Educators

If music is your interest, then you need to befriend Erick Quintanilla. Or even better, have him as your teacher, which is the case for …

Many districts have taken ESSER and Title 1 funding as an opportunity to expand current programming. From edtech to professional development, schools have been flushed …

I couldn’t help thinking as we left the playing field how each of the team’s played like they were taught in the classroom. And the …

This was a year to be proud of across education, and as the school year comes to a close, the edCircuit staff wanted to take …

Tom and Emma chat all things data, community, and policy with educator, leader, and entrepreneur Laura McInerney.

Imagine being asked to ride a bike without ever learning to walk, make mole from scratch without ever rolling out a tortilla, or being given …

In Shelby County, Alabama, the district realized investing in their teachers was the most valuable use of resources.

For this episode, Tom and Emma chat with Kieran Mackle, an author, podcast host, and primary school maths leader.

As students fought to set new goals and acquire new skills, teachers pushed through learning gaps, collaborated with peers on professional development, and returned to …

If you were to picture athletics in small-town rural Alabama, what would you see? Would you see a Friday Night Lights-Esque drama? Or would it …

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges to students, educators, and parents. Children already coping with mental …

Peter Meyerhoff, PhD examines how math needs to be much more challenging, focused, and rigorous while also letting kids play.

Five books that show you interesting and endearing characters who encounter problems and figure out how to solve them.

Dr. Monica Burns shares strategy ideas on navigating digital learning spaces that can be customized to specific environments.

As back-to-school time begins across the U.S., many teachers are reflecting on instructional strategies they piloted during 2020 and 2021, and considering how they can …

As we reflect on practices that have worked well, and take an opportunity to celebrate the successes that so many educators have experienced with their …

Kim Shepherd discusses how using Chalk for curriculum planning has given a boost to her school’s routine.

Julie Todaro, President of the American Library Association, ALA and Eleni Miltsakaki, founder and CEO of Choosito! talks about the role of librarians in today’s schools. Contrary …

The pandemic has exposed the broader populace to persistent inequity in our educational system and placed special pressures on students with disabilities and those lacking …

Teachers share successful strategies that can work for any teacher, and with most teachers across the US teaching online in some form this fall, the …

Four standout teachers describe the successful spring strategies they’re carrying over into the 2020-21 year

Dr. Anita Archer shares remote learning strategies for the 2020-21 school year.

Crisis schooling is very different from online education, virtual schools, blended learning and homeschooling.

Reflection and insights on summer strategies applied by the 2020 class of Extraordinary Educators named by Curriculum Associates.

Teachers share lesson preparation and student learning suggestions, while also offering fellow educators relevant recharging examples to help reset the mind and body before the …

This past spring, educators at all levels faced new challenges, many of which appear likely to carry over into the 2020-21 academic year.

As we progress through the summer, it’s evident that many of the lessons learned from the spring will need to carry over into the fall, …

Charles Sosnik discusses how remembering our history will help us overcome the challenging situation caused by the pandemic.

It’s important for teachers to provide opportunities for students to take responsibility for learning.

Suzy Peppers Rollins discuss how Covid-19 presents a real-world opportunity for students to step up, engage in critical thinking, and make a change.

Elementary school principal Matt Renwick, shares recommendations for online instruction that can foster and sustain relationships.

Rob Waldron discusses why the Waldron Charitable Fund has made a $1 million grant funding local community organizations.

Changing the nature of observations is something that can be fixed in the race toward a learning environment that uses technology so teachers can do …

Examining the means to transition school systems to their next highest function.

A Q&A with Coral Sunset Elementary teacher Lizzy Lean.

Dr. Michael Hart establishes the basics of building resilience in children with dyslexia.

Michael Zwaagstra, author of A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning (John Catt Educational), you’ll hear about some of the …

Dr. Adam Phyall looks to connect while also learning from other attendees, even those taking part in his sessions. As he adds, “I may be …

In this installment of the True Literacy video column, Dr. Michael Hart shares his thoughts on the importance of establishing systemic processes ahead of intervention.

Marlo Gaddis, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina has served in a variety of roles for NC …

Looking at educators in a new context of what teaching really is in schools, and whether it should be given cultural, economic and technological change.

SchoolBzz is now available to all Schoology district and school clients as a fully integrated add-on, giving districts the opportunity to enhance parent engagement with …

The time to teach the skills kids need for classroom management is before there is an issue.

Insights from coaching a student team in the Conrad Challenge.

Dr. Michael Hart, As reading proficiency levels stagnate, more states are taking a long, hard look at current practices and revamping their entire approach to …

Academic discourse is a critical part of a classroom, but there are four key aspects to consider.

