Video Lectures: 4 Tips for Teachers By Erik Ofgang Creating short and engaging video lectures for students is a growing trend at education institutions
Vaccinating Students Under 16: What Educators Need to Know By Erik Ofgang Vaccinating students younger than 16 is now recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tech Literacy: 5 Things to Know By Erik Ofgang Tech literacy is the language of the future, from coding to programming
What Is the Future of the Edtech Conference? By Carl Hooker Just as education has changed thanks to the pandemic, so will edtech conferences
4 Ways to Use Master Scheduling to Support Equity By Erik Ofgang The master schedule can be an important tool in fostering equity and student achievement.
How Teaching Robotics Fosters Tech and Soft Skills By Erik Ofgang Students who compete in robotics competitions learn STEM skills, but equally important are the social skills they gather
Educators Moving Away from Seat Time for Mastery-Based Education By Erik Ofgang Some districts are replacing traditional views of seat time with mastery-based education.
E-rate Survey Highlights Need for Updates By Erik Ofgang E-Rate discounts should be expanded to help pay for cybersecurity and broadband access outside of schools and libraries, say survey respondents.
SEL Takes Center Stage in Roadmap to Reopening By Erik Ofgang The recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education recognizes that SEL, mental health, and academic success can’t be separated
Is SAMR Dead? By Dr. Kecia Ray Potentially a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SAMR model is evolving to adapt to new learning environments
Standardized Tests Fail to Provide Evidence for Student Success By Erik Ofgang The Education Department says federal standardized tests are needed to provide targeted support but there is little indication these tests have accomplished that
How One Texas District is Combating Learning Loss By Erik Ofgang To fight learning loss among online and in-person students, Pasadena ISD is using a multitiered strategy
AI Writing Programs Are Getting Better. Is That a Good Thing? By Erik Ofgang In certain instances AI writing is now hard to tell from human writing. What does that mean for educators?
PISA Report: A Growth Mindset Can Lead to Better Student Outcomes By Erik Ofgang Takeaways from a new PISA global study on students with a growth mindset, including evidence that it’s predictive of academic success.
District-Owned Homeschooling: COVID-19 Spurs New Learning and Funding Models By Susan Gentz District-owned homeschooling is an opportunity for districts and parents to partner for individualized learning
Mónica García: Invitational Leadership for Systemic Change By Annie Galvin Teich Mónica García advocates for graduation, equity, and justice
Osterholm: B117 COVID Variant “A Game Changer” for Schools By Erik Ofgang As the B117 COVID variant spreads schools are likely at greater risk
Ebook vs. Print Book Study: 5 Takeaways By Erik Ofgang Children ages 1 to 8 were less likely to comprehend ebooks than print books unless the ebook had effective enhancements.
High-Dosage Tutoring: Can Technology Help Curb Learning Loss? By Erik Ofgang High-dosage tutoring can increase student learning. Educators are hopeful that recent research will translate to remote-only tutoring
