EdTech
Smart Cities: Portland, Countercultural and Interesting
Like other left coast metro areas, Portland is a creative hotspot. But also like left coast cities, school districts are resistant to options and innovations. State leadership on proficiency-based learning has started to get some results and it is exciting to see the ed startups begin to connect to the public school systems.
A School for All Reasons
The data is in. And the results are excellent! Once again, New Tech Network’s annual data report demonstrates that schools can enable all students to achieve college and career readiness regardless of socio-economic status, geographic location or ethnic background.
EdTech 10: Winding Down
The end of the school year is almost here- but the #EdTech news keeps on coming. Here are the week’s top 10 stories…
15 Years of Fostering Innovative Learning
Each year, the Innovative Learning Awards brings together educators; technology, business, and media leaders; and CFY supporters to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and to recognize excellence and innovation in education.
YOUmedia Library Invites Teens to Hang Out, Mess Around, and Geek Out
Since its first location opened in 2009, YOUmedia learning labs have been established in four additional locations throughout Chicago.
New Face of Interviewing and Polling: 4 Online Resources for Schools
By: Ray Mina. we have narrowed down some of the top web resources for interviewing and polling for that can be used in the classroom, with the yearbook committee, for project based learning and more.
Performance-Based Assessment in Action
Close your eyes and imagine an innovative school, a next-generation school that excels at preparing students to thrive in college and career.
It’s Never Too Late to Become a Connected Educator
By: Gayle Allen. Overwhelmed? Check! Afraid? Check! Empowered? Check! Read on to learn more.
EdTech 10: New Stuff
We wrap up the week’s top events, hoping to help you feel like maybe you have one less thing “to do” this week.
Press Releases 101
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