Lindsay Melia is an elementary math teacher at TVT Community Day School in Irvine, Calif. She uses the Beast Academy curriculum from Art of Problem …

Exit slips are a popular strategy for receiving instant feedback on a student’s level of mastery.

Incorporating higher levels of thinking in assignments will ultimately lead to increased learning.

With the mantra of “one teacher at a time,” we began rolling out the Digital Citizenship Academy.

Chuck Poole is a teacher, author and podcaster who has made it his mission to motivate other teachers in manifesting their very best

Teachers want things that are rooted in reality and written by people who have been in the trenches.

Social and Emotional Learning – Sharing stories from the past year that highlight the accomplishments of educators for Teacher Appreciation Week.

The importance of determining solutions to why students are disengaging from learning

If both skim reading and deep reading have value, shouldn’t we be teaching these skills to our students?

AI should not handcuff teachers, nor monitor behavior – it should exist to help the educator professionally.

3 strategies for General Education teachers to make their classrooms more inclusive to students with reading barriers

Building routine to the skill of questioning assumptions

Black History Month: It’s important to intentionally listen to the stories of African-Americans

Taking time to encourage teachers through the winter stretch

Improving literacy improves lives

Informing educators on the science behind human reactions

Preparing students for an uncertain but complicated tomorrow

Strengthening student interest in science and STEM through hands-on blended learning

Fun ways to add humor and creativity to daily classroom communication

Tara Brown discusses the effects of stress on all students and the power of fostering a positive learning environment

Research shows elementary students need more structured guidance

Digital citizenship topics in the classroom tackle big questions.

There is a myth that surrounds the gifted child

School by Design’s Dr. Marilyn Crawford at the Learning Forward Annual Conference 9:30-11:30 am December 4, 2018

When students have ownership over their learning, they are learning for themselves and deeper learning happens.

Election season is a perfect time to show students how writing has real impact.

Social and Emotional Learning – Teachers are pouring themselves out each day, giving and giving to the kids

Technology is a wonderful tool to enhance rigor in our classroom.

Students of all ages have stories to tell.

Besides grades, we don’t have any other carrots to offer students.

A deep dive into social media habits of American teenagers.

The secret for a successful STEM program is for all the disciplines and subjects to cross boundaries and make connections.

Great ideas come from walking away from the norm and breaking new ground.

Is one really better than the other?

Teachers should be paid a decent professional wage and live far above the poverty line

Social and Emotional Learning – We may not be celebrities, but we are role models for our kids ― everyday heroes.

Schools are scaling back on free play, rest, recess, snacks, and lunch.

Dr. Robert Avossa’s goal has always been to advocate and influence as many people as possible to help kids.

The Conrad Challenge isn’t teacups and t-shirts. This is the real stuff.

Sometimes the approach that worked last week needs to be tweaked slightly for THIS lesson.

How the brain stores information is the reason why humans are able to come up with novel and creative ideas.

Student motivation is necessary for success in learning and teachers are in the perfect position to make it happen.

Embrace the summer slide and turn it into September success

Three basic questions many schools are not answering in an honors class

Teacher communities are a nice blend of social interaction and knowledge-sharing among peers.

While IQ scores have continued to rise, creativity scores among students in the US had been declining since the 1990s.

Your “Mt. Everest goal” is a sentence that you could hang on the wall of a classroom.

A high-quality early childhood program sets the stage for a successful elementary experience and beyond.

Lori Jackson & Steve Peck present at the online 2018 Transformative Leadership Summit

Jessica Cabeen presents at the 2018 Transformative Leadership Summit

Demetrius Ball presents at the online 2018 Transformative Leadership Summit

Tara Brown presents at the online 2018 Transformative Leadership Summit

As the summer transitions to the new school year, let’s not forget nourishing ourselves.

We don’t fully understand how the brain really works in the creative mode.

As you plan your summer PD, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team.

Music is one of the most powerful neurobiological tools we have.

Social and Emotional Learning – Courage falls under the domain of responsible decision-making.

The common denominator among us all – we focus on making connections.

Both the employee and employer can take steps to improve the odds that this first job out of college is a shining success

We face competition in every facet of life, and school isn’t any different.

The digital generations have grown up with literally hundreds of different ways to communicate.

Helping students develop a healthy play diet will make them more engaged and learn more

A flutist turned teacher for the deaf and sign language expert brings encouragement to the learning community as a whole.

Writing can enhance student learning if you incorporate it into your classroom.

Consider these practices when using technology to teach about climate change.

A student memorizes the same math facts day after day.

Adding the Arts to STEM makes STEAM the most effective teaching method.

Digital citizenship skills don’t have to be presented as targeted lessons

Digital generations are driving a clear and irreversible shift from written to visual media.

