Professional Development

EdisonLearning announces that it has joined The Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC). “Online and blended learning have become powerful solutions to improve students’ access to a high-quality education, regardless of their life circumstances, socioeconomic status or zip code,” said Thom Jackson, President and CEO of EdisonLearning.

Why Creativity Should Be Taught In Schools. Debunking the many myths about creativity that continue to persist, including whether it’s even a real skill at all. It’s a much needed skill that can be improved with practice, and teaching it early to students can help them prepare better for the changing workforce. 

Choosing the proper metrics to evaluate remote learning plans will help ensure districts have the information needed to identify areas of improvement, celebrate successes, and make informed decisions as needed over time.

Future of School (FoS) announces the six schools and two districts that have received the inaugural Resilient Districts Prizes (RDP).

School leaders and classroom teachers have a clear understanding of the challenges students have faced, the goals that have been set for their learning, and the urgency of achieving a great start to the new academic year.

As many as 12 awards of up to $25,000 will be rewarded to schools and educators through the 2021 Future of School Resilient Districts Prize.