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 […]
Testing Pressure
It’s that time of year when educators spend hours preparing for the “test”. Dating back to the From the 1800s to today, with the Every Child Succeeds Act, there is a long history of standardized testing used in our school systems. These tests are developed to provide a snapshot into the learning and teaching that […]
Spring Break Ambitions
I was in a meeting last week that opened with this icebreaker prompt: What plans do you have for spring break? As I quickly arranged my wish list and turned to my “shoulder partner” to share, I thought, “when is spring break again?” The short answer, it is fast approaching…, and I better get started. […]
The Importance of Family Engagement
“Family Engagement” is one of the latest buzzwords in education. However, events planned by school districts are about more than just fun and games. Research on family engagement and activities supports their students’ and community’s academic and social needs. Furthermore, holding family events can shape the lives of all involved. Therefore, it is a vital […]
Flexible School Year Calendars Provide Relief, Retention, and Renewal
There is a growing trend amongst public K-12 schools throughout the country, and it is a shift in scheduling. Flexible school year calendars are a happy medium between a traditional school year calendar and a year-round calendar, providing relief, retention, and renewal. The verdict? Teachers approve, and so do students and their parents. A flexible […]
Connecting With Educators Through Social + Digital Marketing (Part 1): With Kassidy Krown
Agile Video Series Connecting With Educators Part 1 Connecting With Educators Through Social + Digital Marketing with Kassidy Krown Watch Now In the first installment of this video series, Mike and Verlan will discuss: Why organizations need to incorporate Social and Digital Marketing into their business strategy and why Social and Digital Marketing is such […]
Celebrating Black History Month
Black history month is celebrated in February. This is an excellent time of year to dedicate our learning to the lives of many famous black Americans. By incorporating technology, your students can learn many skills while learning about various periods. Collaborative Projects: Using software such as google documents or canvas allows students to create a shared document; […]
Classroom’s Latest Technology
Keeping up with the latest trends is a daunting task for teachers. I received my master’s degree in educational technology, and this is one of my passions as an educator. Technology can save time, reinforce teaching concepts, and engage students. Look no further; we have ideas and creative ways to help you improve your teaching […]
Engage and Grow
A common question among K-12 education is, “how do we engage our students?” Students in 2022 have a large variety of learning tools and resources that allow them to do the basics of fundamental learning while also allowing them to participate in STEM projects and tour landmarks virtually, such as The Smithsonian, as well as […]
The Importance of Planning Professional Learning Communities
“Professional Learning Communities” is not a new educational concept. However, essential strategies must be implemented to make them more effective. Being a district that has seen the evolution of PLCs, there are immediate strategies that should be implemented. Consider the following when evaluating the effectiveness of a PLC in a school or district. Agendas- The […]
Gratitude for Education Partners
A significant part of my work involves supporting high school teachers and helping them do their things well. Typically, this support consists of using instructional practices, assessing students, classroom management strategies, and implementing digital and traditional content resources. Ultimately, my support is designed to impact the learning experiences of students in a positive way. To […]
Dear Stakeholders, Thank you.
Dear Stakeholders, Thank you. Being thankful is a life skill that everyone should practice every day. We all have something to be grateful for. The Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner, and a heightened sense of gratitude comes with this holiday. With everything there is to be thankful for, there’s no doubt that teachers […]
Webinar: Data Enhancement and Learning Loss in the ESSA Era Part 2
Agile Video Series DataEnhancement Part 2 Data Enhancement And Learning Loss In The ESSA Era with Mike LeClare + Meredith Biesinger + Fekremariam “Fekre” Tefera Watch Now In the second installment of this video series, Mike + Meredith + Fekre will discuss: The latest learning loss and subject proficiency data. National level proficiency data broken […]
Free Guide: Email Marketing Best Practices
Everything you need to know to be an email marketing pro! Email has been a staple of the education marketer’s toolbox for a long time now. While it may not be the newest and shiniest marketing tactic, it’s one that can consistently deliver good quality leads and high ROI.
The Impact of Social Media in Education
Social media has transformed our lives in ways we could’ve never imagined just a few decades ago. Now, nearly 70% of Americans use social media in some form to stay connected with loved ones, share information, entertain themselves and stay informed with the news, according to the Pew Research Center. But social media isn’t just […]
Landing Pages: the Key to Higher Conversion
Most marketers understand the value of landing pages but many struggle with how to create landing pages that deliver on the promise of increased conversions. If you’re among those marketers looking for ways to increase your campaign response rates and improve your use of landing pages, watch this hour-long webinar. Boingnet CEO Dennis Kelly shares: The […]
Complying with CAN-SPAM
The CAN-SPAM Act was first enacted in 2003 and updated in 2009. The law establishes the rules for commercial email and commercial messages. It gives recipients the right to have a business stop emailing them, and outlines the penalties incurred for those who violate the law. Complying with the CAN-SPAM Act is quite easy. Don’t […]
Keep it Clean! The Importance of Data Hygiene to Sales and Marketing Efforts
Data is an education company’s most important asset. Accurate data allows company leaders to make good decisions about business initiatives. Creating marketing and sales programs that efficiently generate qualified leads depends on clean, accurate data. Maintaining data hygiene in databases means that each area of the company is working with the same data for an […]