Social and Emotional Learning – By removing barriers and encouraging creativity, teachers become coaches who facilitate learning

Building a student’s awareness of the potential risks and encouraging thoughtful online behavior can help kids stay safe.

Effective homework is practical, doable, and interesting.

Dr. Theresa Rouse and Patrick Baker are expanding the arts programs in the Joliet, Illinois Public Schools District 86.

10 helpful links to honor Teacher Appreciation Week

When introducing a new digital learning tool, consider these three key questions.

Balancing DUMB goals with SMART goals to prepare students for life after school.

Instructional coaching needs designated times within the school day for conversation and collaboration.

Virtual reality (VR) continues to fascinate us with its possibilities.

Social and Emotional Learning – Educators must take full advantage of the incredible opportunity to attend to the needs of the whole child.

Teaching with technology can be kind of like getting onto a roller coaster or auditioning for a play.

Multiplication Nation is on a mission to help every kid master their times tables.

If we incorporate fun into our classrooms, student motivation and engagement will increase and they will understand and apply the concepts they are learning.

Gifted students have a unique need that oftentimes a typical classroom is not meeting.

Steve Elizondo is an educator from San Diego, California. He has worked with kids for over 20 years. Starting out working in group homes, and …

Often times, educators are the first to see the signs and notice behavioral changes.

When planning to deliver PD, it’s critical to meet the teachers where they are.

Sentence Analytics software overcomes the difficulties of sentence diagramming.

Effective assessment means that students understand the learning intentions and how their learning will be appraised.

There is significant overlap in the cognitive skills needed for reading and math.

Clips from Hollywood movies can reinforce topics, spark discussion, and promote new perspectives.

Much of the vocabulary in science is unfamiliar as most people do not encounter it in their day-to-day life.

Twitter might be the strongest professional development tool available to teachers and districts.

As gifted students grow, they can’t be afraid of making mistakes.

Every Friday, we used to hold class discussions on superpowers and how realistic it would be for them to exist in real life.

Jim Britt is an academic advisor for Sentence Analytics, a company whose sentence diagramming tool is designed to help all students better comprehend what they …

Larry Ferlazzo is a highly influential educator and author of nine books on teaching and education.

A new lens on education with instructional coaching

Joy Lin was named one of 18 most inspiring educators by TED.com, which hosts TED talks among other projects. TED was so impressed with her; …

The Bay District Schools in Panama City, Florida has their work cut out for them.

Dr. Pamela Cantor was asked to co-author a study about the traumatic effect the attack had on New York City’s students. She did groundbreaking research across the …

In preschool and kindergarten, teachers combine snack time with a lesson on simple machines.

With standardized testing, you have to know grammar to understand the questions.

Social and Emotional Learning – The school shooting in Marshall County, Kentucky needs a collective effort to heal.

Richard Marchant moved to Kuwait in 2001 with the intention of staying for one year. 17 years later he is still there, with a family, …

Character education and social-emotional learning are becoming necessities inside K-12 and higher ed.

Nine out of ten reasons why students are leaving are not academic-based.

Schools need to do a better job of creating a continuum of services for their gifted population.

In the end, YOU are in charge of your life. Choose wisely.

Field trips open up the world outside the classroom for students

Preschool has been recognized as particularly important among children in economic need.

Social media is an excellent educational tool when used in the right way. Whether you’re using Facebook to catch up with family, or Instagram to …

Students need to learn to look for experiences that will help them learn.

Giving students access to a variety of environmental opportunities through everyday curriculum

We continue to find new evidence that flipped learning can benefit our students and prepare them for the future.

Video coaching can transform the professional learning process.

When it comes to reading, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Are decoding, fluency, and comprehension enough for superior reading skills?

The goal is to find a way to connect students in a genuine and positive way to their schoolwork.

Something is rotten in the state of American education.

Rigor is NOT giving more work to students with less time to do it.

Coupling the knowledge we give with the experience they gain grows intelligent adults.

Social media is a wonderful but complicated tool in the classroom.

Teachers have a collective responsibility to be advocates for education as a field.

Complex problem-solving was the most in-demand skill in 2015.

Arts education as a tool to create improved conditions for learning

Researchers say young brains are altered by chronic digital bombardment.

If attention is not paid to changing how educators think about grading and learning, reform will stall.

Band and orchestra creates an all-for-one and one-for-all mentality that can help kids throughout their lives and careers.

High expectations start with the decision that every student has the potential to be their best.

Incorporating mistakes into the fabric of work is crucial to success as educators.

Math is a beautiful language we use for solving problems and fostering innovative thinking.

Brightness now matters more than test scores.

6 favorite podcast strategies for schools

How do we tip the scale in favor of personalized learning?

