How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework
Key points: In today’s diverse educational landscape, fostering a culturally responsive and sustaining framework is paramount for school leaders. This framework acknowledges and values the cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all students, creating an inclusive environment where every learner…
4 strategies that bring nature’s power to your classroom
Key points: I live in the state of Michigan, which means that a large chunk of the year is dominated by cold, dreary weather. I’ve noticed that my students tend to lack energy during these months. There’s a kind of…
Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders
Key points: The majority of K-12 edtech leaders say they believe AI can benefit education, and roughly one-third have a general AI initiative–but cybersecurity remains at the top of their priority lists, according to the 2024 State of Edtech District Leadership report…
Shaping the Future of Connectivity
Funds For Learning, the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape…
New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce
Key points: A new commission comprising policymakers, education leaders, business leaders, and education stakeholders from 16 states is tackling AI’s role in education from kindergarten through postsecondary programs, focusing on AI skill readiness and policy development. The Southern Regional Education…
Chief Releases Fit Mobile Cart for Interactive Displays
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Chief, a brand of Legrand | AV, today announced the launch of the Fit™ Mobile Cart for interactive displays. Engineered for adaptability and designed to redefine collaboration, this mobile cart sets a new standard in flexibility…
Student success is impacted by issues outside of school, survey finds
Key points: Educators believe the biggest obstacles to student success in school are tied to challenges outside the classroom, including mental health and behavior issues, according to a new report from McGraw Hill. While some educators worry that technology and…
Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience. Looking towards the future, the concepts of “smarter classrooms” emerge as a beacon of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and…
LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses
AUSTIN, Texas — LearnWith.AI, an educational technology startup passionate about harnessing technology to dramatically improve educational outcomes, today announced the launch of TeachTap, a groundbreaking mobile learning app that harnesses the power of generative AI to transform the way high…
Friday 5: Teacher stress
Key points: Educators have never had an easy job, but teacher stress and burnout are at chart-topping levels in schools across the nation. Securing new hires and maintaining educator retention remain challenging, and teacher stress seems to have ballooned in…