Key points: Helping students choose a career pathway that’s personally rewarding for them is one of the most important functions of a secondary education. High schools can fulfill this goal by giving students opportunities to explore a wide range of career options in the courses they provide. Programs and courses … Read More
Key points: We started working with an online education high school program about 10 years ago and have been expanding our use of online courses ever since. Serving about 1,100 students in grades 6-12, our school has built up its course offerings without having to add headcount. Along the way, … Read More
Key points: Two remarkable high school teachers changed the course of my life at a time when academics were the least of my concerns. Their belief in my potential and guidance helped me establish a solid foundation for my future and changed my life. This experience led me from a career … Read More
Key points: With an abundance of digital curriculum options in the marketplace, it can feel overwhelming for school administrators to find digital courses that meet the needs of their students. This is why I always recommend first identifying the challenges you aim to solve with digital courses and setting specific … Read More
Key points: I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator. For the past 13 years I have been honored to teach at Agora Cyber Charter School. Established in 2005, Agora Cyber Charter School is an online public school … Read More
Key points: We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement or alternative to traditional classroom learning. Part of this rapid change is because the full range of e-learning’s possibilities are … Read More
Key points: Teachers generally frown upon students who play video games in class, but a public school in the Bronx has found a way to use video game design as an educational tool–and the results are astounding. Students in the pilot program saw a significant improvement in their literacy skills … Read More
Key points: Incorporating game elements into lessons helps students feel more motivated and excited to participate. As a fourth-grade teacher, I’ve seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. “Games are among children’s favorite activities, especially for primary school students. Introducing games into … Read More
On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they lack confidence in their abilities. At the same time, the percentage of students who say they read for pleasure is declining: Fewer than … Read More
Key points: I grew up in the 1980s, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) was a big part of my teenage years. I was definitely a kid who fell through the cracks because I didn’t want people to notice me. As a high schooler with undiagnosed learning differences, who often felt … Read More