The profession of education can be frustrating.

Transforming education by creating learner-centered environments

Leaders must support teachers in the use of technology.

Noticing differences matter, especially as we work together in teams.

There are ways to develop learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students.

“Yes, and,” is rooted in the idea that all ideas are embraced.

Music education changes lives by teaching discipline, community, and passion.

Making people smarter matters

Getting excited about tech in class

To best prepare our students for such an uncertain future of work, we must reconsider our measurements of readiness.

Today boys are far less likely than girls to pursue education beyond high school.

Educators use a significant portion of class time to check for completion, review answers, think pair share or any of 100 strategies to prove that …

Games reward you with knowledge and wisdom whether you win or lose.

Effective tutoring employs a targeted approach to the content.

We need to be more other-focused or allocentric in the hard conversations.

It’s time to think about that very first day you meet your class. How will you begin to create an environment for risk and creativity?

Using summer vacation for inner peace and growth

Slowing down and applying reading skills to mathematics proves successful

Identifying the gifted students and providing support

PBL planning with soft skill application provides students with skills for life

Lack of voice and ownership in their professional learning practice often leaves teachers feeling isolated and alone.

Children have settled into patterns of learning that persist for life by the end of third grade.

The habits of observation (noticing) and questioning (wondering) brings students’ thinking front and center.

There’s a need to rethink the very basic assumptions of mass systems of public education

Science is not just a textbook, it’s LIFE.

RTI assists students in developing to become better readers, writers, and mathematicians.

Using tests as an opportunity for students rather than a burden.

The better writer the teacher is, the better they express their lessons.

Attitude and incentives can stop teacher defections and migrations.

edCircuit’s Fall 2017 Educational Conference Recommendations.

Wicked problems don’t have a single, simple solution.

Gifted programs are as elitist as we allow them to be.

Acceleration gives students the answers before the lesson is even taught.

Jessie Woolley-Wilson is a force to be reckoned with in the EdTech world would be an understatement. Jessie of DreamBox Learning, and formerly spent time at Kaplan, LeapFrog …

Disciplinary literacy explicitly teaches how to read, write, and communicate as historians, mathematicians, scientists, etc.

Showing students STEM careers helps them visualize success.

Getting low-income first-generation students into college and graduating.

Confusion results from scaling PL to fit teaching context

Students become frustrated without understanding.

Teachers learning to thrive in a culture of education famine

Gifted education differs wildly from state to state and district to district.

The “problem to be solved” should be the focus.

Stefanie Gogerty teaches computer music, sound design/production, LS instrumental and band at Bullis School in Potomac, MD. She holds a B.M. degree from Peabody Conservatory …

The next generation of students are different; make no mistake about it.

The experience of learning is as important as the lessons being taught.

Creativity is your main tool in problem solving.

A good warm-up gets the class started right.

Building teams the right way solves problems before they happen.

Engaging real issues with real conviction and real consequences creates successful PBL

Propaganda runs well beyond words and websites.

Assessment strategies, techniques, and tools to adapt instruction and learning moment-to-moment and day-by-day

Keith Hancock, the 2017 Grammy Educator of the Year award recipient about the importance of having a platform to vocalize the concerns of music education …

The importance of librarians as information experts for the modern student

Changing the perception of Kindergarteners as powerful project-based learners

Training teachers in project-based learning with field-tested designed projects

Grants to states to support literacy instruction in high-need schools

Empathy can be used to cultivate shared experiences in education

EdTech quandary – student growth vs. teacher acceptance

Amy Burns is an enthusiastic and energetic teacher, even after 20 years of teaching at Far Hills Country Day School in New Jersey. Amy’s strong …

Using relevance in math to keep students continually interested

Bringing dynamism and inquiry learning to the classroom replaces didactic teaching and a reliance on the “designated answerer”

Mark Wu, Co-Founder & CEO of Nexed realizes there is a “hand-me-down” mentality surrounding education technology innovations. Refashioned to the fit the environments of younger …

Sustaining student engagement through phenomena-based and digital learning

Opening up the classroom brings needed vitality and challenges students to become lifelong learners

Raising the bar for special needs – high levels of learning through rigorous application

Neuroscience training for teachers can improve student learning

Educators taking a more active role in improving school learning

Purposeful collaboration for better student achievement

Deeper learning guided by teachers and personalized by students

Embracing a growth mindset and self-awareness for better learning

Guiding accelerated change in higher education

Culturally diverse learning environments benefit teachers

administrators aren’t doing them simply to follow compliance exercises and they don’t want to dismiss teachers.

It’s clear that teaching a strengths-based version of SEL into schools won’t succeed by putting more posters on the walls of classrooms.

