During the years I served as a principal, I remember how important it was to engage students in thinking critically….

While it is essential that school leaders focus on building effectiveness among their teachers, it is just as important for…

What does critical thinking look like? Educators widely agree that critical thinking skills are key to student learning and achievement….

The need for critical thinking and problem-solving skills in our schools is not denied by educators. Today, where new knowledge…

How can schools impact student achievement and produce better learning? It’s always a question on an educator’s mind, but especially…

Your school may have a well-designed approach for integrating college and career-readiness standards into all subject areas with vertical alignment…

This walkthrough tip comes from Julie Gauthier (@MrsJGauthier). It is excerpted from Best Walkthrough Practices, a book full of insights and…

Have you ever told your students to “put on their thinking caps”? This metaphor for kicking thought into high gear…

Last week, we hosted a webinar at Education Week on effective integration of technology in the classroom. Our experts, Rebecca…

Technology is critical to education, but each district, school, and classroom has its own unique challenges when it comes to…

PE presents a valuable opportunity to reinforce other subject areas. 

Whether you’re a teacher, an administrator or a district official, you may benefit from checking out these tips for supporting professional development of educators. 

When assessing a given institution from the top down and measuring it’s achievement in education, consider the following factors.

If you’re looking to hone your test administering abilities, take a look at these simple tips.

While school administrators might go about their jobs in different ways, there are certain habits that most effective principals engage in.

According to EdWeek, you will know that you have created a culture of learning when the classroom conversations are predominantly led by students.

Consistent utilization of educational technology can foster innovation and communication skills within your classroom, and Twitter has proven to be a key platform in this toolkit.

We’ve all discussed the “nature versus nurture” issue at one point or another, and while people may disagree over how much of a role each factor plays in human, animal and plant development, it can’t be denied that each is important.

Brain-based learning is the educational philosophy that the best instructional strategies derive from an understanding of the physical structure and processes of the human brain.

In the midst of Connected Educators Month, October 19-25 officially marks Digital Citizenship Week, an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to address concerns about digital responsibility and safety.

One of the main challenges for many teachers trying to implement an integrated curriculum is trying to keep up with the most recent advancements in technology.

A major issue for educators, administrators and school districts is how to ensure the security of student data when implementing an integrated curriculum.

Transforming classrooms from analog to digital isn’t something that happens overnight.

EdSurge and Digital Promise have teamed up to create an inaugural award program honoring innovations in educational technology, and in doing so have noticed several trends in the geography of Ed Tech app development.

To make the most of tablets, laptops, or any other technology, have defined goals for how these devices will be utilized throughout the year.

Currently, many educators’ teaching abilities and classroom management skills are evaluated by rare occurrences of formal observation from principals or other administrators.

Teachers looking to implement a creative curriculum in their classrooms should consider virtual or remote labs.

Blended learning can seem like a complicated process, partly because the definition of this contemporary pedagogical method is still not concrete.

With an understanding of technology now being a necessary component not only to be successful academically but also in the workforce, it is important to find positive ways to steer teachers toward an integrated curriculum.

Through the use of Twitter and a blog, teachers in New Zealand have been able to get kids interested in learning by using the kinds of social media technologies that they encounter in their lives outside of school every day.

The speed with which technology has been adopted by classrooms around the country is quite astonishing. Computers represent a fantastic…

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a way of identifying children early in their academic careers who may be at risk for learning difficulties.

The term “critical thinking” is a common phrase in the academic community.

The key to literacy is reading comprehension.

An integrated curriculum organizes instruction into units that focus on a certain theme.

When they aren’t challenged properly, students can easily fall into a routine in which they simply slide by, content to do the minimum amount of work that is required.

The degree to which a student absorbs material has traditionally been categorized into deep learning and surface learning.

The traditional apprenticeship model of education was centered on the learner engaging in a task under the guidance of a professional.

Using textbooks as a foundation for instruction may be detrimental to the effective practice of curriculum integration.

The digital age has ushered in the widespread use of technology in all facets of life.

In the modern world of education, standardized tests have become the most prevalent method used to gauge a student’s abilities.

Of all the benefits that technology has brought to the world over the past several decades, the ability to gather, organize, research, and analyze data is one of the most important.

Engendering critical thinking skills in today’s students requires more than just one-on-one instruction to enhance those abilities.

Have you noticed when people speak of prestigious occupations they usually list them in the order of Doctor-Lawyer-Teacher? Well it’s…

Every school administrator plays the role of a public relations director. Building public relations on the campus and in the…

Being a campus administrator can be a daunting task, yet a rewarding one. When a school year begins with enthusiasm…

Since 1980, Texas has administered state-mandated tests for accountability purposes. We have had Texas Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS), Texas…

Research shows a strong link between parent involvement and student achievement. First impressions are very important in building positive working…

Reading teacher Linda Unser is a little overwhelmed and a little worried. She has spent the new school year at Frankfort…

If spring is near, can testing season be far behind? With this thought in mind, it is never too early…

ASCD released a new report titled “Fulfilling the Promise of the Common Core State Standards: Moving from Adoption to Implementation…

Administrator Tips | Start off the year by maintaining a positive school climate Remembering what it was like to be…

As you already know, bullying is an academic issue. It’s also a legal issue. Forty-nine states and the District of…

Rigor is a popular education buzzword – especially right now with the implementation of Common Core standards Politicians, corporate leaders,…

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As much as we wish bullying would disappear, the fact is one-third of all…