How Schools Can Promote Vaccination and Address Hesitancy: A 10-Point Plan that Puts Equity First
[…] roughly 12 percent of the population is fully vaccinated as of this writing, 88 percent is not. Jean Desravines, CEO of New Leaders, said that as more students return to the classroom, “public schools can play a critical role in supporting the vaccination effort by helping local communities understand and address concerns, and by […]
Special Education Myth Busting
We must start personalized learning pathways for learners with disabilities. First, we must dismantle the longstanding myths that constructed these barriers.
TRETC 2024: Revolutionizing Technology and Work
[…] Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) 2024, held in Pittsburgh on January 15th, was a transformative day for educators, administrators, and industry experts in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The theme, “ Students are the future of our workforce,” resonated through sessions and workshops focused on harnessing EdTech to prepare students for careers in a rapidly evolving world. Keynote […]
Preparing for the Future: Building Interest in Computer Science
[…] During recent Twitter chats and in webinars and panel discussions, educators have shared concerns about bridging the K-12 computer science gaps. There is a growing need for students to develop skills in coding and in STEM-related fields however, there are either real or perceived barriers to providing these opportunities for students. Possibilities include, lack […]
Tips from the Field: 4 Strategies for Supporting students
By: Sari Laberis Educators all know that keeping students connected and engaged is critical to their success in school. This can of course be challenging, especially as the school year progresses. How can you help build deep and meaningful relationships with students and families? How can you keep students motivated? And, how can you […]
Uncovering Pathways for Students with Disabilities
Getting Smart’s New Pathways campaign offers a roadmap for creating intentional, purposeful, and equitable opportunities for all students. And equity, with all of its complexities, is non-negotiable. In education, equity initiatives often focus on students who have been “historically disadvantaged or historically marginalized.” This means any conversation about equity is incomplete without including students […]
COVID Forced Schools to Innovate: Let’s Build on What They Learned
Let’s not aspire to return to “normal” and instead use what we have learned and expand promising innovations to better serve all students.
How Two Teachers are Championing Representation in the Classroom
[…] educators want to know how they can create more inclusive and representative environments, starting in their own classrooms. How can teachers take action to make sure their students feel seen and represented? Over the last year, this was one of the questions we explored through a Roadtrip Nation storytelling project following seven teachers adapting to […]
A New Market For Volunteers: Teens Tutor Teens
By: Gabriela Nguena Jones, Erin Kim, Anne Wang, Meghna Raman, and Dana Agbede In a common classroom, where the average number of students is 23, it can be difficult for individual students to keep up with the pace of the curriculum set by school districts. There are many factors that affect a student’s ability […]
One Stone Students Serve Up the Glass Half Full
Following the trend of many events over the past year, One Stone hosted their annual fundraiser One Half Event virtually and saw great success. This student-designed, planned, and facilitated event was just as entertaining and engaging as the event when it was in person. As a student-driven and led school, it only makes sense that […]
