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The robots are coming: What’s next for education technology
Reaction to new technology can sometimes be a bit, well, over-the-top.
Did you catch Apple’s iPhone 7 and wireless headphone release? How could yo...
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How to connect teachers with the communities they serve
In most rural and suburban schools, students are taught by teachers who have similar experiences to themselves.
Many of these teachers went to the...
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As ESSA looms, states set standards for Social-Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning: It’s a concept lauded for its ability to help students develop important life skills that go beyond academics.
At the s...
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Personalized teaching: Give educators the support they need when they need it
We talk a lot about personalized learning in schools.
The idea, of course, is to meet students where they are in their educations, by applying bes...
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15 years on, teaching about 9/11 still isn’t easy
It’s exactly 15 years later—and the memory is still etched in my brain.
I was standing by my high school locker waiting for the bell to ring for m...
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In wake of tragedy, schools must help students cope
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, this is the third in a series of posts on preventing and coping with student suicide. For more...
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Why the link between youth suicide and bullying isn’t so clear
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, this is the second in a series of posts on preventing and coping with student suicide. For mor...
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This week: driving awareness around student suicide
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, this is the first in a series of posts on preventing and coping with student suicide. For more...
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The do’s and don’ts of online professional development
Ask any teacher—quality professional development programs are few and far between.
And if you live in a rural community, quality PD can seem impos...