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On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible over the United States, starting in Texas. This upcoming eclipse event is an exciting opportunity to incorporate phenomenon-based learning into your instruction and engage your students through inquiry.
Here are some tips for making the most out of this rare occasion as you study it with your students.…Read More
This free, comprehensive guide includes editable templates, expert tips, and resources to walk you through the entire selection process. Get the guidance you need to choose an MTSS platform that will support real improvement in student outcomes!
Mass communications: There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all communication. Any school or district communications plan isn’t complete without a reliable system that can frictionlessly reach your entire community.
However, reaching all citizens and ensuring they get the right messages whenever needed requires more than just sending messages at scale. But selecting a platform that reaches the entire population all the time isn’t easy.…Read More
Introduce your students to the importance of CPR and AEDs with our free “Restart a Heart” activity book. The activity book features coloring pages, connect-the-dots, and other fun activities for kids, together with age-appropriate CPR and AED tips.
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- SEL skills are vital for students’ success now, and in the future
- Here are tips on how to create a thoughtful and impactful SEL program
- See related article: Why SEL isn’t a dirty word
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical for our students as they move through school and as they enter the workforce. Learning to work with others who have different backgrounds and viewpoints, having emotional regulation skills, and being able to navigate social situations are must-have skills that employers prioritize as they seek high-quality employees.
Educators are doing all they can to instill these important SEL skills in students—an even more important goal considering the increasing number of students who are experiencing mental health struggles.…Read More
QUINCY, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Breezeline, the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, has partnered with CyberSecurity NonProfit (CSNP) to create a series of blogs, videos and social posts to inform and educate the public on ways to protect against cybercrime and to promote online safety.
Recent educational materials created by CSNP staff and experts from the cyber security profession include ways to keep children safe in public online spaces, the benefits and concerns with authentication methods like two-factor and facial recognition, the benefits and risks of location services, identifying cryptocurrency scams, password tips, and Internet of Things (IoT) safety.
“Easy access to online content provides tremendous benefits to society for learning, work, and keeping connected to the world around us,” said Andrew Walton, a spokesperson for Breezeline. “Awareness of online best practices will help reduce risk and ensure that content can be enjoyed safely.” …Read More
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
K-12 cybersecurity was thrust into the spotlight when the COVID-19 pandemic forced learning online. And since then, cybersecurity has been a top concern of IT leaders and administrators.
In this eSchool News webinar, you’ll learn about real-world threats affecting the K-12 cybersecurity space and education in general, the myths behind them, and five useful tips to further protect their organizations from attacks.
Key takeaways include:…Read More
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan:
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The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cast uncertainty on education, and the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year is no different. But with some valuable lessons learned under their belts, educators are feeling better prepared for the back-to-school season–one that could be the most normal since the pandemic.
Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts.
“COVID has dramatically impacted students from a social and emotional standpoint. It’s basically shifted the developmental continuum for where kids are and what they can handle and it has been a struggle for schools and districts to adapt. This school year will see a focus on prioritizing social and emotional learning–accepting the fact that that continuum has changed and giving teachers permission to spend time reteaching those skills. We’ll see more schools and districts placing a priority on SEL instruction just like math or reading. We’ll also see a greater increase in educators looking for solutions for their students with challenging behaviors and looking for tools like DESSA to help schools design interventions for students in specific social emotional competencies.”
Dr. Norah Barney, EdD, Director of Special Education and Curriculum, Anaconda School District #10, Montana…Read More