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COVID-19 followed immediately by a couple months off has the potential to make the summer extra slide-y. Assessment to the rescue.
by Erin Werra
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Even if remote learning is a contingency, it’s wise to plan ahead for remote options—including arena scheduling.
by Erin Werra
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Peer into the crystal ball to see which jobs might suit your skills in 2050!
by Emily Katz
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Motivation vs. Determination (and How to Capture Both)
Learn the difference between them and how to master both, then strike the right balance to see professional (and student!) growth soar.
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by Erin Werra
How Assessment Squelches the Summer Slide
COVID-19 followed immediately by a couple months off has the potential to make the summer extra slide-y. Assessment to the rescue.
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by Erin Werra
Arena Scheduling from Home
Even if remote learning is a contingency, it’s wise to plan ahead for remote options—including arena scheduling.
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by Erin Werra
Introducing the Careers of the Future Quiz
Peer into the crystal ball to see which jobs might suit your skills in 2050!
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by Emily Katz
How eLearning Can Empower Kids
Learning doesn’t stop. But it will be different, and that’s okay.
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by Erin Werra
Why Emotional IQ Skills Are Essential for Students
One of the most impactful ways to improve job performance is to brush up on emotional intelligence. What if we gave kids a jump on it?
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by Erin Werra
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Motivation vs. Determination (and How to Capture Both)
Learn the difference between them and how to master both, then strike the right balance to see professional (and student!) growth soar.
#Achievement
by Erin Werra
How Assessment Squelches the Summer Slide
COVID-19 followed immediately by a couple months off has the potential to make the summer extra slide-y. Assessment to the rescue.
#Achievement
by Erin Werra
Arena Scheduling from Home
Even if remote learning is a contingency, it’s wise to plan ahead for remote options—including arena scheduling.
#Achievement
by Erin Werra
Introducing the Careers of the Future Quiz
Peer into the crystal ball to see which jobs might suit your skills in 2050!
#Achievement
by Emily Katz
How eLearning Can Empower Kids
Learning doesn’t stop. But it will be different, and that’s okay.
#Achievement
by Erin Werra
Why Emotional IQ Skills Are Essential for Students
One of the most impactful ways to improve job performance is to brush up on emotional intelligence. What if we gave kids a jump on it?
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by Erin Werra
School Librarians Matter—Here's Why
4 reasons school librarians mean so much to students and schools.
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by Erin Werra
Project-Based Learning is a Perfect Developmental Match for Teens
Adults, we’re witnessing a revolution.
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by Erin Werra
The Great Homework Debate
Could “the dog ate my homework” someday be retired? Let’s look at both sides of this debated topic.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
7 Dimensions of Wellness: How to Incorporate Each in 2020
Take a look at each of the seven dimensions of wellness and dive into how you can help your students be well in each category in 2020.
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by Chris Harrison
On the Road with Lauren: Cranberry Science and a Splash of Red
We traveled to Central Wisconsin to join a Splash of Red cranberry tour, led by students in the only cranberry science class in the country.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Setting Up An eLearning Day
Look out, kids, there's a new snow day ritual in town.
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by Casey Thompson
On the Road with Lauren: Race Cars Meet High School
At Ashwaubenon High School, students are trading lectures and laptops for the chance to design, build, and race their own cars.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Mobile Education Tug of War
Technology has evolved the modern workplaces for maximum flexibility. But is blurring the boundaries of classroom learning healthy for students (and teachers)?
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by Erin Werra
Empowering Students with UX Classroom Design
Studies show classroom design affects student learning. Why get students involved in the process? And how?
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by Lauren Gilchrist
On the Road with Lauren: Can Kindergartners Learn to Code?
How do kids develop computational skills at the elementary level? We traveled to West Bend, WI, to find out from teachers who presented at ISTE.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
7 News Literacy Strategies for All Ages
How do we build a healthy skepticism to navigate the Internet’s endless content offerings? Most importantly, how do we share our strategies with students?
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by Erin Werra
What is Arena Scheduling?
If you're looking to increase student engagement, accountability, time management, and much more, why not give arena scheduling a try?
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by Erin Werra
What is Whole-Child Education?
Schools are nurturing multiple facets of child development. But how does whole-child education work?
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by Erin Werra
The Attendance Nudge
By analyzing studies conducted in school districts using attendance letters, we can learn the best ways to nudge parents into becoming attendance allies fighting chronic absenteesim.
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by Erin Werra
Maslow and the Modern Learning Environment
What can psychology tell us about creating a motivating learning environment? Explore the connections between Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs and students' needs in classrooms and schools.
