Maybe it’s time to change up high school to improve student attendance
In 2015, as head of a small N-12 school in upstate New York, I learned that Gen Z was predicted to be the first generation of U.S. students…
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Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways
Much emphasis is placed on college and career readiness, but too often, K-12 students aren't exposed to career possibilities or career resources to form an idea of what…
BloomBoard and Mercy University Partner to Create Accessible Teaching Pathways to Address New York’s Teacher Shortage
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. — Mercy University and BloomBoard, a leading talent development provider for K–12 school districts, today announced an ... Read more
Top Approaches to Skill Building for Future-Ready Students
Integrating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects into curricula—from K-12 to higher ed levels—is essential in meeting the modern ... Read more
Friday 5: How esports engages students
Esports teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities.
Personalizing history for more impactful student learning
It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which…
Trends and challenges impacting CTE in 2024–and beyond
In 2024, career and technical education (CTE) is not simply an alternative for students whose future plans don’t include college. It’s a fundamental part of the K-12 experience…
Two Remarkable Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award
AMERICAN FORK, Utah /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In recognition of their exceptional contributions in guiding and inspiring students, Margaret Rice of Washougal School District in Washington and Kathy Peres of ... Read more
How immersive technology can empower students (and teachers) to learn
Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration.
More high school grads are rejecting 4-year pathways
A significant trend is growing among high school graduates in the class of 2023, with 55 percent opting out of the traditional four-year college route, according to a…
“Ambitious growth” is needed to accelerate learning recovery
A new report from Curriculum Associates demonstrates what happens when educators set ambitious targets for students--and what happens when they meet them.
Cybersecurity and Computer Science certification for any educator
MindSpark is addressing the shortage of educators qualified to teach STEM and Computer Science. Our STEMpath graduate certificate upskills educators ... Read more
Building pathways to successful STEM careers for ALL learners
In recent years, close to 70 percent of students went straight from high school to college, with those going to four-year universities typically outnumbering those enrolling in two-year…
The critical link between scholastic esports and career pathways education
When I first approached my administration back in August 2021 about implementing a scholastic esports program at school I had imagined facing significant opposition to the idea, and,…
Mississippi Partners with AIM Institute for Customized Literacy Training
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA [JULY 28] – The AIM Institute for Learning & Research is excited to announce a new partnership with the Mississippi ... Read more
Are you tackling the durable skills challenge?
A new effort to evaluate the “durable” skills that lead to success and achievement in the 21st century workforce was launched this spring by nonprofit organizations America Succeeds…
It’s time to focus on learning experience design
If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that understanding the whole student matters. Since March of 2020, billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of person hours have…
Computer science claims slight victory in high schools
For the first time, a slim majority of all U.S. high schools--51 percent--offer foundational computer science, up from 35 percent in 2018.
How scholastic esports opens up college pathways
Esports programs continue to grow at a rapid pace at both the collegiate level and at the high school level in the United States. With that growth, there…
Robotify Partners with Steve Wozniak’s Woz ED to Virtualize the STEM Learning Experience
Global virtual robotics education company Robotify has partnered with Steve Wozniak’s Woz ED to provide over 3,500 schools, coding clubs ... Read more
EdisonLearning and Pointful Education Partner To Expand Access To Online Career and Technical Courses
Pointful Education’s suite of CTE and elective offerings are now available to all secondary students enrolled in eCourses through EdisonLearning ... Read more
Udemy’s Upskilling and Educational Content is Now Available on LenovoEDU Community
Udemy, the world’s largest destination for learning and teaching online, today announced that the recently launched LenovoEDU community by Lenovo™ will offer Udemy ... Read more
mindSpark Learning Announces mSL futureS, Next-Generation Fellowship for Educators
mindSpark Learning (mSL), a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, today announced the launch ... Read more
FREE professional development courses
TEQ had made all of our PD courses FREE to help schools implement distance learning and online professional development. There ... Read more
Innovative tech standards want your feedback
None of us would leave for a destination without a plan of action, without a direction and the right equipment to complete the journey. We all know that…
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…