Rigor is not simply asking students to do more work

Before I wrote this article, I decided not to be some stuffy suit who decides she knows what’s good for others

Nationwide, school administrators are looking outside their districts for clues to deal with the ever-changing Ed Tech and the need to make smart decisions about …

Automated, remote proctoring is one part of ensuring that online assessments are given on a level playing field while adding value to online degrees.

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Shippee shares his experiential approach to learning through technology that has greatly benefited his students. In addition, professional development is examined by Shippee as he …

Due to popular demand and in celebration of Throwback Thursdays, enjoy this interview with librarian Tiffany Whitehead from a recording produced during this year’s National …

If you were to take your eyes off of your book for one minute, you’d notice what has happened around you. Technology is advancing at …

Neil Virani, Teacher Adviser, LAUSD Human Resources Division, and former special ed teacher, sat down to talk about the District Intern Program and his unique …

Matthew Peterson, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Senior Scientist at MIND Research Institute, spoke about his involvement in the Institute and the overall state of mathematic learning …

John Zirkle, Director, Musician, and Music Teacher for The Big Sky School District, Montana, discusses his involvement in the Hatch Ostinato Project. Zirkle points to …

Learning Is the Basis For Any Society’s Evolution

Michele Eller, Director of Secondary Instruction and CTE at Eufaula City Schools, Alabama discusses changes and offerings in the Alabama school district. Eller shares her …

Dr. Thomas Armstrong,  ASCD author of The Power of the Adolescent Brain: Strategies for Teaching Middle and High School Students, as well as, numerous other …

It’s ok; I was just . . .

Dr. Berger recently posed questions to Dr. Gustavo Lara González, ABE/GED Department Chair at Moreno Valley School District, about his journey from Mexico to the …

By Meghan Keates

Data is accumulating at an exponential rate, but it needs a teacher’s help to become useful knowledge for students.

edCircuit Opinion

How should the motto of the United Sates be honored? By making everyone the same, or by building on diversity?

edCircuit Opinion It was a very eventful year for The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, commonly referred to as FIRE. There has been a …

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 …

Dr. Steve Joel, superintendent of the Lincoln Public School District in Lincoln, Nebraska to discuss the growing support amongst superintendents in this country. Joel shared …

edCircuit Opinion: To many, the thought of lecturing in front of a large group of people is incredibly daunting. For educators, this is their everyday …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]edCircuit Opinion: There is one skill that every institution looks for when recruiting individuals: creative thinking. Whether it be the education sector, business sector, or …

Lee Banville is editor of Gamesandlearning.org and editorial director of the Games and Learning Publishing Council. He is also an Associate Professor of Journalism at …

Curriculum designers and superintendents who are looking for innovative ways to emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in their curriculum are turning to …

Howard Pitler on how teachers can become Instructional Coaches and what to expect.

We caught up with regular edCircuit contributor, Howard Pitler, at the ASCD annual conference to discuss what is and is not formative assessment in education.

Elyse Eidman-Aadahl, Executive Director of the National Writing Project (NWP), discusses the importance of writing skills for our schools and learning centers. Eidman-Aadahl shares a detailed explanation …

Jonathan Cassie is head of the senior school at Sewickley Academy, just outside Pittsburgh. He has taught history, English, Latin, and game design at schools …

Check out this interview with ASCD author and educator Pete Hall as the season begins to shift to Friday night football and school dances. Hall …

I can remember my college graduation like it was two months ago. Which, quite frankly, it was. I stood alongside my peers, anxiously anticipating walking …

2014 VH1 Keys + Kids grant winner, Lisa Costantino, a music teacher at Washington Elementary School, Trenton, New Jersey. Together they discuss the emotions behind winning and …

Timothy Hofmann, Principal of Parkway Montessori Middle School in St. Paul, Minnesota, discusses the significance of being the recipient of the 2016 Keys + Kids Grant. …

edCircuit Opinion: When I was younger, I often would gather with my neighborhood friends, head into the backyard, and spend hours digging a massive hole …

The 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 …

One thing that has remained true throughout the years is that the American people demand job creation. But are the American people prepared to fill …

Take a walk down memory lane with me. Imagine you’re entering the good ole’ college days again – your freshman year. You did everything in …

edCircuit Opinion The Scientific American article For Children With Autism, Multiple Languages May Be A Boon raises an important point about the impacts of language …

edCircuit Opinion: Walk into any public school today and what do you see? Most likely groups of desks for students to sit, shelves filled with …

edCircuit Opinion In the article Get ‘em While They’re Young: The Hearts and Minds of Coding and Data Science, The Huffington Post shared shocking statistics …

edCircuit Opinion: My most memorable course in college was not because of its gripping content, but because of its length. Every Monday and Tuesday at …

