Tag: Schools

EdTech Trends For Schools And How To Leverage Them

The Impact Of Global Factors On EdTech Trends For Schools Education is undergoing tremendous change, with new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies surfacing to address every possible need—from classroom management tools to online proctoring systems. At the same time, learners’ preferences are changing, informed by increasing digitization, the pandemic-accelerated shift to online learning, and growing internet [...]read moreEdTech Trends For Schools And How To Leverage Them

The Habits of 7 Highly Effective Schools

“There are many schools that are effective at helping students learn, even in high-poverty communities,” said Sean Reardon, a Stanford sociologist who was part of the team that developed the Stanford Education Data Archive. “The TNTP report uses our data to identify some of them and then digs in to understand what makes them particularly [...]read moreThe Habits of 7 Highly Effective Schools

Why Poetry Is Making a Comeback in Schools

For Christina, making the tone bottle reminded her of kindergarten – in a good way. “It makes it honestly a little bit more fun,” she said. “When you notice the colors and you’re able to point out more techniques and, like, the smaller details of a poem, especially when we’re looking for certain lines and [...]read moreWhy Poetry Is Making a Comeback in Schools

How Schools Can Implement Mindful Media –

Information and Communication Overloading (ICO) and “Mindful Media” contributed by Dr. Domenico Meschino In today’s digital age, children are immersed in many online activities that shape their daily lives. Social media has become integral to their social landscape, with platforms like YouTube capturing their attention. These platforms serve as virtual gathering places where children connect [...]read moreHow Schools Can Implement Mindful Media –

5 Ways the Black Panthers Shaped U.S. Schools

The Oakland Community School is regarded as one of the nation’s first community schools – a model in  which public schools partner with community organizations to provide comprehensive support services alongside traditional academic instruction. Many of Oakland Community School’s practices formed the blueprint for community schools today. 2. They established one of the most successful [...]read more5 Ways the Black Panthers Shaped U.S. Schools

To Truly Improve Learning, Schools Should Stop Trying So Hard

by Terry Heick Education is a series of learning experiences informed by policy, and actuated by teachers. Policy, by its very nature, is sweeping and ambitious. It is designed to work on various scales, is well-intentioned, and often difficult to fault on paper. The teachers aren’t really much different. They are ambitious, designed to work on [...]read moreTo Truly Improve Learning, Schools Should Stop Trying So Hard

Unhoused Students Face Unique Challenges. How Can Schools Help?

Meeting basic needs  Unhoused students may need extra support because they are less likely to have their needs met while navigating unstable housing. At Monarch, an organization called The Monarch School Project is located on campus to help families access social services and housing. The organization partners with food banks, the housing authority and health [...]read moreUnhoused Students Face Unique Challenges. How Can Schools Help?

More Children Died in Indian Boarding Schools Than Previously Known, Federal Report Concludes

“As we have learned over the past three years, these institutions are not just part of our past,” said Bryan Newland, assistant secretary of Indian affairs. “Their legacy reaches us today, and is reflected in the wounds people continue to experience in communities across the United States.” At the same time, the department continued its [...]read moreMore Children Died in Indian Boarding Schools Than Previously Known, Federal Report Concludes

How Postcards to Parents Can Help Schools Get Kids Back to Class

Espinoza said students who missed school were missing out on other benefits, too. “When a child is on campus, they’re learning to engage with peers, they’re learning to engage with adults,” she said. “The socialization part of school is very rewarding in a young person’s life.” To address parental misconceptions about attendance, Espinoza shared facts [...]read moreHow Postcards to Parents Can Help Schools Get Kids Back to Class