies is graduating students that are more than ready for college and career.
EdTech 10: “And the EdTech 10 Goes To…”
Between the NCAA National Championship football game, the Golden Globes and frigid temps in most of the country, this week had many of us thinking where the week went with all happenings. The latest and greatest from this week. Or, should we say à la the Golden Globes, “And the EdTech 10 goes to…”
Don’t Let a Piece of Paper Place Children in an Educational Box
By: Carol Iles. Carol's story of personalizing her daughter's education through homeschooling is a genuine example of a Smart Parent. Like Carol, we believe that, "All children can succeed."
Why We Need to Teach Students to be Self-Advocates
By: Heather Benedict. How teachers and parents can teach self-advocay and why it's so important to the learning experience of students.
The Leadership it Takes to Create Smart Cities
Leaders of Smart Cities need a vision of a better future, capacity and political capital, knowledge of current tools, new ways of learning and working, and community agreements to create environments that work better for students and teachers.
Mississippi Mother: “I was not going to let my sons become yet another tragic statistic.”
By: Debra Dye. The honest story from a mother in Mississippi about the education of her sons and the realities of students with disabilities.
EdTech 10: Optimism, Opportunity and Opinions
Finally, 2015. This week’s news signaled what is expected with any new beginning: optimism, opportunity and opinions.
Raising Student Bloggers: An Open Letter to Parents
A message for parents raising student bloggers. It’s time for you to become more involved in your student's blogging. Reinforce their learning, talk, become their fan and see the big picture.
GenDIY Profile: The Justin Myrick
How a high school junior from Spartanburg, SC became "The Justin Myrick" the GenDIY student-performer.
10 Ways to Get Smarter in 2015
We’re excited about the improved ability for educators to grow and development. Check out 10 ways to learn and extend your impact.