Educators need specialized professional development to prevent the bullying of LGBTQ students, according to a recent report released by the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN). The organization's latest report—"From Teasing to Torment: School Climate Revisited"—examines the prevalence of bullying and its various causes. GLSEN polled more than 1,360 middle and high school students, and […]
While robotics is two to three years away from mainstream adoption in K12 education, potential uses are gaining traction for hands-on learning. Many classes and clubs incorporate robotics and programs to help develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in students. Though some school districts have robotics heavily embedded in classes and programs, it's still new in […]
Art, dance, papier-m¢ch©. All are traditional after-school activities of which most parents approve. The After School Satan Club might soon be on the same list. The Satanic Temple—an atheist group known for its public political stances against religion in state affairs—reached out to districts in nine cities this past summer to bring its philosophy to […]
A new teaching model that's gaining traction in classrooms bases instruction on how different areas of the brain function. The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) consists of three primary principles to leverage the what, how and why stages of learning. UDL's guidelines also encourage educators to create flexible learning environments to meet the needs of […]
Almost four years after the tragic shootings in Sandy Hook, a new elementary school has opened to young students in Newtown, Connecticut. The $50 million, 86,000-square-foot Sandy Hook Elementary School opened in late August to 400 students in pre-K through grade 4. The building includes a number of new safety measures, such as secure doors, […]
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This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
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In this new playbook, you'll discover four key elements that help schools and districts support successful differentiated instruction and create more meaningful learning experiences for students.
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How district leaders select, implement, and scale book-based professional learning
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Explore practical, age-appropriate strategies for introducing career awareness and exploration before students begin making high-stakes decisions about courses and pathways.
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This new eBook explores how data-driven auditing is helping districts modernize audit operations and strengthen fraud, waste and abuse efforts.
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This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K-12 procurement: Why everyday school purchases don’t always flow through the cooperative contracts you already have in place.
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