Biden-Harris Tutoring Initiative: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang published 3 August 22 Researchers support the Biden-Harris administration’s recent tutoring initiative but warn there are potential road bumps to successfully ramping up tutoring nationwide.
Hear from Our Expert: How to Accelerate Literacy Learning By Lexia Learning published 2 August 22 Despite the challenges of the last two years, there are many reasons to feel hopeful about the future and what students and teachers can accomplish together: significant literacy gains.
Getting Your College Degree in Prison By Erik Ofgang published 1 August 22 The Second Chance Pell pilot program has permitted more than 28,000 students in prison to access Pell Grants in order to pursue higher education while imprisoned. The program will soon expand to all incarcerated individuals.
New Solution Synchronizes Audio and Visual Communications By Boxlight published 30 July 22 The Attention! solution helps to reinforce campus communication by allowing all networked classroom audio and Interactive displays to work in sync to deliver announcements and alerts.
Crossing the Mastery Gap By Dr. Kecia Ray published 27 July 22 To improve mastery, increasing the intentionality and continuity of certain best practices will undoubtedly impact overall student success
Best Multi-Tiered System of Support Resources By Diana Restifo published 26 July 22 Find out how to use MTSS to support student learning and development
Why Silver Bullet Solutions Persist in Education By Erik Ofgang published 21 July 22 The quick-fix solutions promised by silver bullet interventions can distract from the more localized and complicated solutions schools really need, say experts.
Provide Free Tutoring with Paper By Paper published 21 July 22 Paper provides 1:1 virtual tutoring at no cost to students and their families.
The Benefits of International Esports for Students By Erik Ofgang published 19 July 22 Students who participate in international esports compete with their peers in other countries, learn about different cultures, and develop leadership skills
The Virtual Office Hours Learning Curve By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 18 July 22 Offering virtual office hours may not be your first choice, but it can be effective for everyone if approached properly
The Time to Obligate ESSER Funds is Now By Susan Gentz published 18 July 22 Millions in ESSER funds need to be obligated by schools and districts before the rapidly approaching deadline of September 30
The State of the Digital Divide By Erik Ofgang published 15 July 22 Despite progress closing the digital divide, millions of students remain on the wrong side of it. Advocates say the solution is more funding that includes digital knowledge education.
Tech & Learning Launches “Best for Back to School” Contest By TL Editors published 11 July 22 This annual contest recognizes outstanding education products that support effective teaching and learning as teachers and students head back to school
Best Sites and Apps for Digital Storytelling By Diana Restifo published 11 July 22 Digital storytelling can help boost communication and presentation skills
Teaching Financial Literacy By Erik Ofgang published 5 July 22 More states are adopting financial literacy requirements for students. Here are tips for teaching the topic.
Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of Show at ISTE 2022 By TL Editors published 29 June 22 This annual awards celebrates the products, and businesses behind each one, who are transforming education in schools around the world.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.
Top Sites and Resources to Support LGTBQ+ Students By Diana Restifo published 23 June 22 It’s estimated that nearly two million American youth aged 13-17 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
An MD Turned High School Teacher’s Prescription to Improve School Mental Health By Erik Ofgang published 21 June 22 Teachers can make their lives easier and help students with their mental health by reframing their teaching and looking to healthcare for inspiration, says Dr. Christopher Jenson
Top Free Sites for Creating Digital Art By Diana Restifo published 7 June 22 These free digital art creation sites range from simple web apps for preschoolers to sophisticated software for advanced students, educators, and professionals.