Henry Donohue, Executive Director of VH1’s Save The Music Foundation, talks about the impact of musical instrument donations to our nation’s schools and students. For the …

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation in partnership with Grammy nominated singer Charlie Puth, and Casio America announced the 2016 winners of Keys + Kids, …

This post, COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION: The Working Definition, was originally published in SEEN Magazine and reprinted with Permission.  The advocacy for competency-based education (CBE) has grown considerably …

By Alex Terego Not everyone is aware of all the specifics, but there is a good chance that you are one of the majority of …

This post, MARCHING TOWARDS COMPETENCY: Competency Based Learning: Instruction that Matches the Needs of Each Student, was originally published in SEEN Magazine and reprinted with permission.  In …

John McLaughlin joined me for coffee, or should I say tea, to discuss his slightly emphatic reaction to recent studies looking at the role socioeconomic …

Zack Gilbert is currently teaching 6th grade social studies and language arts at Parkside Junior High School in Normal, IL. Zack is a graduate of …

Sherry Gick is the Library Fanatic and proudly shares how she entered the profession, how the community has given back to her and what she …

Alessio Assonitis, Ph.D., Director of the Medici Archive Project (MAP), spent time with Dr. Berger to discuss how digital humanities has impacted global educational opportunities for …

Dr. Celine Coggins, CEO of Teach Plus, spent time with Dr. Berger discussing the role education plays in helping educators build their own understanding for …

The role of the library, in our schools and communities, has been a recent focal point of discussion. School librarian Elissa Malespina discusses her own …

John Larmer, Editor in Chief at the Buck Institute for Education (BIE), spent time with Dr. Berger at the annual ASCD conference in Atlanta. Larmer discusses …

Thomas Newkirk, the author of The Art of Slow Reading (2011), Holding Onto Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones (2009) and Teaching the Neglected …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Leslie Fisher travels the country sharing her perspective on resources to educators. Fisher’s unique approach refutes the social media ed-celeb craze relying on her …

 Adam Geller, Edthena co-founder and CEO, joined Dr. Berger to discuss the ongoing development and support for teachers needed for 21st century schools to succeed. 

Julie Todaro D.L.S., the American Library Association’s President-elect, spent time with Dr. Berger to follow-up on their recent discussion regarding the state of libraries around the …

Those of us in education business are often focused on managing the clock, the budget and the demands of an industry and clientele (students and …

Julie Todaro D.L.S., the American Library Association’s President-elect, spent time with Dr. Berger to follow-up on their recent discussion regarding the state of libraries around the …

Educators want to pair math and music in integrated teaching method

Jennifer LaGarde (aka library girl!) is the Lead School Library Media Coordinator/Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for New Hanover County Schools in Wilmington, North Carolina. …

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John McLaughlin joins me to discuss the notion that schools should be training all teachers to work and understand students who are on the Autism …

Thomas Newkirk, the author of The Art of Slow Reading (2011), Holding Onto Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones (2009) and Teaching the Neglected …

Last spring Katie Benmar wrote an editorial, My Favorite Teachers Use Social Media: A Student Perspective, in Education Week. Educator Howard Pitler, a frequent edCircuit …

Mike Anderson, frequent contributor to edCircuit and known as The Well Balanced Teacher, spent time with Dr. Berger at the ASCD conference in Atlanta, Georgia. …

Jeremy Rogoff, CEO of kickup, spent time with Dr. Berger at 2016 ASCD Annual Conference discussing how his own teaching experiences inspired him to launch …

As John Oliver said, “If you want to do something evil, put it inside something boring.”

Tiffany Whitehead, aka the Mighty Little Librarian, is an obsessive reader, social media user, and technology geek. She is the school librarian at Central Middle in …

Jennifer Northrup aka “The Candid Librarian” is the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant supporting Region 8 (western NC). Northrup …

Julie Todaro D.L.S., the American Library Association’s President-elect, spent time with Dr. Berger to discuss her upcoming role with the ALA, current initiatives and the …

Last spring Katie Benmar wrote an editorial, My Favorite Teachers Use Social Media: A Student Perspective, in Education Week. David Greene, a regular contributor for …

In a syndicated Associated Press article written by Karen Matthews, she reports on a debate about the necessity of teaching algebra.

