Hybrid and Remote Learning in K-20 Schools

Pathway Innovations Inc., an innovative technology leader in the education and enterprise markets, continues its mission to erase barriers to learning and teaching with all-new …

Specifically, we’re discussing the process of building and supporting diverse technology teams. Our expert guests give their perspectives on the ways in which districts benefit from …

EdisonLearning, a longtime innovator in public education and leading provider of digital learning solutions, announces that it is now offering to parents and students an …

Remote and hybrid work environments have grown in popularity over a number of years, and this trend, like so many others, has been accelerated by …

Take a look at your school or district technology. Is it designed around ease of use for all school employees including teachers, administrators, administrative assistants, …

The availability of new resources doesn’t mean it’s time to toss out everything else. The combination of print and digital ─ “old” and “new” ─ …

Gary Lambert, Director of 21st Century Learning for Beekmantown Central School District in New York, is the guest on this episode and shares his insights …

Robert Iskander describes how in the world of remote and hybrid learning, measuring student engagement is the key. Virtual and hybrid learning have been like …

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 …

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

Cultivating an environment where students can risk failure is a critical foundation, but if a project is boring, it’s not going to move the needle …

Robert Iskander examines personally identifiable information (PII) and how schools, as a rule, should reduce the amount of information collected and govern the exchange of …

In the interview, Jess Kertz and Jostin Grimes share the benefits of podcasting in the classroom with Dr. Oliver.

This conversation reflects on the past year in education, including the educational choices parents have learned about while navigating the pandemic, and how they’ve used …

In this episode, Dr. Oliver explores the contributing factors that lead to “learning loss” and describes some of the things to look out for over …

Dr. Maria Carlone has embraced the challenges of teaching in a hybrid setting, in which half of her students are in the classroom while the …

In this episode, student voice is at the center and you’ll hear perspectives on remote learning from an elementary school student.

This episode describes strategies that teachers can share with parents and caregivers to initiate a successful school year.

John Churchville, a highly accomplished music teacher from Ann Arbor, Michigan, connected with Paul van der Heijden, another gifted music teacher in the Netherlands over …

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 …

Social and Emotional Learning – how this year students may experience more anxiety than usual after 18 months of either distance or hybrid learning. In …

LeiLani Cauthen examines outdated school system models reluctant of tech advancements unnecessarily fearful of teacher replacement. She defines hybrid logistics ingenuity that can transform current …

EdisonLearning to provide unique technology-focused seminars for district and school leaders at the upcoming 2021 K-12 Seminars held from August 9 to October 29, 2021. …

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 …

Traditional brainstorming, done in-person as a group, is a little like mint in toothpaste or fake noise in electric cars, both of which don’t help …

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.

Hybrid is the new word for schools that deliver live teaching for remote students via online connection, on-campus, or both and many schools are working …

Edmentum, a global pioneer in education technology, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Apex Learning, a Seattle-based industry leader in digital curriculum and virtual learning …

Mass school shootings never stopped during the pandemic. Despite the fact that most schools were closed to in-person learning, school shootings continued to take place.

StrongMind announces a new partnership with iLearn Collaborative.

The guests on this exciting episode of Building the Bridge are Jess Kertz and Jostin Grimes, a pair of Education Specialists for Soundtrap at Spotify.

Community Learning Hubs are community-driven efforts to support students’ learning and well-being, providing safe places to connect to school, caring adults, and additional services.

Nolwenture, a digital products and services creation company based in the education and digital savvy nation of Finland have launched OppiPlay Primary for teachers and …

Betsy Hill and Roger Stark discuss the recurring 70/30 ratio (or 30/70) in student performance, cognitive skills, and other aspects of education

In the virtual classroom, you can’t use your traditional stickers anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use virtual reward stickers.

Brittany Cufaude founded Joyful Classrooms with a mission to empower educators and improve outcomes for all learners through devotion to continuous learning and a compassionate …

Since the start of the pandemic, there’s an increase in students struggling with anxiety, emotional detachment, and mental health issues. Research shows a willingness for …

It’s easy to forget that when you’re sharing your screen with your online class, students will see EVERYTHING that you’re sharing. Here are the best …

Instead of asking, “How far have we fallen?” regarding student learning during COVID, we should be asking, “Where were we before the fall?”

The podcast ‘Leading Literacy’ shares enlightening and entertaining conversations with experts providing insights into literacy research and advice on practice.

