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Students Less Likely to Be Suspended by Teacher of Same Race New research finds that Black, Latino, and Asian-American students in New York City were about 3 percent less likely to be suspended if their teachers shared their racial or ethnic background.

How to Teach with the U.S. Government’s UFO Report The U.S. government’s UFO report provides the perfect opportunity to teach about media literacy and the search for extraterrestrial life.

Best Free Virtual Escape Rooms for Schools Virtual escape rooms incorporate riddles, puzzles, math, logic, and literacy skills to create an exciting adventure in education.

How to Get Students to Read for Fun Parents and teachers can get students to read for fun by encouraging them to choose what they read or listen to and by helping them build other positive reading habits

Tech & Learning Launches Best of Show at ISTELive 22 This annual awards celebrates the products, and businesses behind each one, who are transforming education in schools around the world.

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What is a Flipped Classroom?

By Erik Ofgang

A flipped classroom prioritizes hands-on work and educator-student interaction by “flipping” the type of work typically done during and outside of class.

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The Metaverse: 5 Things Educators Should Know

By Erik Ofgang published 11 May 22

As the metaverse draws increasing attention, a team of leading researchers has put together an evidence-based guide for educators

Digital Wellness, Data Privacy, and Innovation Explored at the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in Boston

By Christine Weiser published 10 May 22

Tech & Learning’s Boston Leadership Summit covered a wide variety of topics and recognized the winners of the Boston Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards

Square cubes with letters on them spell out the word "resiliency." These cubes sit on top of blank square cubes against a purple backdrop.

School Resiliency: Not as Simple as Remote vs. In-Person Classes

By Erik Ofgang published 9 May 22

A new study found that schools had great variation in student math scores that couldn’t be explained by in-person vs. remote school alone

The Superintendent Shuffle

By Dr. Kecia Ray published 5 May 22

Finding a qualified school superintendent is a major challenge for school districts, now more than ever

Best Mother's Day Activities and Lessons

By Diana Restifo published 3 May 22

These top resources make great Mother's Day activities for any age.

What Is Augmented Reality?

By Luke Edwards published 2 May 22

Augmented Reality could be the future of teaching and it's available to use right now.

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Does Growth Mindset Work?

By Erik Ofgang published 29 April 22

Does growth mindset really help students? The research has shown yes and no.

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4 Things to Know About Montessori Schools Today

By Erik Ofgang published 27 April 22

Developed in the early 1900s the Montessori method is gaining popularity today yet continues to be misunderstood.

May the 4th Be With You: Best Free Star Wars Teaching Ideas

By Diana Restifo published 26 April 22

With Star Wars Day, May 4th, just around the corner, it’s a great time to turn the magical allure of the Star Wars movie franchise into fun and fascinating lessons

What Is Virtual Reality?

By Luke Edwards published 25 April 22

Virtual reality is a powerful area of technological growth that's being used in education to change the way we teach.

Providing Professional Learning for Classroom Technology Implementation on a Large Scale

By Sascha Zuger published 25 April 22

Cristin Kennedy, Director of Instructional Technology for Cobb County Schools in Georgia, was recently recognized for leading the way on technology implementation

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How Robots Can Clean Schools and Help Ease Staff Shortages

By Erik Ofgang published 25 April 22

Robots are playing an increasing role in facilities work at schools, which can boost efficiency and help ease staffing issues.

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Teaching With Word Games Beyond Wordle

By Erik Ofgang

Wordle isn’t the only word game that can teach children while also entertaining them.

District Spotlight: Pinellas County Schools Accelerates Math Learning By 5 Points in 8 Weeks

By TL Editors published 17 May 22

How Pinellas County Schools boosted student achievement

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Top Edtech Lesson Plans

By TL Editors published 16 May 22

How to implement popular edtech tools

Storybird Lesson Plan

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 16 May 22

This Storybird Lesson Plan is designed to help educators utilize a digital learning platform to support teaching and learning

How Robots Connect Students, Families, and Educators

By Heather Lee published 13 May 22

In Idaho, placing robots in libraries is a playful, hands-on strategy to introduce families to key foundational concepts that create strong learning supports for young children

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3 Ways You & Your Students Can Use Microproductivity

By Erik Ofgang published 13 May 22

Practicing microproductivity by breaking large tasks down into smaller, easier-to-complete ones, can save time and help educators and students tackle daunting projects

How To Setup Virtual Reality Or Augmented Reality In Schools For Free

By Luke Edwards published 12 May 22

Want virtual reality or augmented reality? Here's how to get it free

What Is Canva And How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 10 May 22

Canva is the design tool that is ideal for use in education to create beautiful projects.

What is Padlet and How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 9 May 22

Padlet digitizes the notice board for a rich media space that makes education communications better.

Implementing Authentic Exploratory Research (AER) into Teaching

By Michael Morrison & Jun Shen published 9 May 22

Authentic exploratory research provides an opportunity for reality-based learning

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Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Implement It In Class

By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 22

Growth mindset works for specific students in specific instances but educators should be careful when implementing it, says David S. Yeager of the University of Texas at Austin.

What is Kahoot! and How Does it Work for Teachers? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 4 May 22

Kahoot! uses game-style learning to engage students for more immersive learning.

Best Practices for Blending SEL and Technology

By Ray Bendici published 2 May 22

Blending technology with solid pedagogy and social-emotional learning needs

6 Tips for Protecting Student Data Privacy

By Erik Ofgang published 2 May 22

The award-winning edtech specialists at Oak Grove School District in California share their tips for protecting student data privacy while still utilizing the latest tech tools.