Navigating the educational landscape can often feel like keeping a plane airborne in turbulent weather. At the heart of every educational institution is the core mission to foster learning and academic growth. A critical aspect of this mission involves robust school assessments—tools that not only measure a student’s progress but also shape the learning experience….
By Aviv Weiss It’s no small feat to create effective systems for bringing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (or MTSS) to your district. If you’re a superintendent, chief school administrator, curriculum director, or other education professional working at the district level and you’re looking for tools to support your staff in rolling out MTSS practices, Khan…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…