6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces
Key points: When our district decided to build a brand-new elementary school to support its growing student enrollment, we wanted…
Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena Security, an Austin company on the cutting edge of safety technology. With campus security as a priority, LCISD Chief of…
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Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter
For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.
Exploring generative AI through the lens of science fiction: A framework for educational dialogue
Fiction offers a unique lens through which we can explore the ethical, social, and practical implications of AI technologies. By examining these narratives, we can better understand the complexities and nuances of integrating AI into our daily lives.
Sailing through adversity: 4 Olympic-sized lessons in educational leadership
When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren’t just navigating open waters–they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically dominated by single-gender teams.
Real-life work experiences: The unseen curriculum for high school success
In the bustling halls of high schools across America, students race between classes, their backpacks heavy with textbooks and their minds laden with academic expectations. Yet, a vital component of education remains overlooked.
A look at AI use in schools across the country
Educational technology and digital learning tools are classroom essentials, and each day, educators make decisions surrounding how to integrate edtech intentionally and effectively–particularly as AI makes its way into districts across the nation.
A CTE teacher shares 8 strategies to increase student engagement
As classroom teachers, one of the many challenges we face is student engagement. With the changing landscape of education, how do we keep students focused and provide them with a foundation to learn our varied subject areas?
Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts
The best teacher professional development is an empowering experience that equips educators with the skills and insights they need to grow and thrive in their careers.
5 ways we used our literacy platforms to engage students
With a student population that’s roughly 85 percent Hispanic, our K-8 academy faces some interesting-but-not-insurmountable literacy challenges.
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Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff
For school and district technology leaders, the end of the school year also means the end of billions of dollars of federal COVID-19 relief funding that was available to K-12 schools through various packages
