Edtech’s ‘Privacy Pledge’ Is Going Away. That Doesn’t Mean Student Data Is Safe.
The Student Privacy Pledge was recently retired. But that doesn’t mean that student privacy is safe from threat.
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Parents and Teens Agree Social Media Can Be Harmful — But How Much?
Finally something teens and their parents can agree on: Social media isn’t great for young people’s mental health. But how …
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As Schools Prioritize Digital Literacy, My Students Are Being Left Behind
“Over the past three years, I have seen my students’ gaps in knowledge regarding internet use and other basic digital …
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Acceptance is Key to Mental Health for LGBTQ+ Youth, Data Shows
The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, released a new report that gives a state-by-state …
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From Her Perch at the Front Desk, This School Staffer Helps Kids Show Up Each Day
For Role Call, we spoke with Nancy Muñoz about how her work at a middle school includes answering phone calls, …
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How Large Print Books Create a ‘Virtuous Cycle’ for All Readers
National research shows that improved literacy achievement begins (and ends) with student engagement.
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When Teachers Left My School, I Felt Like a Failure. Here’s What I Learned.
“My job as a school leader is to create the conditions for my students and teachers to achieve every day …
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Students Are Unmotivated to Learn. Would Consulting Them For Curriculum Help?
Student interest in showing up for school is a thorny problem. Some believe that refocusing curriculum more tightly on student …
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Maximizing Tier 1 Instruction: Strategies and Benefits of Effective Scaffolding [Infographic]
Scaffolding in Tier 1 instruction helps all students access grade-level content by providing temporary support that is gradually removed as …
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What Will Districts Do With All Those Empty School Buildings? Some Look to Fill Them With Younger Kids
With school closures on the rise from declining enrollment, some districts are converting these empty buildings into much-needed early learning …
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