How to Combat the Challenges of Understaffed Elementary Schools
How to Combat the Challenges of Understaffed Elementary Schools It’s November and many school districts are still limping along with unfilled teaching positions. These positions are often referred to as critical shortage areas. On the top of the list has always been openings in special education. Other positions include speciality areas such as math, science, […]
Connecting With Educators Through Social + Digital Marketing: Segmentation (Part 2): With Kassidy Krown
Agile Video Series Connectingwith Educators Part 2 Connecting With Educators Through Social + Digital Marketing with Kassidy Krown Watch Now In the second installment of this video series, Kassidy will discuss: The importance of audience segmentation in social and digital advertising. Real-world examples of successful campaigns through segmentation. The different types of audience segmentation and […]
Social Emotional Consideration from a School Counselor’s Perspective
Social Emotional Consideration from a School Counselor’s Perspective The high school counselor position is one of the most interesting groups of I work with. Their influence on a student’s experiences happens throughout schooling and beyond. To that end, counselors must be able to nurture relationships with students despite not having a set class schedule. Moreover, […]
Where Are All of Our Teachers?
Teachers On Teaching Curated collection showcasing voices of real teachers on teaching today. In 2006, I was hired to teach Eleventh grade English for one of the largest and more affluent school districts in Texas; I felt like Cinderella. Unlike previous schools, there was an overflow of supplies delivered to my desk annually, and low […]
The ABC’S of Differentiation in Education
The ABC’S of Differentiation in Education Differentiation has always been an instructional model for educators. Basically, educators need to make changes in content, process, product, and environment to meet the diverse needs of their students. This is especially important because the elementary standards provide the building blocks of future learning. At an elementary level, typically, […]
Can We Have Your Attention, Please?
Can We Have Your Attention, Please? Let’s talk about attention spans. Are they shortening? Studies suggest that attention spans have shortened considerably over the last few decades. Why is that? Think about it: as adults, when was the last time you had an entire day completely free from digital distractions? No text messages, email notifications, […]
How to Engage Students with Shorter Attention Spans
How to Engage Students with Shorter Attention Spans In today’s vast and varying world of education, there are a few topics in which teachers in any school or district will find common ground. As you think about what items may be on this list – teacher pay, school safety, the use of technology – I […]
Elementary School Students & Their Attention Spans
Elementary School Students & Their Attention Spans Over the past 25 years, I have seen attention spans drastically decrease. These changes are both physical, social, and academic. In short, it is hard for young learners to sit and listen for long periods of time. However, elementary students have always had short attention spans. There are […]
What is Microlearning?
What is Microlearning? Microlearning is one of the latest buzzwords in education. When implemented correctly it can be used to help students become more engaged in their learning. By understanding the basics microlearning is and how to incorporate it into a classroom, you can better help those clients who are still on the fence regarding […]
Micro-Learning Through Digital Platforms
Micro-Learning Through Digital Platforms Education’s timeline was shifted by the COVID -19 pandemic. Seen as a turning point, practices, policies, and research that existed pre-pandemic have come under scrutiny. Still, tension between crisis management and reform exists. In short, the goals of leaders during a crisis scenario tends to emphasize the need to minimize damage […]
Let’s Get Digital! Why Micro-learning Works. Let’s Get Digital!
Let’s Get Digital! Why Micro-learning Works. Let’s Get Digital! By now, most of us are familiar with Micro-learning. Micro-learning is an educational strategy that refines complex concepts into compact, digestible knowledge. As the term suggests, it presents information in concise, short bursts, each focusing on a specific learning objective. Micro-learning is done in business training in professional […]
Agile School + Student Performance (ESSA) Data
ESSA stands for the Every Student Succeeds Act, a federal law in the United States that governs K-12 education policy. ESSA data refers to the various information and metrics collected under this legislation, such as student performance, school rankings, funding allocations, and educational program effectiveness. Businesses selling products and services to the US education market […]
The Summer Slide Problem And How To Prevent It
Learn more about what summer slide means and why administrators are worried about learning loss for students in the year’s off-months.
Teachers As Frontline Workers 2023 (Part 3): With Dr. Sheryl Ziegler (Emotional Safety)
Agile Video Series Teachers as Frontline Workers Part 3 Teachers As Frontline Workers (Emotional Safety) with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler Watch Now In the third installment of this video series, Sheryl will discuss: Emotional, Physical Safety, and Containment in Schools Real-life examples of proactive and practical measures schools can adopt that positively impact the teachers, students, […]
Reaching Every Parent Where They Are: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Reaching Every Parent Where They Are: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Communication is critical to any healthy relationship, which is undoubtedly true for schools, students, and parents. It’s no secret that students benefit in several ways when schools make an effort to foster healthy, strong relationships with families. Why is parent communication important? Studies suggest that parental […]
Communication Is Key To Effective Parent Communication
Communication is Key to Effective Parent Communication Communication is the key that opens relationships. As individuals and groups exchange information, both parties send and receive messages. These messages can have a positive or negative impact on further interactions. Over the years, I have learned the importance of effective communication with parents. As stakeholders, you can […]
Effective Parent Communication
Effective Parent Communication Schools are communities. And for communities to function with purpose, be nurturing, and foster innovation, effective communication needs to be at the center. What’s more, communication specifically with parents needs to be a priority. In fact, a 2020 survey conducted by Pew Research produced this finding regarding family engagement: “Information from the […]
Everything You Need To Know About Social-Emotional Learning
Learn more about students’ social-emotional learning and how it impacts other areas of their education.
Why Summer and Professional Development Are a Perfect Pair
Why Summer and Professional Development Are a Perfect Pair Professional development and personal fulfillment can be accomplished this summer for educators nationwide. We live in a time where learning is at our fingertips, and although teachers enjoy having some time off during the summer season, they are always actively preparing for the next school year. […]
ChatGPT Cheating
ChatGPT Cheating What to Know About ChatGPT Cheating The technology of artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, and it has definitely found its way into education. Specifically, the chatbot, ChatGPT, has caught the eye of educators and students alike because of its many uses, including the dangerous potential for cheating. If you’re […]
E-Rate Bidding Process
E-Rate Bidding Process When it comes to the E-Rate process, it can be overwhelming and applicants might not be sure where to start. We’ve put together this basic guide about what to know about bidding for resources with the E-Rate program. What Is E-Rate Bidding? E-Rate programs support schools and libraries to secure funding. “The […]
Agile Exhibited At ISTE 2023
Agile exhibited at iSTE 2023 We’re excited to see you at ISTE Philadelphia this year and want to know how Agile can help you, Let’s schedule a time to meet! 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 […]
The Value of an Educator: Teacher Appreciation Day
Teachers are extremely valuable to our society. Learn more about the realities of being a teacher in 2023.
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 […]