Monthly Archives: March 2016
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Edtech aims to save time, combine resources
It’s no secret that teachers spend a lot of non-instructional time on paperwork. It seems as data tracking with students has improved, the amount of it ... -
4 Keys to Getting Reluctant Readers from ‘No’ to ‘Wow’
Interactive, multimedia environments can turn reading into something that students actually enjoy. By Ted Levine Reading is the most fundamental skill an early learner can develop ... -
Classroom Technology: Does it Really Make a Difference?
Public school teachers have a lot on their plate when it comes to measuring achievement. Student success is determined through assessments, graded materials and even technological ... -
HBCU to offer Queer Cultural Studies course
Bowie State University will become the first HBCU to offer a course in queer studies. The Historically Black University is being recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) ... -
Becoming Superman: How Americans Can Save the Nation’s Educational System
As referenced in the recent documentary, Waiting for Superman, the American educational system is not living up to it’s potential. Comparisons with other developed countries show ... -
Energizing the collaborative classroom
How tech tools can help teachers peak into the thinking and learning of even their shyest students. By Dr. Sheryl Abshire I am in my 41st ... -
Florida Senate denies parent request for required recess
Public elementary school parents in Florida wanted a guarantee that their children would get recess every day. known as the “recess moms,” these parents asked Florida legislature ... -
Students protest Albany State’s new mission statement
Last year, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Albany State University (ASU) was forced to merge with Darton State College, a predominately white institution. The merger ... -
3 Leadership Styles Similar to Transformational Leadership
A transformational school leader ensures students focus on their studies by being considerate of individuality, being charismatic in influencing them, and inspiring them. Instead of using ... -
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes education department over student loans
Senator Elizabeth Warren has written a blistering letter to the Department of Education’s acting Education Secretary John King regarding how the department handles student loan fraud. In ...