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  1. Close-up of barbed wire against a clear blue sky, showcasing sharpness and textureInternational Struggle: How Higher Education is Broken But Desperately Needed“Higher education is an incredibly important alternative to more negative outcomes: crime, radicalization, and early marriage for young women. Education can provide a pathway to integration within the country and durable solutions for Turkey and Syria.”Oct 245 min readEdCircuit Staff
  2. A calm boy in a red shirt with his hands cupped over his ears and eyes closed, plain white background, soft lightHow Much Is Too Much? Discussing A Lewd Election With Young, Impressionable ChildrenFor quite some time now, Election 2016 has taken a dark and lewd turn. Whether it be the aggressive sexualization of women or nasty political rhetoric, media coverage is eating it up and ignoring candidates stances on critical issues that voters need to hear. Education is especially quiet during this election cycle, amongst other issues, both in the media and even in classrooms. Where normally young students are rightfully exposed to civics, the debates are perhaps too inappropriate for young and impressionable minds.Oct 194 min readEdCircuit Staff
  3. Black over-ear headphones resting on a white table with small dark paper music notes bursting upward out of the ear cups, soft studio lightOnline Music and Audio Recording Studio Soundtrap Scores $6M Series ASoundtrap, a cloud-based music and audio recording platform, has raised $6 million in Series A funding. Nordic VC firm Industrifonden led the round, with participation from an array of existing investors and other new backers, including Peter Sterky, former CFO and COO of Spotify. It brings total funding to $8.5 million.Oct 112 min readEdCircuit Staff
  4. Close-up of a vintage green door with a rusty padlock and chain in EgyptITT Tech Closes Doors For GoodedCircuit: Just one week after the U.S. Department of Education banned ITT Technical Institute from admitting and enrolling new students; the for-profit giant officially announced that all school campuses would be shut down permanently. With 130 U.S. locations, the impact will be huge on their 45,000+ students. Closed school loan discharges are expected to reach nearly $500 million - only a fifth of which will be covered by ITT’s collateral. The remaining four-fifths will be the responsibility of the taxpayers.Sep 285 min readEdCircuit Staff
  5. Scenic desert highway with curve sign under blue skySmartphones, Young Adults and Highways of LearningSmartphones have finally reached their full potential as "smart" devices with learning at the forefront for young adults.Sep 213 min readEdCircuit Staff
  6. A gavel striking a sound block, symbolizing justice and legal authority in a courtroom settingSRC vs. Teacher’s Union: Where Are We One Month After The Decision?edCircuit Opinion:Sep 152 min readEdCircuit Staff
  7. Company building with a rooftop garden and solar panels, the B Corp modelBeyond The Corporate Model: B Corp Gain InterestB Corp certification lets for-profit companies show genuine social commitment. This article explains how B Lab certifies companies and its annual awards.Sep 102 min readEdCircuit Staff
  8. Close-up of hands gently cradling a miniature globe against a green backdropEducation Funding Partners Honored by B LabWe’re Honored to be ‘Best for the World’!Sep 95 min readEdCircuit Staff
  9. A pencil eraser rubbing out a filled-in bubble on a multiple-choice answer sheet, eraser crumbs on the paperHas Standardized Testing Gone Too Far?edCircuit OpinionSep 63 min readEdCircuit Staff
  10. Vacant locker room with orange lockers and tiled flooring in a modern sports facilityWhere Do We Draw the Line? Free Speech in U.S. SchoolsedCircuit Opinion It was a very eventful year for The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, commonly referred to as FIRE. There has been a great deal of pressure on Colleges and Universities to publicly confront issues amongst the student body including race, sexual assault, gay rights and politically correct comments. Many would argue that these institutions are getting too involved, others say that they are not intervening enough.Sep 43 min readEdCircuit Staff
  11. Student opening a guitar case in a dusty music room, is music education still relevantIs Music Education Still Relevant?edCircuit Opinion: The short film “Hallelujah” by Aliza Eliazarov follows New York City students preparing for their big musical concert. These students have such a strong love for music that they have chosen lessons with their teacher, Peter Mancini, over recess. During the filming, it became evident how desperately these children needed music in their lives. “Hallelujah” follows the story of only one class in NYC. But, there are thousands more just like it across the country. The short film shines a light on the fact that these kids love what they are learning.Sep 34 min readEdCircuit Staff
