An instrument for spotting the next edtech opportunity — generated ideas, each traced to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library — the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
The center's complaint alleges the teachers union didn’t specify Jews as the primary victims of the Holocaust, among other things.
States labeled as needing intervention or assistance for multiple years could face enforcement actions such as being termed a high-risk grantee.
The district’s school board unanimously approved the plan without a roll call vote. The board also voted to eliminate 168 district positions.
In James Bell’s math class at Chapman High School, sophomores are trying to pinpoint exactly where two lines cross. The students in this rural Kansas high school already solved for that meeting point in previous lessons, using graphs and other techniques. But this recent lesson shows them how to use a matrix — a box […] The post Blending algebra and geometry: An approach to high school math slowly gains favor appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
BENZONIA, Mich. — Maggie Bacon is seeking men. On a recent Friday, she attached flyers about an upcoming education and training fair to more than 500 pizza boxes, one of the ways she’s tried to persuade men in this northern Michigan town to enroll in college, a certificate program or even just a single course. […] The post Advertising, training fairs, free tuition: How one state is trying to get more men into college appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
A well-intended policy has unintended consequences.
Educational technology, or edtech, has reshaped how educators teach, offering opportunities to create more sustainable and impactful learning environments.
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By now, the 2025-2026 school year is well underway. The glow of new beginnings has faded, and the process of learning has begun in earnest. No doubt there is plenty to do, but I recommend that educators take a moment and check in on their teaching toolkit.
As digital learning continues to evolve, K-12 districts are under pressure to deliver connectivity that’s as fast, secure, and flexible as the learning it supports.
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I once met a student who had attended three different schools before arriving at mine. His parents described him in familiar terms: quiet, disengaged, unmotivated.
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Extron's Jason Bond explains how districts can start small with esports AV infrastructure and build from there.
The federal government punted enforcement for website and mobile app accessibility. But will schools just end up in the same place later on?
Walk into any data meeting at a K-12 school today, and you'll likely see a familiar scene: educators huddled around printed reports, highlighters in hand, trying to make sense of student data spread across multiple dashboards.
Lawmakers are rushing to restrict classroom tech—but advocates say failing to give families of students with disabilities a seat at the table will ...
Schools spend a lot of time on managing kids' behaviors; Dr. Ross Greene implores adults to instead first look at the unsolved problems that triggers the outbursts.
When people outside of education talk about comprehensive school safety planning, it can sometimes sound theoretical: a checklist of protocols or a compliance exercise.
A school district in Alabama is one of many to limit device access during school time. The results have been positive, says Dennis R. Willingham, though students still need device access.
When I first started experimenting with AI in my classroom, I saw the same thing repeatedly from students. They treated it like Google. Ask a question, get an answer, move on.
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Chronic student absenteeism has reached troubling new heights in the post-pandemic K-12 landscape, with one in four students in many systems now missing significant class time.
School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments, instructional solutions, and supplies for preK-12 education, is proud to celebrate outstanding educators with its 12th annual Crystal Apple Awards.
As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners are ever quite the same.
Students will relax and forget over the summer, which is expected. For others, it's a time to catch up.
By: Deepti Reim The world of work is changing rapidly, requiring workers who can navigate evolving technologies, collaborate across disciplines, and adapt to increasingly complex operational systems. K-12 systems around the country are constantly trying to evolve alongside these changes, transforming Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to better prepare students for life beyond the diploma. But while many programs attempt to simulate industry experiences inside a traditional classroom […] The post Maritime | 253: Project-Based Learning at Port Scale appeared first on Getting Smart .
Top Tennessee Republicans have heralded Houston’s intervention as a model they want to replicate in the Memphis-Shelby County district. In the first two years of the takeover, more Houston students achieved proficiency on state reading and math tests, and no school received an “F” rating in the state accountability system. The post What’s in store for the Memphis school takeover? Houston’s timeline offers clues. appeared first on District Administration .
Across classrooms right now, many educators are noticing the same shift: Students are even harder to reach than they were just a short time ago. In a recent survey, teachers pointed to rising disengagement as a growing concern, with more students opting out of learning in both loud and quiet ways.
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: SchoolAI policy analyst Sasha Luks-Morgan breaks down the three pillars every district AI policy needs
When Imperial Valley College launched a new program training students to become plant operators and technicians in the emerging lithium industry, Corban Dillon enrolled in the inaugural class. He’d spent the first part of his career working for his family’s courier business in this part of southeastern California, but it faltered after the pandemic and […] The post In California’s ‘Lithium Valley,’ students are training for jobs that haven’t yet materialized appeared first on The Hechinger Report .
A trending AI song went viral, but in my classroom, it did something even more powerful: it unlocked student voice.
When I walked into my first classroom almost a decade ago, I had no idea how many “first days” I would experience--and how each one would teach me something new.
Schools have seen rising problems with student behavior since the pandemic. For too many K-12 districts, these student behavior challenges are leading to violence against teachers.
For the last two years, conversations about AI in education have tended to fall into two camps: excitement about efficiency or fear of replacement. Teachers worry they’ll lose authenticity.
AI plays a supportive educational role for nearly 70 percent of top-performing math students asked about their study habits, according to a new survey.
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Karl Rectanus brings his edtech evidence background to the nation's original science of reading organization — and is betting on outcomes-based contracting to close the literacy gap.
K-12 IT leaders are under pressure from all sides--rising cyberattacks, the end of Windows 10 support, and the need for powerful new learning tools.
Consider the work of a personal trainer. They can explain and model a workout perfectly, but if the athlete isn’t the one doing the lifting, their muscles won’t grow. The same is true for student learning.
Have you ever been to an escape room? For those unfamiliar with the term, an escape room is a structured, problem-solving experience where participants are locked in a room and must use their wits, tenacity, and deductive skills to find a way out.
When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically take priority. Another essential component of fluent reading, however, is learning to read high-frequency and irregular words.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how businesses operate, how students learn and how communities solve complex problems. From predictive analytics to generative design and autonomous systems, AI is becoming foundational to innovation across industries. What was once a competitive advantage is quickly becoming a baseline expectation. Recognizing this shift, the Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Charleston created the AI Innovation Challenge to empower students to leverage AI in tackling real-world societal issues. This momentum is especially powerful among younger…
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Building a strong foundation in math during elementary and middle school is essential for success in the later grades. Because each concept builds on the last, students must truly grasp the material before moving forward.
How a “context audit” with ChatGPT can help educators align AI tools with their teaching philosophy, pedagogy, and classroom goals. The post Defining Your Philosophy of Education for the AI Age appeared first on Getting Smart .
Conversations with Kevin Hogan: KidWind founder Michael Arquin and veteran coach Morgan Berkgren on why competing with wind turbines and solar homes may be education's best model for real-world learning.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—Lerner Publishing Group, a leading publisher of K-12 educational materials, is proud to announce the launch of Dr. Gholdy ... Read more
America’s special education system is facing a slow-motion collapse. Nearly 8 million students now receive services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but the number of qualified teachers and related service providers continues to shrink.
District leaders across the country are grappling with a deepening crisis: Student mental and behavioral health needs are growing more complex. In a recent national survey, 58 percent of school-based providers reported that student mental health has worsened, a noticeable jump from the previous year (46 percent).
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