As writing instructors, we often see students with rigid ideas about what writing is “supposed” to look like: Topic sentence here. Quote Sandwich there. Five-paragraph format to tie it all together in a neat package. Formulas like these are a double-edged sword for teachers. We know they can stifle creativity and voice, but they can also be a…
Key points: Schools must triangulate equity, access, and inclusion to achieve excellence How a district’s focus on data is advancing student growth Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use For more news on district leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every…
This post on accommodating invisible disabilities originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: There are accommodation challenges in areas such as technology and infrastructure DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable How your school’s design can promote equity through access For more news on DEI, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub…
Over the past 120 days, we’ve conducted tours of over 50 high schools in more than 1,000 classrooms across various cities including Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Northern Colorado, Kansas City, Twin Cities, Pittsburgh, and San Diego. These schools were purposefully selected for their dedication to real world learning, positioning them at the forefront of innovative…
Last week, I wrote about trends in school segregation in the 70 years since the Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision that declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional. That data showed considerable progress in integrating schools but also some steps backward, especially since the 1990s in the nation’s biggest cities. We should…
If you’re a parent struggling to get your kids’ off their devices and outdoors to play, here’s another reason to keep trying: Spending at least two hours outside each day is one of the most important things your kids can do to protect their eyesight. “We think that outdoor time is the best form of…
“Magandang umaga! Kumusta kayo, mga bata?” “¡Buenos días!” As students enter their classrooms, brightly decorated with colorful masks, piñatas, or flags, they may be greeted warmly in languages such as Filipino, Spanish, or Twi. These schoolchildren are not entering their classes in the Philippines, Latin America, or Ghana, but schoolrooms across the US, led by…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Are your students using the most effective study strategies? Help your students discover the truth behind popular study techniques and there impact on student achievement … Recent studies, such as those by Bartoszewski (2015) at the University of Wisconsin and Dunlosky et al., (2013), delve into various study techniques to determine…
Key points: Smartly deploying blended learning can complement the student experience Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms? District virtual schools need to innovate beyond flexibility and security For more news on blended learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This post on blended learning originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted…
Embracing the Future of Social Work Through Online Education by TeachThought Staff The social work profession is on the cusp of a transformative era. Once viewed with skepticism, online education is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for expanding access to quality social work education and empowering the next generation of social workers. Let’s look at…