The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship
One of our jobs as CTOs is developing great relationships with other district leaders. IT touches every aspect of the modern K-12 district, and our success, as well…
How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.
Millions of students within the United States public school system are non-native English speakers. As this increases, true bilingual education is becoming more vital to equitably support student…
5 ways to keep schools safer with innovative visitor management
One crucial aspect of school safety is monitoring who comes on and off campus, including visitors. Visitor management can be tricky, because school campuses tend to have various…
Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use
Assessing whether a district should continue using—and paying—for a tool is dedicated work involving backend data collection and surveying teachers and students for their thoughts.
It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?
The imminent end of ESSER funding has pushed school districts to a critical juncture, compelling them to confront budget deficits for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year before the…
4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking
As an educator, I have always been fascinated by my students’ innate curiosity. From an early age, they have an insatiable desire to learn.
7 tips and ideas to make the eclipse engaging for students
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…
Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread
Say what you will about the universality of numbers and symbols; I’d politely argue that it does not follow that mathematics is a universal language.
E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure
When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.
Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking
Project-based learning (PBL) helps prepare students for college and beyond by actively engaging them in meaningful, relevant projects. In many situations, students will work on these projects for…
Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?
According to the CDC, more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic, but in reality, the rate of U.S. students struggling…
Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant
Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities of K-12 students in Indiana by strengthening teacher preparation using science-based methods.
