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What if we gave every teacher a work from home day?
School and district-based staff are understandably wary about the new school year. Teachers, the majority of whom are women, are struggling under the immense pressure of pandemic schooling. Many have worked long hours to try to support their own families while keeping up with the demands of online teaching and changing COVID-19 protocols. Teacher retention […]
Run the numbers: How data solve problems
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: AI and expenses—a smarter way to track costs 5 ways relationship mapping supports your students How analytics can identify student mental health challenges
How to educate in the 4th Industrial Revolution
Just for a moment, think about your physical environment. Perhaps you’re taking your lunch break in your car that has satellite radio and reading this article on a mobile device. Maybe you’re at home on your computer where you’ve got another browser tab open, creating a meeting agenda in Google Drive to share with your […]
5 ways to make your IT department more efficient
Sometimes it feels like a school district IT department doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Yes, technology is more a part of today’s education than ever before, but when tech is running smoothly, it is easy to forget IT departments and the staff that keep the infrastructure running exist. In my six years as the […]
I’m a teacher, but I was also “that student”
This fall, I will return to the classroom for my second year teaching English at Philadelphia’s Excel Academy South, an accelerated high school experience for students seeking a smaller, more personal setting, intensely focused on elevating social skills, emotional wellness, and academic success. My colleagues and I are committed to helping students succeed by developing meaningful relationships with each of them, therefore understanding their individual needs, challenges, […]
Is there a national teacher shortage? Here’s what we know and don’t know
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Students across the country are heading back to school. Will there be enough teachers waiting for them? ABC’s World News Tonight claimed that there was a “teacher shortage crisis.” The Washington Post described a “catastrophic teacher shortage.” Some local school officials say hiring this summer has […]
5 tips for a positive back-to-school experience
Heading back to school can be an exciting yet challenging time for students, teachers, and parents alike. While many school systems are returning to full in-person learning, some students are taking advantage of virtual or hybrid learning models their school may offer. Hybrid learning serves as a great option for students–however, in the early days […]
5 ways relationship mapping supports your students
When students have “positive and diverse” relationships, they are less likely to be at risk, more likely to boost their academic performance and persistence, and are also more likely to have access to a wider range professional opportunities, according to new research from the Clayton Christensen Institute. On the opposite end of the spectrum, students […]
3 reasons literacy is essential in child development
Literacy is a fundamental element of a child’s development. Literacy means much more than just knowing how to read a book. It can also impact the ability for a child to learn other subjects, to understand road signs when driving or crossing the street, and can be a major contributor to a child living a […]
Back-to-school success strategies
In this week’s episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How to keep innovations discovered during the pandemic alive 3 simple things to start an esports program 5 classroom management strategies to try this year
