Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12 By Erik Ofgang last updated 3 August 22 Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.
Teachers Love 4-Day School Weeks. Do They Work? By Erik Ofgang published 8 August 22 Four-day school weeks are increasingly being offered as a way to recruit teachers, but the research is mixed on the advantages and disadvantages of the schedule.
New Solution Synchronizes Audio and Visual Communications By Boxlight last updated 3 August 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.
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.
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.
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
Tech & Learning Launches “Best for Back to School” Contest By TL Editors last updated 25 July 22 This annual contest recognizes outstanding education products that support effective teaching and learning as teachers and students head back to school
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.
Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of Show at ISTE 2022 By TL Editors last updated 20 July 22 This annual awards celebrates the products, and businesses behind each one, who are transforming education in schools around the world.
The Benefits of International Esports for Students By Erik Ofgang last updated 19 July 22 Students who participate in international esports compete with their peers in other countries, learn about different cultures, and develop leadership skills
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.
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 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 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.
Best Sites and Apps for Digital Storytelling By Diana Restifo published 11 July 22 Digital storytelling can help boost communication and presentation skills
Top Sites and Resources to Support LGTBQ+ Students By Diana Restifo last updated 7 July 22 It’s estimated that nearly two million American youth aged 13-17 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
Teaching Financial Literacy By Erik Ofgang last updated 6 July 22 More states are adopting financial literacy requirements for students. Here are tips for teaching the topic.
Awesome Articles for Students: Websites and Other Resources By Diana Restifo last updated 6 July 22 All of these sites are free.
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.
