Get Ready for Student Testing

Get Ready for Student Testing

Teachers report spending as much as 20 to 50 percent of the school year preparing students for tests and assessments, including learning test language and format, and practicing multiple choice questions. You could win back more time for learning by incorporating testing more organically within your daily lessons. Tips for getting students ready for testing: … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement in 2023

5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement in 2023

Design your classroom around these 5 tips to boost student engagement this year. Like social media community guidelines, creating your classroom or community guidelines lets you share your expectations for proper classroom behavior. Doing so will help foster a safe environment where students can share their experiences and input. Create accountability for students by having … Continue reading →

Boosting STEM Diversity in 2023

Providing a strong STEM foundation in K-12 schools is necessary to prepare students for well-paying, in-demand jobs; however, our education system has a history of leaving underrepresented groups in STEM behind in their academic preparation. To advance STEM diversity, The U.S. Department of Education announced on December 7, 2022, that it launched itsRaise the Bar: … Continue reading →

The Educational Trends of 2023 [Highlights]

Staying ahead of the needs of educators and schools means tracking these important educational trends. As schools continue struggling with teacher burnout and attrition, attracting and retaining teachers will be essential to maintaining quality instruction. Currently, Florida ranks number one with the highest teacher shortage. Schools will need to reassess which educational solutions from edtech … Continue reading →

Top K-12 Educational Events You Should Attend in 2023

Top K-12 Educational Events You Should Attend in 2023

Meeting old and new contacts within the education space in 2022 was a refreshing change from social distancing. Our Sales Team had energizing conversations with resellers and educators about trending K-12 products and the future of education. We can’t wait to connect with trendsetting K-12 vendors, resellers, and educators in this new year. Are these … Continue reading →

Our Top 5 Must-Read Posts of 2022

This year we covered game-changing K12 trends, including the unprecedented ESSER fund investments that promise to improve education across the country. Under the stewardship of K-12 leaders and educators, 2023 promises to be another eye-opening year in digital equity, STEAM, special education, and more as trendsetting educators dedicate themselves to accelerating education post-pandemic. While we … Continue reading →

Invest in Yourself: 8 Tips for Language Learning

Invest in Yourself: 8 Tips for Language Learning

Teaching strategies from language assistance programs and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to dual or bilingual education programs seek to build English language proficiency. But even if you’re not an ESL or bilingual teacher, you can accelerate English-language learning too. Growing your language skills in Spanish or another language can help you bridge … Continue reading →

Hilarious Holiday Memes for Teachers

Hilarious Holiday Memes for Teachers

Sometimes you need a little bit of humor to get through your day. Enjoy a laugh or two with these holiday teacher memes that we find amusing. Source:  We are Teachers Source:  Board Teachers Source: Someecards #Truth Source: MemeGenerator.net Enjoying too much holiday cheer Source: California Casualty What’s your go-to resource to manage teacher life? … Continue reading →

Making the Grade: Preparing Students for Spring Assessments

Making the Grade: Preparing Students for Spring Assessments

Spring testing is fast approaching. Over the past year, schools nationwide have been implementing evidenced-based initiatives to accelerate post-pandemic learning. Policymakers will use these upcoming state assessments to qualify the effectiveness of these initiatives, making spring assessments feel even more like high stakes testing than ever before. As a teacher, you might already be feeling … Continue reading →