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Personalized Learning
Top 20 New Children’s Books to Read With Your Kids
Watching her own child discover a love of learning, Bonnie decided to ask the parents of children around her, and found out about some of the more recent books for kids that are kid tested and parented approved. Here's a top 20 list of new books to read with your kids this year.
Personalized Learning
8 Ways Educators Help Parents Promote Powerful Learning
As we look to the new school year, we must recognize that parents have a strong desire to be advocates for their children, in partnership with teachers and EdLeaders. The path forward and beyond exists, and is inspired by over 60 parents represented in our new book.
Leadership
Infographic | 11 Tips for Work/Life Balance
As parents, educators and business leaders we should keep in mind tips for finding the elusive work/life balance.
Personalized Learning
The Hard Road to Soft Skills: Leaving Room for Our Children To Fall
If we believe adversity creates character why can’t we let our kids experience it? We let fear win when we shield our children from challenging experiences.
Leadership
Why Parents Should Support Student-Centered Learning
By: Nicholas C. Donohue. Personal stories, practical strategies and a framework for parents navigating the shift to student-centered learning. And, why Nellie Mae has chosen to partner with Getting Smart to tell parent stories in the new book, Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning.
EdTech
Parent Access to Secure, Quality Student Data is not an Option, It’s an Imperative
By: Aimee Rogstad Guidera. Parents want all the information possible to help support their kids, in school and beyond. Still, most states aren’t giving parents the information they want—and deserve—to make smart decisions about their child’s education.
Personalized Learning
As the World Changes, So Must Education
By: Liz Wimmer. As our workforce and labor market changes and technology becomes even more evolved, our schools must change. Personalization and anytime, anywhere learning is here to stay. This blog advocates for changes and summarizes what's in store for the future of education.
Personalized Learning
How Parents Can Prepare for Their Role in Virtual School
By: Stephanie Osorno. It’s August which means parents and families are busy preparing for the start of a new school year. This time of year is particularly important for parents. Parents play a vital role in their student’s education no matter what type of school they’re attending, but in a virtual school there are some specific strategies that are important to student success.
Personalized Learning
5 Math Activities to Do with Your Kids Before School Starts
Brain science tells us that movement is good for learning, so get out and get moving with your kids this summer. Check out these 5 math activities to get moving and make memories that fun, engaging, and productive.
EdTech
What if We Wanted for All Kids What We Want for Our Kids?
In “Our Kids,” Putnam utilizes personal storytelling and data analysis to paint a clear picture of what it is like to grow up poor in America.