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EdTech

Making Tech Work for Kids and Teachers

Advances in technology in the classroom often focus on how it is improving teaching and not learning. Why don't we invite students to help change the format and flow of the learning?

4 days ago by Guest Author

Leadership

Profession(al) Development

The teaching profession as we know it is changing. It is time to redefine the way we think about developing the profession itself. Margaret Roth and Shelly Blake-Plock describe a new culture of teaching through technologies and pedagogical practices that allows teachers themselves to transform their profession.

4 days ago by Guest Author

EdTech

Four Ways to Get Your Students Involved in the Classroom

In a day and age when the American education system is under fire, teachers need to think outside of the box in order to engage their students in learning.

5 days ago by Guest Author

Leadership

Deeper Leading

I recently had the opportunity to attend the first ever Deeper Learning conference in San Diego, CA. Educators from around the country convened to discuss deeper learning and the successes and challenges they have encountered in their efforts to precipitate it.

6 days ago by Guest Author

Leadership

Top 5 Things to Look for in Common Core Materials

The shift in the typical classroom setup has been underway for a while now. A focus on personalized learning in classrooms whose students have a broad range of skill levels and learning styles has meant teachers have had to become adept with new setups (flipped, 1:1 computing, etc.), methods (small group, whole group, ...

12 days ago by Guest Author

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Foundation for Excellence in Education

The Foundation for Excellence in Education is igniting a movement of reform, state by state, to transform education for the 21st century economy. Excellence in Action, the organization’s flagship initiative, is working with lawmakers and policymakers to advance education reform across America. Learn more at www.Exce...

Learning

Appreciate Teachers by Providing Opportunities for Support

This year when I pondered teacher appreciation, Mr. Lambrecht came to the forefront of my mind. A dynamic and lively instructor, he didn't buy into our drama.

12 days ago by Guest Author

Learning

Entertaining Story App That Teaches Social Skills

Social and emotional learning is a hot topic in our home. My son is a bright, energetic almost six year old that doesn't always naturally pick up on social cues. I am always on the lookout for fun creative ways to help him enhance his social skills. He loves his iPad, so I was pleased to see the new story book apps cre...

one month ago by Guest Author