Krista Fanning, Band Director at Caddo Middle Magnet School in Shreveport Louisiana

Brayer Teague, fine arts department chair at Downers Grove North High School, spent with Dr. Berger to discuss the power of music education on his …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bonnie Anderson, music educator from Coronado Village Elementary School and Grammy Educator of the Year Finalist, spent time discussing her own educational path and how …

As a result of losing students to magnet schools, military schools and charter schools school districts are faced with new fiscal challenges in addition to …

Bill Swick currently chairs the music department for the twelve-time GRAMMY award winning Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and is the guitar task force …

Last week I wrote that educational goals without plans are just wishes. Toward the end of that article I wrote:

Phillip Riggs of North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, N.C., has been announced as the recipient of the third annual GRAMMY Music …

Music education and the impact on young people was discussed with professional musician and educator John Churchville. Dr. Berger explores student engagement and the power …

Regular contributor, David Greene, recently spoke as part of a panel at an education conference in Philadelphia about media and messaging in education and his …

Straight from the latest edition of The R&R Show check out Richard Byrne’s advice on making edtech work for you! Remember to check out weekly …

Every now and then, I come across a letter from Uncle Curmudgeon, an old retired teacher, to his niece, Kennari, an aspiring new one. I’m …

by Mike Anderson “Have you ever noticed that a third year teacher and a 30-year teacher have the same job description?” This question, posed to …

Noel Frye was smiling ear to ear. “Me graduate,” she said, recalling her accomplishment.

Teachers in England are among the best paid in the world – but they fall far behind those in Luxembourg, where those in the profession …

By Genevieve Shaw Brown

By Lauren Camera

Wendy Bradshaw has multiple degrees, including a doctorate, and years of experience in education, but she said she’d rather quit her job than have to …

Mark Sylvester talks about how edConnecter has changed the interactions educators have during CEM and what we can learn about connected networks of lifelong learners.

Sheree Woods is sitting in her car in the parking lot of a mini-mall in a Los Angeles suburb, with the air conditioning blasting.

Now that I’m teaching college students, I often think back to some of my favorite professors and their teaching styles and try to incorporate them …

By Yvonne Wingett SanchezAfter years of ignoring pleas to put significant money into schools, Arizona politicians are suddenly tripping over each other to find a …

I recently had a chance to talk with renowned “rapping” math teacher Mark Rogers from Round Rock, Texas. Rogers shared the story of how he got his …

The Internet is a hub where virtually everything can be a commodity, and students with Web access have entry to a wealth of information. That …

Something I recommend in my work with schools and districts is to leverage social media to their advantage as a professional development tool. When I …

More than half of teachers in England (53%) are thinking of quitting in the next two years, a survey has suggested.The survey, conducted by the …

By Peter GrayA year ago I received an invitation from the head of Counseling Services at a major university to join faculty and administrators for discussions …

As millions of American children head back to school over the next few weeks, they’re preparing for lessons in reading, writing, and math.  But there’s one …

Ron Turiello’s daughter, Grace, seemed unusually alert even as a newborn.At 7 months or so, she showed an interest in categorizing objects: She’d take a …

A Conversation with David Greene: W hat are the issues and trends shaping the state of the teaching profession in America today?  Dr. Berger speaks …

M itch Weisburgh, founder of Games 4 Ed, discusses the market for games in education and the obstacles to reach current curriculum models. Weisburgh also …

Photo credit: Martin Jacobsenby Lyndsey LaytonTeachers who spend their own money on classroom supplies — most of the nation’s nearly 4 million K-12 teachers — …

K aren Mahon, Ed.D joined Dr. Berger to discuss educational apps and lessons for the industry. Mahon is the founder of Balefire Labs that has …

edCircuit recently caught up with Chad Ratliff, Director of Instructional Programs for Albermarle County Public Schools, to learn more about the district’s Startup Weekend.  Here’s …

Aubrey Bach, PayScale’s Senior Editorial Manager, sat down to talk about their most recent reports informing the position of teaching and the return on investment …

If I told you there was a global network of passionate educators available to converse with you — on any subject and at any time …

Photo credit: Mosborne01by Annette BreauxMaster teachers—those who have figured out how to get students to do and be their best, how to simplify the complex, …

Photo credit: KitAyby Paul FainWASHINGTON — The Association of American Colleges and Universities has worked to make its voice heard in discussions about competency-based education, …

by Howard Pitler, Ed.D.”The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying …

by Motoko RichROHNERT PARK, Calif. — In a stark about-face from just a few years ago, school districts have gone from handing out pink slips …

Margaret Searle, ASCD author and educator, spent time with Dr. Berger to discuss the field of education and the value the profession of teaching can …

C omedy Central comedians Key and Peele recently did a sketch that has gone viral, especially among my educator colleagues. It’s a parody of ESPN’s …

Allison Rodman took time to discuss the personalization of PD for teachers with Dr. Berger.

