School Safety

Dan Farsaci, Director of Technology for Liverpool Central School District in New York, joins the podcast to share his expertise on helping students understand cybersecurity …

Mind Rocket Media Group chats with technology leaders from Nebraska’s Norris School District: Noel Erskine, Technology Director and Bryan Williams, Network Administrator.

Pronita Mehrotra discusses research on how rudimentary creativity skills demonstrated by different animal species give us clues about our own creativity.

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 …

Dr. Wendy Oliver provides an overview of popular social media apps and their uses including Discord, Instagram, TikTok and Messenger Kids.

In this episode, participants share their observations on how parents and educators are managing the transition to a new digital learning environment, and what

In this episode, Dr. Wendy Oliver delivers a high-level overview of digital safety, some important information to know, and how it supports parents’ ability to …

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 …

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.

When you keep it simple, student wellbeing works and works well, especially when you follow the three pillars to managing student wellbeing.

If you’re a teacher, it’s a seller’s market. If you’re a school district or independent school, there are many things you should know to improve …

Over the last six years, LearnPlatform has partnered with education organizations to improve the overall effectiveness of their education technology ecosystems.

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.

By taking advantage of everything that online learning has to offer, now is a great time to loosen the reins and let kids explore independently. …

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

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 …

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 …

Innovating Beyond Avoidable K-12 Crises

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 …

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.

Social and Emotional Learning – ideas for families and educators on giving and serving during this time of uncertainty.

The Conrad Challenge invites students between the ages of 13-18 from around the world to form teams of 2-5 and develop sustainable solutions to global …

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

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 …

Dr. Jay Eitner shares 10 areas that educational stakeholders must focus on in order to move onward.

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, …

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

As more schools nationwide close in response to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, The Waldron Charitable Fund has announced that it will …

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

Social and Emotional Learning – how Kids Club not only changed her life, but also others.

Education is a relationship business and that’s one of the values in attending a conference like FETC

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

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 …

Matt Duncan from Rocketbook discusses what his team hopes to share with educators at Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), in Miami, FL on January …

Eujon Anderson is the Technology Director for Alabama’s Troy City Schools.  Anderson entered his education career from the technical side. Around nine years ago, he …

Gresham-Barlow School District in Oregon is an example of a school board and administration whose open communication and strong relationships are benefitting learners.

Social and Emotional Learning – Let’s build strong and healthy communities through intentional relationships. It’s simple, but not always easy.

Comprehensive tech literacy curriculum for elementary and secondary students, which will support the development of key 21st century skills.

“Meet the Author” session for Tuesday, January 29, 2019

FETC 2019 presenter Susan Brooks-Young

Digital citizenship topics in the classroom tackle big questions.

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

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

Peachjar saves over 1.5 million for PUSD through a new line of communication for parents and district.

My School Dance enhancements give schools an increased ability to verify student identity, maintain reliable attendance lists, and ensure student safety.

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

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

Parents have always had a role in their child’s education, but it’s evolving.

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

More than 25 million students in high-poverty schools benefit from Title I funds.

Social and Emotional Learning – There is still a need for educators to understand why SEL is so important.

According to Lee J. Dury, there are 3 necessary areas to boldly reframe education in Florida

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.

Educators are on the front lines of a constantly shifting society.

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

January 23 – 26, 2018 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida

Evolution Labs new web and mobile program delivers character education and responsible citizenship lessons to students

The importance of properly disposing unused prescription medication

Scholars are rethinking the effectiveness of zero-tolerance policies.

We need to inspire students to create the future.

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

Dr. Alena Zachary-Ross is passionate about maintaining a sense of honesty and integrity inside education.

Innovative virtual learning system directed at early elementary-aged children

Prison inmates embrace learning by recognizing their accomplishments

John B. King Jr., Secretary of Education, ending corporal punishment in schools

Culturally diverse learning environments benefit teachers

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What Trump’s Election Means for College Students and Parents

Germany proves tuition-free college is not a silver bullet for America’s education woes

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 …

By Meghan Keates

San Francisco, CA [August 30, 2016] — To help educators teach their students how to use technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly, Common Sense Education and …

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 …

by Sgt. Thomas Rich This post, Understanding Cyberbullying Through Immersion: Educate, Empower, Engage, was originally published in SEEN Magazine. Today’s technology has taken on a life of …

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From U.S. Uncut Detroit’s students are trying to learn while breathing in black mold and sitting in classrooms filled with buckets catching toilet water leaking through …

School districts are under pressure from the federal government, foundations, and states to include value-added assessment as a part of a teacher’s evaluation to meet …

Mark Garibaldi, Researcher with American Institutes for Research’s Health and Social Development Program, discusses his research in this growing and vital field in education.

24 July 2015 – With intensive bombardments and street fighting in Yemen forcing more than 3,600 schools across the country to close and disrupting education …

by Mike Anderson

When I was growing up in Minnesota in the 1960s, “after school activities” for me meant walking out my family’s back door to play with …

Elementary schools would be allowed to eject students only if they do serious harm or are a threat to safety

Baruti Kafele, better known as Principal Kafele, communicates his experiences in educational leadership with great conviction. An award winning leader Principal Kafele has impacted all …

Dr. Idit Harel, CEO and Founder of Globaloria, is an Israeli American entrepreneur with extensive experience in the trenches of education innovation and thought leadership. …

By Francey Hakes