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by Erin Werra
Why We Need Computational Thinking
“Teaching kids to code” has been a rallying cry for a number of years, but the desired outcome has more frequently evolved into “teaching kids to think like coders.” Here's what that means.
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by John Jennings
Hanging Out with the Chrome Squad
Royse City ISD’s Connected for Learning (C4L) leader Cody Holt and his student-led IT team, the Chrome Squad, share their story about the difference they’ve made in their district and beyond.
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by Erin Werra
3 Top-Tier RTI Districts
Response to Intervention has been around for a while and is widely recognized, but not every implementation is created equal. Three districts with strong RTI programs share what works, what didn’t, and how they keep the momentum going strong.
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by Erin Werra
What is Decaying Average?
When it comes to standards-based grading, what's the best way to measure growth and proficiency? Many districts are turning to the Decaying Average for a more complete picture.
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by Erin Werra
Student Apprenticeships: Working For a Brighter Future
Through apprenticeship programs, students are earning school credits, gaining real-world experience, and getting paid. Watch the video to learn more!
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Is This the End of Grades?
Classrooms, schools, and districts are abandoning the traditional method of grading with letters and percentages. Find out why and learn what's next for gauging student success.
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by Erin Werra
Wanted: Soft Skills for Tech Jobs
Hard skills might get you in the door, but soft skills help high performers shine. Here’s a look at 5 tech jobs and the soft skills necessary for success in each.
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by Nickey Pietila
5 Themes for STEAM
A move to STEAM doesn’t have to mean a complete schedule change or curriculum overhaul. Here’s a look at 5 interdisciplinary topics you could infuse into classes that exist today.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
The Top 10 Literacies in Education Today
Literacy encompasses a lot more than just reading and writing. How does your school district nurture the top 10 literacies in education today?
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by Nickey Pietila
The New Role of the School Counselor
Today's school counselors touch almost every corner of the school system. How is their role changing, and what can leadership teams do to support these invaluable district resources?
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by Nickey Pietila
The Carrot and the Stick: 2 Treatments for Absenteeism
With a carrot-and-stick approach, you can attack your district’s absenteeism problem from more than one angle.
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by Nickey Pietila
Weighing the Benefits of Project-Based Learning
The benefits of project-based learning start in the classroom and spread throughout the community and beyond. If you haven’t considered this alternative learning approach yet, take some time to explore its potential.
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by Nickey Pietila
Can Encouragement be Quantified?
Too many qualified students are missing out on college due to a lack of support. Research has helped us understand the correlation between encouragement and college enrollment, but what can you do to start a new cycle of college success?
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by Nickey Pietila
Flex Mod Scheduling Makes a Comeback
Looking for an alternative to the 7- or 8-period daily schedule? We’re taking a closer look at the Flex Mod schedule and the possibilities and challenges of this growing scheduling trend.
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by John Jennings
3 Ways to Treat Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic absence plagues millions of students across the nation. Research has shown the detrimental effects these absences have on their futures – and the future of our schools. Here are three steps you can take to tackle this issue head-on.
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by Leslie Strong
Would Beethoven Shine in Your District?
Are you doing enough to keep your advanced students invested in their education? Gifted and talented supports are making a comeback, and the research looks promising. Try out some of these alternative approaches to discover and nurture the genius in every kid.
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by Leah Kruger
Is College Success a K-12 Problem?
There's no denying the fact that college readiness is a K-12 concern, but what about college success? Leaders rise to this challenge not just out of a sense of duty, but also because they're committed to the success of students after graduation.
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by Connie Bowman
Is "Discipline" an Outdated Word?
Discipline continues to be a tenuous topic in education discussions. Some semblance of order has to be maintained, but at what cost? Are suspensions actually helping students get on the right track, or speeding up the inevitable transition to the court system? Meanwhile, countless studies are showing the powerful effects of positive behavior management.
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by Leslie Strong
Standards-Based Grading: The New Benchmark
Have you considered how weighted averages can result in the inaccurate reporting of comprehension levels? Or how less-than-rigorous extra credit opportunities might actually be hampering achievement? Our obsession with points, percentages, and letter grades appears to be on its way out thanks to the rise of standards-based grading at the secondary level.
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by Leah Kruger
The Golden Minute: Reduce Dropout Rates in One Easy Step
Can spending one additional minute each week on parent-teacher communication really have a profound impact on student outcomes? Researchers from Harvard and Brown universities think so...
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by Leah Kruger
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