SEL Programs – PBIS, etc.
The value of SEL According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), SEL is “the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make […]
Learning Loss: How widespread is it and its effect?
Learning loss is not a new phenomenon or phrase, but you’ve probably heard it more than ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As students spend more time experiencing non-traditional learning environments, the potential for a gap in their learning increases. But how pervasive is this issue, and how will it impact the future […]
The Rejuvenation of After School Programs
Why were afterschool programs struggling? One of the main reasons that afterschool programs screeched to a halt in 2020 and 2021 was the lack of funding. Especially for low-income school districts, much of the public school funding went to supporting remote learning programs, leaving less money for tutoring. In order to have afterschool programs during […]
Challenges and Recovery: Loss and Opportunities
For over a year, the feeling of loss has run rampant across the educational landscape. The shifts in learning environments, hiring shortages, and unexpected staff exits from the profession ultimately impact the ways teachers teach and students learn. Compounded with irregularities in time and schedules, one can conclude that the future of education can no […]
Crossing the Bridge from Learning Loss to Learning Gains & The Future
Many schools, in many places, are still struggling with the question: how do we catch up? There’s not an easy answer to this; we know that. However, if we’re going to make sure students find success, it’s essential to take a closer look at both learning loss and learning gains. Like many other regions, the […]
How Schools are Building Tutoring Programs
Administrators have been working to find solutions to bring their learners up to speed, one of which is beefing up tutoring programs in the school. But how is it being done, and is it an effective method? Let’s explore more! Putting coronavirus relief money to work During the pandemic, the Biden administration launched the American […]
Learning Loss and Recovery
Challenges from getting along with others on the playground to holding a pencil are everyday occurrences that teachers are facing. Keeping students engaged has been a constant struggle these past few years. School districts need to be creative when it comes to addressing the learning loss of their students. Schedule Having a flexible schedule has […]
Congratulations to these 2021 Recognized Companies!
Tech & Learning, a leading edtech publication, recently released its Awards of Excellence: Best of 2021Â highlighting standout products that support teaching and learning in our schools. The Tech & Learning judges were impressed with the creativity presented by our Best of 2021 nominees, many of whom found new and innovative ways to use technology […]
Digital Literacy
Elementary School Resources such as read-aloud, videos, and online activities that encourage students to learn the importance of being a good digital citizen are essential. For example, I have used programs like Google’s internet safety curriculum, Interland. However, I have found it lacks the ethical use component. This required me to supplement with another program. […]
Problem Solving Technology for K-12 Schools
Problem Solving Technology for K-12 Schools Education + Technology = The Future. We’ve seen this equation come to life and evolve over the last two years, as virtual learning has become necessary for teachers and students everywhere. Technology cannot only bring learning and text to life for students, but it also can solve some of […]
Real World Classroom Tech Issues
Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 Happy 2022! Before our winter break, I received an email to upgrade an application on my school-issued laptop. This seemed suspicious since updates had happened automatically for the last five years when I connected to our network. Rereading the email, I visualized a decision map and contemplated my course […]
Agile: June through December 2021 Update
Download Our June through December 2021 Update: Update your data. Update your strategy! Agile is the success machine, behind the scenes, for organizations in the business of Education. Agile is the only education market data provider to focus exclusively on Education and compiles data from hundreds of sources to provide the most complete and accurate […]
Digital Literacy — What’s Changed and What’s NEW
In a world that operates increasingly online, digital literacy is becoming increasingly essential to include in K-12 education. Unfortunately, many adults struggle with digital literacy as it is. For example, a 2019 Pew Research study found that 49% of American adults have no idea what private browsing is. However, the same study did find that younger adults […]
School Safety – New Approaches, Technologies + Concerns
School Safety – New Approaches, Technologies + Concerns New concerns The meaning of safety changed for the world in general on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly, it was imperative that social distancing and other preventative measures were being taken to prevent the spread of sickness. Safety has always been important to educators, but […]
Let’s Discuss how Agile can Help!
Learn how Agile Education Marketing can help your business with our various products and services. Download our Product and Services Catalog Why and what data points are important for driving your business growth? Agile is the only data provider that conducts two comprehensive district-level updates annually. District sizes, school personnel, higher education, libraries, and title […]
How to Improve Communication with Educators
Here are some of our suggestions for improving communication with educators in your current roster: 1. Schedule regular check-ins The education sector — especially now — is constantly changing. Remote teaching sessions are becoming the new normal, and teachers are still trying to find ways to cope with this major transformation in their day-to-day. Opening […]
Updated Social Media Landscape: How to Connect with Education Leaders
According to the 2020 Educator Confidence Report created by the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Learning Company in collaboration with YouGov, 73% of teachers feel that the experience with distance learning over the last two years has made it evident that technology in teaching and learning is here to stay. Educators understand the necessity of edtech today, and it’s […]
How Important is Networking for Edtech Professionals?
As an edtech professional, expanding your network is an effective way to gain leads and grow your outreach to teachers and other education decision-makers. Here are a few examples of ways to network in your industry:Â Get on social media It’s also a networking platform, providing the opportunity to search for other edtech professionals. This […]
Virtual Learning is Here to Stay
Meredith Biesinger Title 1, Small district, Rural/Town district, K-12 Of course, there was an overwhelming response for schools to return to in-person learning last year, even more so this year. However, many students and their families opt to continue with virtual school when given a chance. From a survey of 1,000 parents of K–12 students, 45 percent […]
The Digital Divide
Teresa Marchant Title 1, Medium district, Suburban, K-6 D-Devices These include computers, hot spots, training, and support for students and parents is vital for student success. In our district, parents and students can check them out for short-term or long-term use. I- Integrating Using technology in a classroom ensures that educators and students are ready […]
How Timing and Ed. Tech Made Teaching and Learning Better
By Craig Perrier Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 It had been just 20 months after laptops were introduced to each student and those pre-COVID years seem nostalgic. The pre 1:1 experience, however, seems like a century ago. This is largely because what was perceived as a radical change in teaching and learning or something […]
The Decisions and Impacts of School Choice 2021
Meredith Biesinger Title 1, Small district, Rural/Town district, K-12 Once upon a time, there used to be limited K-12 education options for students and their families. However, so many options are available that it can be overwhelming for families to decide on the best fit for their child. It can also be equally overwhelming for […]
School Choice Enrollment
Teresa Marchant Title 1, Medium district, Suburban, K-6 Why this Topic is Important Parents who homeschool are not public education’s enemies. However, there needs to be an open discussion of its impact on schools. The loss of enrollment means failing state and federal dollars for schools. Those funds are essential to run programs, pay for […]
Seeing Now as a way to Better
Craig Perrier Title 1, Large district, Urban, 9-12 About a month into this school year, a colleague shared clarifying and jarring sentiments. He said, “it feels like we are acting as if everything is normal again.” His comment gave me immediate pause. And as I mentally scanned the current landscape of our school system – […]