NEWS & TRENDS: Convincing Students that Learning Blue Collar Job Skills Will Pay Off By TL Editors published 20 November 18 With jobs in the trades going begging, Janesville (WI) Superintendent Steve Pophal says more people need to consider the value of certifications and two-year technical degrees.
New Digital STEM-Career Curriculum Takes High-School Students Behind the Scenes By TL Editors published 30 October 18
Discovery Education and Arconic Foundation Celebrate National Manufacturing Day with ‘Manufacture Your Future Virtual Field Trip’ at Arconic in Austin, Texas By Maria Sanabria published 26 September 18
National FFA Organization, Tractor Supply Company and Discovery Education Join Together to Provide Scalable Access to Innovative Careers in STEM and Manufacturing By Maria Sanabria published 20 September 18
Splunk Selects Pearson VUE to Deliver Computer-Based Testing Program By TL Editors published 14 September 18
Vegas PBS, Nevada Learning Academy Launch Online Career Pathway Courses By TL Editors published 7 May 18
Public Charter School Network To Provide College Counseling to Texas Students By TL Editors published 21 February 18
STUDENTS NEED CODING IN SCHOOLS—AND MORE—TO FILL STEM JOBS OF FUTURE By Maria Flynn published 25 October 17 There’s no question that expanding our K–12 students’ proficiency in STEM is critical to preparing them for careers in fast-growing sectors of our economy.
Prep School By Ellen Ullman published 29 August 17 How District Leaders Are Revamping the Curriculum to Better Prepare Students for the Real World
Roadtrip Nation Motivates Kids to Follow Dreams, Work Hard By Tech & Learning published 13 July 17 Roadtrip Nation offers a series of lessons that revolve around short videos, incorporated into a self-discovery curriculum that empowers students to explore pathways and opportunities for their futures.
Site Matches Students to STEM Careers By Tech & Learning published 11 May 17 Individualized STEM career exploration targets students' values
10 Principles For Ed Tech Leaders By Terry Freedman published 22 July 16 So, you’ve landed that dream job of school technology leader. Now what? Here are ten principles that should form a useful starting point.
Why College and Career Readiness Begins in Preschool By Dr. Genevra Walters published 21 June 16 A superintendent shares her district’s forward-thinking, project-based approach to preparing students for life after school.