The K12 Breakdown with Brooks and Bronder

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Infographic: The Power of Play to Engage the Whole Student As the pace of technological change accelerates, it is more critical than ever to teach students in a way that engages both sides of their brain, builds a diverse skill set, and develops a love for learning and growth mindset that is critical for their The post Infographic: 4 Reasons STEAM Learning is Essential appeared first on District Administration.

Infographic: The Power of Play to Engage the Whole Student As the pace of technological change accelerates, it is more critical than ever to teach students in a way that engages both sides of their brain, builds a diverse skill set, and develops a love for learning and growth mindset that is critical for their The post Infographic: The Power of Play to Engage the Whole Student appeared first on District Administration.

Infographic: 9 Ways Hands-On Computer Science Learning Prepares Students for the Future With the digital revolution and the dawning of a technology-driven future, teaching computer science is no longer an option; it is a necessity to equip students for success. Now is the time for school districts to better prepare all students—especially those in underrepresented The post Infographic: 9 Ways Hands-On Computer Science Learning Prepares Students for the Future appeared first on District Administration.

The Unrealized Potential of Learning through Play in K-12 A new five-year research initiative conducted by the LEGO® Foundation found that learning through play is an important component of helping K-12 students to succeed in college and future careers. Download this whitepaper to see highlights from the groundbreaking study and learn more about the essential The post The Unrealized Potential of Learning through Play in K-12 appeared first on District Administration.

Infographic: The State of STEAM Learning in K-12 Education Increasingly, district leaders are recognizing the importance of a cross-curricular STEAM approach to learning, to better prepare students for the future. STEAM learning develops skills like creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, which are vital for students to succeed and thrive in college and careers. The post Infographic: The State of STEAM Learning in K-12 Education appeared first on District Administration.

Charlotte, North Carolina — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their inaugural MicroGrant program where they selected three schools … Read more

Wordle? Spelling Bee? Flashback? Connections? Teachers across subject areas and levels say Times games have become part of their routines.

Several changes could be in the works for how special education programs at Louisiana’s K-12 public schools are monitored. They include a deadline to install video cameras in classrooms that the state funded two years ago. The Senate Committee on Education gave unanimous approval Wednesday to House Bill 153, authored by Rep. Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville.

Talk to some high school and college students about this year’s Free Application for Financial Student Aid, or FAFSA, and they share their concerns as well as their optimism. Few voice anger about the glitches that have made this financial aid season so stressful. Why? Because they understand that FAFSA is the key to $150

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, conservative activists led a counterattack against campus antiwar and civil rights demonstrators by demanding action from college presidents, the courts and the police.

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday approved a Nebraska lawmaker’s replacement “school choice” measure as opponents now weigh how they will fight the new law. “I’m very excited for a bunch of low-income kids who couldn’t access an education that best fits their needs, and now they’ll be able to,” Linehan told the Nebraska

There is a growing awareness that leaders who demonstrate empathy are not soft or nice; rather, they possess a highly refined skill that can, and data suggests should be cultivated. The post Empathic leadership: Why it’s critical for your organization appeared first on District Administration.

Think of out of school time as a design space or a learning lab where engagement, experiences and open access programs are tested and understood for import into the “standardized academic year.” The post 3 resources to consider when testing new approaches to out of school time appeared first on District Administration.

Denver Public Schools launched Acceleration Academies that pair students who are significantly below grade level with paraprofessionals who are receiving coaching and professional development. The post Your paraprofessionals can offer high-quality—and fun—tutoring appeared first on District Administration.

An education attorney writes that a generation of students with disabilities could be left behind if Congress doesn’t update the legislation.

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About 40% of Mississippi districts’ ARP spending so far has been targeted for HVAC, maintenance, construction and other building needs, a FutureEd report says.

In this fast-paced and technologically advanced world, math teachers only have a few minutes to capture students’ attention and engage their curiosity. The post 6 ways to reimagine math that will spark curiosity appeared first on District Administration.

She’s staying put. The interim title will be removed from Carey Wright’s name after the Maryland Board of Education’s unanimous vote Wednesday to make her the permanent state superintendent of public schools. Wright began as interim superintendent Oct. 23, replacing Mohammed Choudhury, who resigned days prior to become senior adviser for the state school board

The jump from eighth grade to high school is one of the hardest transitions in childhood. Joseph Olascoaga had to make it while living thousands of miles from his parents. His mother and father, who immigrated illegally to St. Louis before he was born, returned to Mexico when he was still in middle school. It

While virtual field trips are not a new phenomenon, they gained popularity shortly before COVID due in part to their ability to expose students to places and experiences they may not otherwise access.

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Google and MIT RAISE have announced a no-cost Generative AI for Educators Course designed to help teachers use generative AI tools to personalize instruction.

These are the best digital pens for teachers in class and beyond.

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