Social and Emotional Learning – SEL 2.0 is not value-neutral; it’s a philosophy and curricula with an implicit value structure linked to caring, kindness, consideration, …

Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition (SAMR) is a model to help describe, inform and lead a process of change. But does SAMR continue to describe …

This 5-in-5 interview series highlights Amy Valentine’s conversation with educators Tracy and Maren Kelly

Social and Emotional Learning – the importance of re-centering education as students head back to school.

EdisonLearning and Pointful Education, announces a partnership that expands EdisonLearning’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) and elective offerings with the integration of Pointful Education’s online …

According to the American Federation of Teachers, 85 percent of AFT teachers and school staff support a return to in-person learning as long as the …

Christy S. Martin, Ed.D. pays tribute to the teachers in her community, thanking them as the heroes and hard workers who have met the challenges …

Future of School announces that Microsoft has joined as a partner in the Resilient Schools Project to provide access to valuable training sessions from Microsoft …

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

In this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom & Emma discuss elements of the Doug Lemov conversation, his key ideas, and their enthusiasm looking ahead …

In this 5-in-5 feature, hear from Chuck Poole, a teacher, public speaker, author, influencer, and a bright light in the education community.

U.S. K-12 school spending on hardware and major software systems is expected to increase by $400 million or more, going from $22.7 billion to $23.1 …

In this episode of Future of School: The Podcast, you’ll hear about many of the components that are contributing to an expanded, enhanced definition of …

If we start teaching humans to be better at what makes us uniquely human – our ability to think creatively – we stand a much …

For online learning to translate into effective learning, the changes need to radiate into other aspects of the ecosystem that support learning, especially early childhood …

In this ‘Tom & Emma’ episode of Mind the Gap, the discussion centers on lessons learned from nearly a year of remote learning.

With generous support from Arts Council England, MusicFirst is currently being used in 35 schools in Hertfordshire, nearly half the secondary schools in the county.

Innovating Beyond Avoidable K-12 Crises

The Resilient Schools Project (RSP) partnership between FoS and Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC) is designed to assist schools and districts with developing an ongoing response …

The pandemic will be with us through the winter and spring, but we can do better and it might be prudent for districts to preschedule …

In this episode of Future of School: The Podcast, you’ll hear about the future of the role of teachers in schools across America and insights …

Online music apps and virtual collaboration programs have advanced to the point that music is perfectly positioned to go virtual.

Amy Valentine gives commentary on a newly released survey from the National Parents Union that received coverage from The 74 on the desire for expanded …

The pandemic has compelled educators worldwide to seek opportunities to include diverse, real-world activities into their students’ STEM-learning experiences.

Todd Stanley discusses the dilemma of requiring students to have their cameras on or not.

In this episode of Future of School: The Podcast, you’ll hear about the power of education associations and stakeholders working together

Listen to the debut episode of Future of School: The Podcast, for compelling perspectives and personal stories from a variety of participants in the U.S. …

The desire for mastery, autonomy, and connectedness are universal needs across all cultures and predict psychological wellness

A focus on voice technology and its potential impact on education

Future of School (FoS) and Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC) have announced the Resilient Schools Project (RSP) that will assist schools and districts during the 2020-21 …

Bain’s book, Powerful Teaching: A Guide for Parents, examines four proven research principles that she refers to as “power tools.”

Shared insights from five students who participated in the 2019-20 Conrad Challenge.

In this Q&A, Matt Miller shares a preview of the Soundtrap EDU Summit, including the practical skills educators can expect to learn and the reasons …

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.

John Catt Educational authors share perspectives on leadership actions designed to improve teaching and learning outcomes

When you need inspiration, look no further than the poets who always know how to express what we’re feeling.

The nonprofit organization has launched three free programs that encourage elementary and middle school students to become self-motivated problem solvers in their everyday lives.

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

Social and Emotional Learning – personal growth and tips for teaching kids about self-awareness

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

The first step in designing an effective remote learning experience is to set the right climate by focusing on healthy communication and collaboration.

Bringing the excitement of space education to the next generation of kids

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, …

Part one of a three-part series features strategies from teachers at The Windward School reflecting on successful practices from the spring semester

Jamie Williamson, Head of School for The Windward School in New York, talks about the impact COVID-19 has had on members of his school community, …

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

LeiLani Cauthen examines scheduling and a variety of other back-to-school options for this fall.

The pandemic is causing significant disruption to the learning process and will require restructuring of lesson plans to address additional closures.

As homeschooling becomes the norm in U.S. households, parents are finding themselves juggling the roles of guardian, educator and overall arbiter of behavior. Not only …

History has trend cycles, and understanding them can help to determine the inevitable direction things will go in education.

