StrataTech Education
By: Mary Kelly. StrataTech Education Group, a student-first company that offers schools with technical career education programs, is committed to elevating awareness around the skilled trades industry and educational and career opportunities available.
The Increasing Role of Artificial Intelligence in Our Lives
Rachelle Dene Poth explores the increase in the use of AI in the world and shares resources to explore AI curriculum.
PBL-Lite for the Fall
By: Jenny Pieratt. Jenny shares a condensed project-based learning or "PBL-lite" teaching plan that can be used as a starting point in the fall.
Why Every K-12 District Should Invest in Social and Emotional Learning
By: Juan Cabrera and Ray Lozano. EPISD has instituted an emphasis on social and emotional learning (SEL) and believes it can be a defining factor in success for other districts as well.
How New Tech Schools Jumpstarted El Paso’s Education Transformation
In the second blog for a short series on school district transformation, Tom outlines how the school network New Tech Network helped to transform El Paso Independent Schoool District (EPISD).
5 Ways PBL Set A Clearer Vision for My Career Aspirations
By: Taylor Silveira. Taylor discusses the benefits of a PBL curriculum that’s applicable to college, university, and future career pursuits.
Active Learning: The Secret to El Paso’s Success
Through their 2020 Transformation plan, El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) has used active learning to unlock meaningful learning.
5 Ways To Extend Learning and Challenge Learners in the Virtual Environment
With many schools across the country having to start the academic year virtually, we need to continually consider how to challenge all of our students and authentically extend their learning.
Building School and Classroom Community During Distance Learning
By: Erin Gohl and Kristen Thorson. Though these current times and circumstances, leaders must use nontraditional approaches and create possibilities to connect with students deeper through distance learning.
Preparing for a Healthy and Safe Return to School: Public School Facilities Planning in the Era of COVID-19
This new guide outlines how Brooklyn LAB safeguarded their school community’s health and shares best practices for other schools.