Photo credit: David Hawgoodby Dr. Francis CollinsWhen children enter the first grade, their brains are primed for learning experiences, significantly more so, in fact, than …

Photo Credit: S B F Ryanby Tara E. BuckSouthern New Hampshire University president argues true disruption comes in the form of online, competency-based providers who …

Emily Davis, ASCD Emerging Leader, is the New Teacher Center Program Director, Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project. Davis is also the author of Making Mentoring …

P ete Hall, ASCD Faculty member and author, talks about the role reflection plays in ones’ professional development and effectiveness in the classroom. Hall also …

Photo credit: U.S. Department of Agricultureby Stephen E. Bradforth, Emily R. Miller, William R. Dichtel, Adam K. Leibovich, Andrew L. Feig, James D. Martin, Karen S. Bjorkman, Zachary D. Schultz & Tobin L. SmithIt …

Andy Newell, Managing Director at IRIS Connect, joined Dr. Berger to discuss the company’s new offices, expansion in the U.S. and how they help teachers …

Photo Credit: https://401kcalculator.orgby Susan AdamsOne Stanford student thought “paid vacation” meant that her boss would pay for all her travel and leisure activities. Another didn’t …

by Richard D. KahlenbergTeacher tenure rights, first established more than a century ago, are under unprecedented attack. Tenure—which was enacted to protect students’ education and …

Ben Levy, co-founder of eduCanon, talks about the power of video and how placing control in the hands of teachers ignites learning for students. Levy …

The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, headed by one of the most visible critics of teacher-education programs, is creating its own graduate school and research …

Dr. Robyn Jackson, nationally accredited educator, ASCD author and CEO of Mindsteps discusses her experiences and how hard we should work in today’s educational landscape.

Photo credit Lesley Showby T. Rees ShapiroKimberley Asselin sits in a rocking chair in front of her 22 kindergartners, a glistening smile across her face …

Authors of the best-selling ASCD book Building Teachers’ Capacity for Success talk to Dr. Berger about why your effectiveness in the classroom is directly connected …

Author and educator David Greene talks about the state of education in the U.S.  Greene discusses several topics, including standardized testing, Common Core, the teaching …

For decades, “reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic” were considered the most fundamental subjects in American K-12 schools. These days, in order to boost our nation’s global …

by Rachel Crane, CNN(CNN) – Forty-thousand fans were chanting, screaming and cheering on their teams. The enthusiastic spectators had painted faces, were donning costumes, and no …

Student access to relevant information and news continues to expand with technology advancements. I had the opportunity to interview Matthew Gross, CEO and co-founder, of …

edCircuit conducts a Skype interview with Michelle Herczog, president of the National Council for the Social Studies.  Herczog talks about the importance of this subject …

by Jennifer GreenOver the last two weeks, teachers in Baltimore have worked tirelessly to support their students, their schools and their community. I have two …

On April 27, a 16-year-old boy allegedly fired two shots inside North Thurston High School in Lacey, Washington. He probably never expected what happened next: …

Last week’s events in Baltimore did not start the race discussions and teachable moments for the students and faculty at Washington Latin PCS in Washington, …

by Leila Meyer

N ationally, eighth graders’ average scores on the NAEP U.S. history, geography, and civics assessments showed no significant change in 2014, compared to 2010—the last …

by Elissa Nadworny

by Harvey Rice O ne college professor found his students so hopeless that he flunked them all and quit the course. In an email to …

I n the oldest and most prestigious honor of its kind, Shanna Peeples was selected among hundreds of thousands nominated. Candidates inspire their students and …

by Mike Anderson

D r. Jenny Rankin illustrates why data used with high-stakes consequences should always be made “over-the-counter” (embedding guidance for users) to best ensure the data …

by Jillian GordonAs the flowers start to bloom and it begins to look a little greener outside, many teachers are feeling the weight of winter …

GWEN IFILL: Next: the struggle to draw college graduates back to the classroom.

by Nick Valencia

by Daniel Goleman

R ob Grimshaw, CEO of TES Global, talks with Dr. Berger about the opportunity to engage millions of TES educators with new opportunities and resources. …

Mark Rogers is a math teacher in Round Rock, TX. We both shared the stage, at SXSW Edu, as panelists for the LaunchEdu program. Mark …

I  have been in education since 1970.  I have observed a great many reforms, changes in curricula, and reversals in methodologies. I have watched an …

Rick Russell of Optimus Education discusses professional development for school leaders and the new delivery mechanisms used for the 21st century educator.

Communication between schools and parents have evolved to include new technologies that are making it easier.

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Peeq Founder Shane Cox discusses a way to simplify the integration of devices to improve learning. 

Chris Besse of Nelson Education talks about the history of the company and their approaches to technology integration

ProjektMedia’s Jaroslav Veseley talks about his latest innovation for the classroom.

The Common Core State Standards have evoked reactions from all walks of life and from every corner and discipline with U.S. K-12 education. Educator and …