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. #Achievement 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? #Achievement 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? #Achievement by Erin Werra

What is Whole-Child Education? Schools are nurturing multiple facets of child development. But how does whole-child education work? #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement by Erin Werra


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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. #Achievement 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? #Achievement 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? #Achievement by Erin Werra

What is Whole-Child Education? Schools are nurturing multiple facets of child development. But how does whole-child education work? #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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!   #Achievement 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.  #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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? #Achievement 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? #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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? #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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.   #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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. #Achievement 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.  #Achievement 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...  #Achievement by Leah Kruger


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