5 signs a student is struggling in the post-literate era
As visual-first content and digital media dominate how kids consume information, education experts share how to recognize reading difficulties and support struggling students
In an era dominated by short-form content and instant AI-generated summaries, students are growing up in what experts call the post-literate era, where reading text is no longer the default for learning outside the classroom.
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What attendance data can teach districts about their own actions
A few years ago, our district leadership looked at our student attendance data and noticed something they couldn’t unsee. Every single year, the Monday after the Super Bowl, our numbers tanked.
Edtech stakeholders urge support for E-Rate
The Consortium for School Networking on October 21 sent a petition to Congress signed by 464 education and community leaders from across the country, urging policymakers to protect and strengthen the E-Rate program and emphasizing the critical role affordable, high-capacity broadband plays in teaching, learning, and school operations.
Why one-off AI training will not prepare teachers
Across K–12 education, districts are moving quickly to help teachers understand artificial intelligence. They are offering workshops, creating guidance, identifying approved tools and developing resources to support responsible use.
Key tips for district leaders on using data to improve attendance
Chronic absenteeism has become one of the most pressing challenges facing K-12 education today. According to the American Enterprise Institute, chronic absenteeism rates are leveling out at 23.5%, still far above pre-pandemic attendance levels.
School safety depends on strong community partnerships
Place yourself at the start of a school emergency. A teacher is trying to communicate what’s happening. A 911 dispatcher is gathering critical information. School leaders are working to understand the situation while first responders start decision-making with whatever information is available.
The goal isn’t to make school easier for students with dyslexia
One of the most important distinctions we can make when educating students with dyslexia is the difference between making learning accessible and simply making it easier. Only the former does them any favors.
So, you want to be a school administrator?
As an educational leadership professor, I have coached many students aspiring to transition from classroom teaching to assistant principal and principal positions.
The data retention challenge for online exam platforms
The shift from exam halls to online assessment platforms has quietly created a significant data management challenge.
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Evaluations That Elevate: Moving Your District From Compliance to Growth
What if evaluation felt less like paperwork and more like progress? Observation cycles, rubric scoring, summative ratings, SLOs, and growth plans shouldn’t live in disconnected systems. Explore how one platform helps HR directors, superintendents, and instructional leaders bring it all together — for every employee, every role, every district.
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Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.
Advancing digital equity through teacher leadership
Meaningful opportunities for teachers to build expertise and leadership beyond their classroom add to a sense of professionalism and fulfillment. In an age when the role of technology in education is rapidly changing, why not allow teachers to lead the way?
Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.
Wearable tech helps students overcome central vision challenges
Central vision loss–a condition that impairs the ability to see objects directly in front of the eyes–can have profound academic and social impacts on K-12 students.