  12. Elderly man looking at complex equations on blackboardThe Power of the Visual Presentation: Reasons to Revamp Your LecturesedCircuit Opinion: To many, the thought of lecturing in front of a large group of people is incredibly daunting. For educators, this is their everyday reality. It’s easy to assume that skilled public speakers are naturally talented and that effective communications are a rare group of outspoken and articulate individuals. The reality is that one’s ability to present in an engaging and persuasive way must be learned and frequently practiced. Without this skill, it’s easy to lose your audience’s attention. The Atlantic published that many college lectures today are deemed as dull.Sep 23 min readEdCircuit Staff
  13. Mason jar of paintbrush lotThe Benefits of Developing Creative Thinking Skills For Your ChildedCircuit Opinion:There is one skill that every institution looks for when recruiting individuals: creative thinking. Whether it be the education sector, business sector, or even the medical field, more and more as a society we appreciate the workings of a creative mind. If you’re asking yourself, how do I know if my child is a creative thinker? The Conversation has the answer. If your child uses their imagination, utilizes their storytelling skills or expresses quality emotions, then they exhibit creative thinking skills.Sep 14 min readEdCircuit Staff
  14. A sculpted brown tree on a white background whose leaves are small green paper cutouts of books, laptops, light bulbs and graduation capsHow 3D Printing Gives Affordable New Possibilities for STEAM EducationHow 3D printers for schools fit STEAM, with a 2026 update on printable models and the health and safety guidance schools should follow.Aug 248 min readEdCircuit Staff
  15. Colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces printed with letters forming the words PLAY and LEARN crossing each other, white backgroundHow Important is Play to Childhood Learning? Research Shows it’s IndispensableedCircuit Opinion: When I was younger, I often would gather with my neighborhood friends, head into the backyard, and spend hours digging a massive hole to China. We’d all attempt to use the shovels that were two times our size, all while fantasizing about what we’d do when we finally made it - or better yet if we hit the center of the earth! Many would not think twice about this scenario, and simply view it as kids being kids. But, child development researchers would analyze this situation much differently.Aug 93 min readEdCircuit Staff
  16. A yellow diamond road sign reading CHANGE AHEAD against a deep blue evening sky, close upWhy Professional Development Should Be Embraced in the Education SectorThe word sabbatical brings to mind connotations of higher education. It’s unheard of for K-12 teachers to take time a one-year leave and dedicate themselves to research. Why is this not widely accepted? If teachers plan on remaining in their profession for an extended period, how will they build relevant knowledge and be better educators for their students? Should teachers still learn? Scientific American understands the challenges of doing so. Teaching is a labor-intensive profession. It’s challenging to find access to innovative and informative workshops, and a new standard of professional development should be put into place.Aug 94 min readEdCircuit Staff
  17. A young girl in glasses and a leopard-print jacket typing on a laptop at a coding workshop, other children working in the background, bright roomKids Who Code: Why Schools Should Make Basic Coding MandatoryCurrent lesson plans allow students to, memorize the subject matter instead of honing their computational thinking skills.Aug 54 min readEdCircuit Staff
  18. A paper napkin on a wooden table with a hand-drawn mind map in red ink linking PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING to TAXES, INSURANCE, RETIREMENT, EDUCATION and ESTATEShow Me The Money: Lack of Financial Literacy Education in Schools Leads to Poor Personal FinanceTake a walk down memory lane with me. Imagine you’re entering the good ole’ college days again - your freshman year. You did everything in your power to avoid math classes in High School and hope to do the same now that you’ve reached higher education. Your new debit card is burning a hole in your pocket, and mom and dad are no longer around to tell you “no”. You’re officially on your own. Today, too many students are getting away with not being immersed in economic courses. In fact, statistics show that it’s getting worse.Aug 53 min readEdCircuit Staff
  19. A lively display of colorful handprints on a textured urban wall, showcasing street art creativityAutism Spectrum Disorder: The Power Of Inclusion, Research and EducationedCircuit Opinion The Scientific American article For Children With Autism, Multiple Languages May Be A Boon raises an important point about the impacts of language education on children with autism.  In the United States, bilingual families with children on the autism spectrum have traditionally been advised to raise those children speaking only English.  But according to new research, this advice “only intensifies the alienation experienced by these children” by isolating them from their families, who may not speak English at home.Aug 34 min readEdCircuit Staff
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edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

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