Episode 2 of Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe, a video series hosted by Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner

Dr. Pronita Mehrotra shares three different tactics to extend your child’s learning and build cognitive skills like creativity and critical thinking in a more stress-free …

Thom Jackson is President and CEO of EdisonLearning, a company that is delivering high-quality content for grades 6-12 through innovative digital means, with the mission …

Lori Jackson shares eight tips for parents trying to do it all.

Nhon Ma, CEO and co-founder of Numerade, is a believer in closing the learning gap and democratizing access to high-quality educational materials. In this interview, …

Funds for Learning CEO John Harrington lays out what needs to be done by both Congress and the FCC.

Signs are pointing to schools coming into a new age of not just complete technology immersion, but an artisan age of human-interface teaching, using our …

During times of uncertainty and especially times that are out of our control, what we can control is critical.

What will education will look like on the other side of this pandemic.

Warm-up games that not only build creativity but also teach students how to use remote learning platforms and develop good habits.

Rob and Jennifer Waldron are committed professionally and personally to supporting educational success and equity for students nationwide.

A look at the education funding part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

In this episode of the COSN podcast, Amy McLaughlin, CoSN’s cybersecurity project director and Tom Ashley, CTO and Director of Technology at Huntington County Community …

Todd Stanley shares 19 learning opportunities that students can consider while fighting the quarantine blues and prevent them from going stir crazy.

During this pandemic, patience is needed in adopting remote learning platforms, especially for those with dyslexia and learning differences.

Understanding the emotions children are experiencing in times of crisis and taking steps to support their emotional regulation can help give them the tools to …

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

A questionnaire that can quickly analyze the direction schools and districts can go in if they have to shut down.

In this special CoSN podcast delivered in partnership with AASA (The School Superintendents Association) and Digital Promise, the participants examine best practices for working, learning, …

#EmTechMOOC is a massive open online course, otherwise known as a MOOC, and is a free online learning opportunity open to everyone in the world.

Charles Sosnik provides advice for those that are new to working from home.

When the digital revolution began in 2010, the big publishers began to digitize and by 2020, they had lost their stranglehold on the American learner.

Leilani Cauthen shares her thoughts on what is going to happen in K12 education.

The 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference has announced 49 New Products and Enhancements that will be showcased at this year’s conference in Miami, Florida

25 percent of instructors’ time is now spent on searching for digital curriculum or custom building a digital lesson plan

The best thing for coping with a gifted child’s quirks is having someone to talk to about them.

Dr. Cathy Cavanaugh of Microsoft speaks with Dr. Berger

Fun ways to add humor and creativity to daily classroom communication

School bus wi-fi connections gave students up to 28,000 hours of additional instruction time

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

Implementing technology into the classroom can provide a wealth of benefits to student learning.

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

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

We also believe that our students’ happiness with their choice to seek out a non traditional instructional model is a sign of success.

Companies will hire globally, relying on digital badges representing provable skillsets to find and hire their remote workforces.

TPAC school districts building on the success of community-based accountability.

A blueprint for technology and education to create long-term relationships between businesses and schools.

The power of the music at that moment, in that place, in those circumstances, was almost supernatural.

Dr. Ayanna Howard, as a teacher and lecturer, is a storyteller. A huge science fiction fan growing up, she was determined at an early age that …

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

Brightness now matters more than test scores.

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

Leaders must support teachers in the use of technology.

Eighty percent of people who suffer from depression can’t afford to be properly diagnosed, much less properly treated.

Despite technology and innovation, the teacher in the classroom is still our most valuable resource.

The basic mindset MUST change for PBL to succeed.

Funding schools in an oil-based economy leaves districts vulnerable to market forces.

Failure of teachers trying professional development alone.

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

Bill Adams, Superintendent of Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton (JWP) Schools in Janesville, MN sees things from a global perspective. He believes changes made at the local district level have …

Professor Sugata Mitra, TED Talk 2013 winner, and current Principal Investigator at the School in the Cloud discusses how TED Talks have become a major …

Is free tuition a possibility in the near future?

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

“Coming together is a beginning; Keeping together is progress; Working together is success.” – Henry Ford

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 …

Growing Family of Tier 1 Investors Recognize TutorGroup’s Leadership in the Online Education Market Proceeds to Accelerate TutorGroup’s Rapid International Expansion and Enable Continued Enhancement …

Lord James Knight, formerly the Minister for Education in England and current Managing Director of Online Learning at TSL Education, took time to answer questions about …