Mico-Credentials: Short and Focused Content, With A BIG Impact
Mico-Credentials: Short and Focused Content, With A BIG Impact Micro-credentials in K-12 education are gaining popularity in the education space right now. To understand the basics of this concept, think of the design of a video game. Or, turn on a gaming platform. Most major games include an accompanying set of badges or achievements. Players […]
Launching (or Upgrading) Schools’ Flipped Classrooms
Launching (or Upgrading) Schools’ Flipped Classrooms The 21st century has introduced an encyclopedia of educational trends, frameworks, and innovations. Collectively, they have attempted to impact nearly every aspect of the K-12 educational experience. Predictably, some initiatives have gone by the wayside. Others have endured. What makes navigating this landscape even more complex is the variety […]
The Data Talk
The Data Talk I told my daughter I needed to write a blog post about using data wisely. She immediately replied, “Make sure to tell them about unlimited data! “I laughed, but then realized that she may have a point. Even though she thought I was talking about her cell phone usage, having multiple data […]
Teachers As Frontline Workers (Part 2): with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler (Teachers Quitting)
Teachers As Frontline Workers (Part 2): With Dr. Sheryl Ziegler (Teachers Quitting) Teachers As Frontline Workers (Part 2): With Dr. Sheryl Ziegler (Teachers Quitting) Video Series Part One Released On: Monday, 5.1.23 Webinar Hosts: Sheryl Ziegler (Therapist, Author, Media Contributor, Instructor, Public Speaker, and Podcast Leader) and Commentary by Ali Newcomb Provided by Agile Education Marketing Register To View […]
Celebrate Teachers!
Celebrate Teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner. This is a treasured time, not because of the gifts received but because it’s nice to be appreciated. Truth be told, teachers are and should be appreciated all year long. Think of all the many things you do in one day, or think of a […]
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Preparing for the End of the School Year
Preparing for the End of the School Year Students often ask me, “When does this class end?” to which I would answer, “Never. What you are learning here applies outside of school.” As you can imagine, this response gets expressions ranging from annoyance to confusion and enlightenment. But the point was delivered and reinforced – […]
ESSER Funding Ends in 2024…What Next?Â
ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds that were part of The American Rescue Plan Act passed on March 11, 2021, provided $122.7 billion in supplemental ESSER funding, known as the ESSER III. The funds allocated to local districts are meant to be flexible. Federal guidance outlines 20 different uses for ESSER III funds, and we […]
Early Childhood Education and K-12 Education Collaborations
The WHY of Early Childhood Education and K-12 Education Collaborations A child’s brain develops very quickly in the first five years of life. Having quality early learning is vital for their future success. Studies show the importance that educational programs have on a child’s social and academic growth. Many supporters understand this, but there are […]
Combating Teacher Shortages in 2023
Combatting Teacher Staffing Shortages Teaching staffing challenges are here to stay. Hopes of the issue being a short-term effect have been dashed. And no school type, level, or location is immune. Positioning your organization to be a partner in combating staffing shortages is both an act of self-preservation and an opportunity to be an innovator […]
Spring Cleaning in 2023
Spring Cleaning in 2023 It’s Time For…Spring Cleaning! I find myself looking at stacks of clutter that have built over the LONG winter months and ask myself if I have a problem because I’ve seen too many episodes of the Hoarders series. Something needs to be done because it’s not only in my classroom but […]
ASU+GSV 2023 Summit
Agile Education Marketing is attending this year’s ASU+GSV Summit Agile Education Marketing is attending this year’s ASU+GSV Summit taking place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego from April 17-19. Agile Education Marketing has led the market with unparalleled customer service and technical innovation, allowing automated updating of all leading sales and marketing platforms. […]
Step Into Spring!
Step Into Spring! Spring is here! Time for a fun lesson that embraces the season. I have always loved the symbolism behind the lifecycle of a caterpillar to a butterfly. Teaching students is much like living this lifecycle out as we watch them develop, spread their wings and turn into something magnificent! There are so […]
The Modern Education Assessment
The modern landscape of assessments and academic data collection is changing. Here is how to stay up-to-date with new ways to assess students.
Pandemic Learning Loss: Two Years Later
When speaking about learning loss and COVID closures, grasping the phenomenon’s impact on schools and how educators address it today will help your reach.
Quick Statistics on K-12 Educational Funding in America
Educational funding is more complex than a ballot vote. Agile Education Marketing has put together ideas for strategically expanding funding sources.
Student Well-Being
When students are happy and healthy, their education experience is boosted. But how do you achieve high student well-being?
Why Is School Climate So Important
The climate of safe schools and learning institutions is valuable and helps create a better environment for student success. Learn more about why this is true and what you can do to elevate your school’s climate.
The Status of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Student loan forgiveness could reduce debt for many Americans at a critical time. Learn more about student loan forgiveness in 2023.
The Importance of School Safety
The Importance of School Safety American public schools have been under increasing pressure to prioritize safety. For institutions across the nation, from K-12 schools and early learning to higher education, security in the school climate is becoming more valuable than ever. A supportive and safe environment is essential when it comes to creating a place […]
Mike LeClare: Agile Education Marketing Data
Mike LeClare and Agile Education Marketing Agile Education Marketing is a data collection, compilation, and marketing company that specializes in the education universe. In this video, Mike LeClare, a 10-year veteran of the company, will discuss the different data sets that Agile collects, the processes they use to ensure accuracy, and the differentiators that make […]
Supporting Student Well-Being
Supporting Student Well-Being The topic of student well-being has gained significant attention among educators since the COVID-19 pandemic. If we’re honest, anxiety cases and social isolation incidents are currently elevated among students and teachers. How is your school approaching student well-being? In my district, I co-sponsor a student organization that provides insight to our superintendent […]
Ruff Day at School?
For our elementary students, therapy dogs were just what the doctor ordered. Our students meet with “Fox,” our therapy dog, on a rotating schedule. Initially, the idea started with the K-2 librarian. He became a reading buddy at first, but then the idea grew. Having a therapy dog is not the same as having a […]
Tax Tips for Teachers
It’s officially tax season…cue the groans! Taxes are a task that few people look forward to. However, as a teacher, several deductions can be utilized to maximize your tax breaks. Check these out! The Educator Expense Tax Deduction If you were employed as a teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or teacher aide for students in kindergarten […]