News Roundup: Equity, Social-Emotional Learning, and More
Stay up to date on the K-12 education issues that matter to you.
January 25, 2019
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The Role of Creativity in a Standards-Based Writing Curriculum
There must be a way to prepare students for the rigors of rhetorical analysis without abandoning imaginative expression.
January 24, 2019
5 Activities to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Your Students
Classroom lesson ideas for students to honor MLK Jr., his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, and his significance in American history.
January 18, 2019
Walk in Their Shoes: Mindset Interventions to Improve Equity
Teachers should consider how students’ psychological experiences impact their confidence and motivation.
January 18, 2019
Integrating Science With Engineering and Tech in the Classroom
Understanding the connections between science, engineering, and technology are important to monitoring planets and other parts of our solar system.
January 18, 2019
#FollowTheFedora: Carmen Sandiego Day With Gina Rodriguez
Gina Rodriguez, voice of the new Carmen Sandiego on Netflix, hosted a quiz show for students at Carmen Sandiego Day with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
January 16, 2019
3 Issues K-12 School Districts Need to Address This Year
In a keynote presentation, thought leader Dr. Bill Daggett explored the need to prepare students for a tech-driven world and teach them noncognitive skills.
January 15, 2019
Getting Into Math: Facilitating Small-Group Student Discourse
Timothy D. Kanold highlights the importance of small-group student discourse in the math classroom, with details on formative and differentiated student learning.
January 14, 2019
3 Things Educators Should Expect This Year in Their Schools
As we usher in a new year, it’s instructive to think about what the future is telling us about social-emotional learning and teachers' roles.
January 11, 2019
3 Tips From Meenoo Rami for Successful Mentoring and Networking
Meenoo Rami and Dr. Robert Peters discuss tips for successful mentoring and networking, for both new and seasoned educators alike, at the 26th Annual Model Schools Conference.
January 10, 2019