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.
5 Things School Leaders Should Do This Summer By Dr. Kecia Ray published 6 June 22 Summer provides a great opportunity for school leaders to get a jump on the next school year
Best Online Summer Jobs for Teachers By Diana Restifo published 2 June 22 How teachers can earn summer income without the time, cost, and hassle of a commute
Best Father’s Day Activities and Lessons By Diana Restifo published 1 June 22 These Father's Day activities and lessons can help your students express their appreciation for their fathers as caregivers, mentors, and role models.
Teaches, Yoda Does: Appreciating Teachers in #StarWars By Adam Schoenbart published 26 May 22 "The more I thought about Star Wars, the more I realized that it’s the mentors who define the saga more than the heroes."
Public Satisfaction With Schools is High Despite What Teachers May Feel By Erik Ofgang published 24 May 22 Polling to measure public satisfaction with schools throughout the pandemic has shown a majority of Americans support the job their local schools are doing
‘Grow Your Own’ Teacher Programs: What To Know By Ray Bendici published 23 May 22 School districts are increasingly developing teachers from within their own student ranks
5 Tips for One-Way Masking in Schools By Erik Ofgang published 20 May 22 Advice for effective one-way masking from Linsey Marr, a leading expert on airborne viruses
CDC: More Than 1 in 3 High Schoolers Experiencing Poor Mental Health. What Schools Can Do By Erik Ofgang published 20 May 22 A recent survey of adolescents finds the pandemic exacerbated the pre-existing mental health crisis, but there are strategies that schools can implement to help students.
Students Less Likely to Be Suspended by Teacher of Same Race By Erik Ofgang published 18 May 22 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 By Erik Ofgang published 17 May 22 The U.S. government’s UFO report provides the perfect opportunity to teach about media literacy and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Tech & Learning Launches Best of Show at ISTELive 22 By TL Editors published 17 May 22 These annual awards celebrate the products, and businesses behind each one, who are transforming education in schools around the world.
Best Free Virtual Escape Rooms for Schools By Diana Restifo published 16 May 22 Virtual escape rooms incorporate riddles, puzzles, math, logic, and literacy skills to create an exciting adventure in education.
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
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.
