Latest Federal Guidance on Assessments: What You Need to Know By Erik Ofgang States will not have the authority to cancel federally mandated standardized exams this year but will have wide-ranging discretion in when, where, and how the tests are given.
Addressing Learning Loss: Using Connected Assessments & LMS By Erik Ofgang Tips for effectively collecting data and offering personalized learning in remote, hybrid, and in-person teaching.
Learning With Google Updates Could Affect Your Teaching, Here's How By Luke Edwards Everything you need to know about the latest Learning with Google updates.
What Type of Mask Should Educators Wear? By Erik Ofgang Educators should be wearing better masks, says Dr. Joseph G. Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
How to Design “Future Ready” Science Labs By Erik Ofgang The new science labs at Deer Path Middle School in Illinois are tech-forward, bright, friendly, and comfortable spaces that emphasize student collaboration
5 Ways to Boost School Cybersecurity By Erik Ofgang The FBI recently warned that cyber attacks of schools are on the rise but an IBM survey suggests many schools are not taking the threat seriously enough
How To Improve School Ventilation Without Spending Thousands By Erik Ofgang Better ventilation is part of President Biden’s plan for schools to resume in-person learning. Here’s how schools can do that quickly and without major investments
How to Teach NASA’s Mars Landing By Erik Ofgang NASA’s Perseverance Rover is scheduled to land on the Red Planet Thursday. Here’s how to stream the event in-class and get your students ready.
Updating Bloom’s Taxonomy for Digital Learning By Dr. Kecia Ray Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy is a technology-friendly update of the classic framework
New Digital Promise CEO Brings his Immigrant Experience and Unique History to the Job By Annie Galvin Teich Jean-Claude Brizard wants to change the narrative for children of color
4 Tips For Teaching Digital Literacy By Erik Ofgang Leaders from New York City’s school libraries shared tips for helping students conduct research in an increasingly difficult to navigate digital world
Why Black History Month Encourages a Segregated Curriculum By Dr. Brandy Nelson Relegating cultural history to dedicated months rather than teaching all the complexities together often promotes lies by omission
Research-Informed Practices for Blended Learning By Ray Bendici Education leaders discuss research-informed practices to help district leaders prioritize and focus their resources
Best Digital Resources for Teaching Black History Month By Diana Restifo Black history is American history
GameStop has Given Teachers a New Audience for Finance. Here’s How to Capitalize By Erik Ofgang John Pelletier, director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College shares tips for riding the GameStop wave of interest in investing to teach financial literacy.
Miguel Cardona Confirmed as Education Secretary By Erik Ofgang Senate votes 64-33 to confirm the longtime educator from Connecticut
5 Things To Know for Miguel Cardona’s Confirmation Hearing By Erik Ofgang D.C. and education insiders expect Miguel Cardona to be quickly confirmed as the next U.S. education secretary for a number of reasons.
Overcoming the Digital Divide: School Districts Create Their Own Wireless Networks By Erik Ofgang By becoming local internet service providers for select students, schools can lower internet access cost by as much as 75 percent per student
5 Things to Know About E-Rate Applications for 2021 By Erik Ofgang E-rate applications must be submitted by midnight on March 25, and there are several things to keep in mind while applying this year.
Varsity Esports Coming To NJ Schools; NJCU to Mentor Students By TL Editors Barnegat High School first in the state with varsity letter program for esports
