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Engaging Students: Movement Through Games and Music
With a greater focus on flexible learning environments, and educators looking to promote student choice and voice, the perception of “what classrooms look like” has changed, and continues to evolve into a more active learning space--a place where students are empowered.
Personalized and Blended Learning Practices
Trying to get started with blended and personalized learning, but not sure where to start? The Learning Accelerator unpacks and shares real examples from the field to further assist educators looking to do this work.
World Teachers’ Day 2017
In honor of World Teachers' Day, our team took a moment to reflect on the educators we were lucky enough to have who taught us the skills we needed for success in the future and ignited our passion for the education field.
3 New Resolutions After 10 Years of Teaching PBL
It's my 20th year of teaching and 10th year of implementing project-based learning (PBL) in the classroom. Here are three goals I've set for myself to refine and retool my teaching practice.
October is National Dropout Prevention Month
October is National Dropout Prevention month--here are the latest statistics for our nation's graduation rates as well as recommended prevention strategies for both local and state education leaders.
Three Schools On Three Paths to Personalized Learning Success
By: Dr. Mary Ann Wolf and Alex Dreier. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has set out on a personalized learning journey all its own. Here are three schools in the district that we were able to visit and observe the successes and challenges more in-depth.
Great EdTech Success Story Turns Into The Biggest Philanthropic Story of the Year
Curriculum Associates' original gift to Iowa State University has been turned into a new endowment that will more than triple scholarship dollars available to award by the college and help accelerate innovations in teaching and research.
How To Get Published on Getting Smart
Have you ever thought about blogging for Getting Smart? Here are some tips and examples of the type of content we look for to help you get started.
Thank You For Coming Back
At the start of this school year, we want to give thanks to teachers, school administrators and everyone that supports them. Thanks for coming back for another school year.
Arts-Integration for the Future of STEAM Learning
By: Dr. Monika Wiley. In Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), an arts-infused education has been the key to our successful STEAM program, improving both student and teacher engagement.