5 tips for getting over your #edtech fears to engage and empower students
I have been lucky. I was on a computer at a young age, playing Math Blaster or Oregon Trail until my eyelids grew heavy and I had to…
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Putting the SEL into PBL
In project-based learning (PBL), teachers present students with a real-world problem and challenge them to solve the problem through research and inquiry, often collaborating with each another and…
6 reasons why district-wide tech implementations are the right choice
In any given K-12 district, you’ll find at least some teachers choosing their own edtech products. Why? If their district hasn’t shown tech leadership, there are no shortage…
10 Education Trends for 2018
From shifts in school choice to student assessments to online learning, the educational landscape is constantly evolving. This coming year districts will continue to face many challenges and…
No-holds-barred interview: The need for truth in education!
People know Dr. Steve Perry from his education thought leadership, his Capital Preparatory Schools system and his talent to tell his personal stories in education. Outspoken and often…
Why this school is thriving after implementing a 100% blended learning model
Located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, 225 students along with the faculty and staff of the Village Green Virtual Charter High School (VGV) have been pioneering the school…
Can traditional public schools win in an age of school choice? Yes—and here’s how
Public schools must ensure continued success in order to compete for students against charter schools, online learning, and other forms of education. Dissatisfied students, parents, and even staff…
As expected, Trump’s education budget prioritizes school choice
President Donald Trump on May 23 released details of his proposed FY 2018 education budget, which adamantly supports school choice and slashes funding for other major education programs…
2017 Student Scholarship Program
Empowering students as lifelong learners is a central goal of The Foundation for Blended and Online Learning. Ten scholars matriculating ... Read more
Trump’s ed budget: A ‘betrayal’ and a ‘meat cleaver’ to public education
Under President Trump's proposed FY 2018 budget, school choice would receive a massive $1.4 billion while the Education Department undergoes a $9 billion, or 13 percent, cut. Overall,…
DeVos confirmation hearing elicits intense reactions
Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, emerged from her confirmation hearings with Republicans praising her commitment to school choice and with Democrats voicing concerns over…
Betsy DeVos: Fierce hostility to public schools should be a disqualifier
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Betsy DeVos: She’ll be a breath of fresh air for parents, students alike
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Here’s what you need to know about Betsy DeVos, likely Education Secretary
With his nomination of billionaire Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education, President-elect Donald Trump seems to be making good on his campaign promise to promote school choice.…
TC- What student choice and agency actually looks like
Student agency, which we might loosely define as students’ ability to influence their own learning, undoubtedly plays a critical role ... Read more
What student choice and agency actually looks like
Student agency, which we might loosely define as students’ ability to influence their own learning, undoubtedly plays a critical role ... Read more
Kids Discover Online unveils custom assessments feature
Kids Discover, a provider of engaging science and social studies curriculum, announced that its interactive digital library, Kids Discover Online, ... Read more
College Choice releases 2016 rankings for best business schools in the world
College Choice, which focuses on college and university rankings and resources, has published its 2016 rankings for the Best Business ... Read more
Sennheiser adds audio conferencing solution, TeamConnect with wireless or ceiling mics
Sennheiser’s TeamConnect is an end-to-end, professional-grade conferencing solution for medium to large conference rooms. TeamConnect can be integrated into any infrastructure or conference room to deliver leading-edge connectivity…
When will assessments finally test deeper learning?
Technology is making the multiple-choice question obsolete. Can assessments keep up?
Is it time to redesign your curriculum for the 21st century learner?
A new framework advocates for carefully curating what students learn. Is it time to rethink your curriculum?
Proposed project-based school would rethink traditional learning
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TabPilot launches app for classroom management
TabPilot released Teacher Tools for iOS, an app that allows teachers to control student iPads in their classrooms with tools that have previously only been available through the…
Acer introduces ‘game-changing’ TravelMate notebook
Acer on Jan. 20 announced its new TravelMate B117 notebook, tailor-made for the education market and powered by Windows 10 Pro. The notebook supports the Acer TeachSmart solution,…
This innovative district lets students choose how to learn
Rather than imprisoning students in front-facing classrooms, one Kentucky district is instead trying to entice at-risk, and even low-risk, students to enjoy their education through a series of…
Vocational education is making a comeback
Vocational education often was deemed a second-tier educational choice for those who could not go to college. Today, however, vocational education is making a comeback.
How to Create Assessments for The Common Core
Assessments for the Common Core require more than just multiple choice. Learn how to create practice assessments that measure concepts, not facts.
The best and worst districts for school choice
According to a new report, there is little information available on what makes a school district not only suitable for school choice, but what differentiates the districts that…