How one principal is generating CTE excitement
Getting teachers involved in CTE programming is easy when they’re teaching courses they’re passionate about, says this principal.
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Easy to learn, hard to master: A lesson schools need from video games
Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, famously said the best video games are “easy to learn, hard to master.” Game designers call it Bushnell’s Law. It is why we lose track of time playing Tetris, Mario, or Minecraft. We jump in quickly, succeed at something small, and feel capable. But just as quickly, the layers…
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Some lessons fade and some last for years. Why?
The answer lies in the power of moments—the moments that make learning not just an intellectual exercise, but an emotional experience.
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Here is what superintendents value most about learning this summer
See how superintendents judge the success of summer learning and what prevents students from attending.
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How to target student outcomes through esports
Esports is improving absenteeism and discipline issues in the Brigantine Public School District. How? Because it gets kids excited about coming to school.
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The illusion of the ‘A’: Why short-term success shouldn’t define long-term learning
If the ultimate goal of education is to prepare students for life, then our focus must shift from rewarding fleeting success to fostering genuine understanding that lasts.
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ROI and LOI: 2 important tools to tackle budget season
Return on investment (ROI) and learn on investment (LOI)—can help leaders make informed and balanced decisions and protect initiatives that are essential for student success.
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5 reasons homeschooling might be more appealing to parents
Bullying topped parents’ list of concerns when it comes to their child’s education. What else is on their mind?
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How to determine the college- and career-readiness of your school system
Ready to move forward? Focus on the student experience. Keep aligning instructional expectations toward real-world application. Personalize. Build partnerships. And make data-based decisions based on outcome data.
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Go beyond career-ready: Get career active
K12’s new approach to college and career readiness must be grounded in the three ‘ships’: mentorship, internship, and apprenticeship.
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