Reading Time: 3 minutes On April 22, 1970, Earth Day emerged as a pivotal event in the environmental movement. Spearheaded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, it aimed to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and inspire action towards conservation. On the inaugural Earth Day, 20 million Americans took to the streets to voice their concerns…
By: Frances W. Hopkins, Director of the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award and Director of President’s Education Awards Program. A charge: Shine a Light on the staff that have been designed to have such impact within the school walls. These staff are often not highlighted nor recognized nearly enough. The U.S. Department of Education (ED)…
Clothing, such as old employee uniforms, overalls, or outdated promotional T-shirts all need to go somewhere after they are no longer needed. How should you reuse, recycle, or properly dispose of clothing and other textiles? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 17 million tons of textiles were generated in 2018, and not all of…
Last Friday concluded the Department’s #FAFSAFastBreak Campaign. This Week of Action was a national effort to drive FAFSA submissions among high school seniors and returning college students. We were so thrilled to have over 200 commitments from high school counselors, principals, superintendents, after-school programs, parent groups, non-profit organizations, and other local and state education…
Final projects can help students summarize and review content from the entire semester. Plus, they can create fantastic products with what they’ve learned!After months and months of learning, it all comes down to this. The end of the semester project. How can your students encapsulate the most important parts of the semester to demonstrate learning? At…
More than 8 million people move between states each year. While some people move for work, others move to be near family or a geography they prefer. For these people, it’s crucial that they find employment once relocated. American Board provides transferable teacher certification that moves with you. Below we share the story of Theresa…
5 Essential Qualities For 2024’s Successful Leaders—Infographic Modern leadership in 2024 is heavily influenced by emotional intelligence, diversity, and the ability to manage remote teams. This approach prioritizes understanding and empathy in diverse work environments, enhancing collaboration and innovation. Agile methodologies and a commitment to continuous learning are key, allowing leaders to adapt to rapid…
The post PD on the Patio: Fun Sessions…anywhere you want! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Join Me This Summer for Shake Up Learning’s Summer Learning Series! This summer, Shake Up Learning is proud to present our Summer Learning Series with a total of 15 empowering sessions designed to elevate your teaching and integrate the…
In this blog post, we delve into the comprehensive details regarding the Gboko Polytechnic School Fees for the academic year 2024/2025. The polytechnic is one of the major providers of quality education in Benue State, Nigeria, since its establishment in 1979, Gboko Polytechnic has continually committed to offering an array of courses across engineering, technology,…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (SIUE) is dedicated to making education affordable and accessible for their nearly 12,000 students. Despite having an Open Education Resource (OER) initiative in place, they found it didn’t quite meet all their course material needs. Dr. Elza Ibroscheva, Associate Provost and Miriam Roccia, Interim Vice Chancellor…