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 […]
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. […]
Problem-solving Technology for K-12 schools
This past week we had a horrible snowstorm. Not unusual for February, but the snow, rain, and sub-zero temperatures caused havoc the following day for internet and cell phone providers. Thinking nothing of it, I bundled up and headed off to work. I was greeted by an intercom announcement stating the internet was down and concluded […]
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 […]
Celebrating Black History MonthÂ
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 […]
Don’t Bridge the Gap; build a New Road: Combatting Learning Loss in 2023
Don’t Bridge the Gap; Build a New Road: Combatting Learning Loss in 2023 Learning loss existed before Covid-19, and there was a definite learning gap before the pandemic. Covid-19 widened that gap and shined a bright light on what’s happening in K-12 education. The silver lining to all of this is now we know, or […]
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 […]
Opportunities to Supplement Services with Federal Funding in the K12 Market
Using funding correctly and on a budget has always been difficult to master in the educational system. However, in the past few years, the K12 Industry has taken a severe hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that the education business has had to change its tactics regarding selling to school districts and administrators. […]
How Education Companies and Their Products Can Help TeachersÂ
How Education Companies and Their Products Can Help Teachers Embracing Educational Technology How can more teachers integrate educational technology into their classrooms in a productive way that builds on their skills and improves learning? Teachers and administrators can have misconceptions about what technology usage means for their classrooms because they may not completely understand its […]
How will school districts respond to the funding cliff?
Learn more about how the upcoming funding cliff will impact school districts and how they will prepare for it. 2022 funding For the fiscal year 2022, the Department of Education was granted about $76.4 billion. This was the most significant increase for federal education programs in just about ten years, compared to the beginning of 2021, […]
The Importance of Data Hygiene and CRM Data Cleanup
Learn more about what digital literacy is and how it can be beneficial to students.
Programming Tips for Mobile Devices
Programming Tips For Mobile Devices Checking email is the most popular activity on smartphones. The widespread use of mobile devices has created new challenges for email designers and programmers. Now, instead of designing and programming for a standard monitor size, you’ve got to think about how your content will display on everything from a 54″ […]