This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. I’m in my fifth year teaching science to fifth and sixth graders, but, like every other teacher at the K-8 charter school where I work, I also teach reading. Literacy is a foundational skill for learning … Read More
Key points: I love the flexibility that comes with working in a school library. Each day, I interact with students and teachers across all subject areas. I began my career as a high school science teacher, teaching Advanced Placement Biology and Environmental Science. However, I changed career paths six years … Read More
Key points: Library databases, packed with rich and reliable content, are more than simply resources for students to reference when a research paper is due. They are also valuable teaching tools. Databases are essential for helping middle and high school students understand the value of research, appreciate the importance of … Read More
Click Here to Discover Some Innovative Ideas for School Libraries Editor’s note: This article on digital citizenship in schools originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Part of a Blog Series from the Emerging Technologies Committee Leveraging Technology for Improving School Wellness and Safety Sometimes it feels … Read More
Click Here to Discover Some Innovative Ideas for School Libraries During the pandemic era of “emergency teaching,” school systems across my state and around the country made deep investments in edtech resources. However, as we move into what some call the post-pandemic era, education stakeholders are searching for strategies to … Read More
Key points: School libraries have undergone a significant shift over the years, adapting to changes in technology, education philosophies, and the dynamic needs of students. Once simply a quiet space to check out books, libraries have evolved to provide students with a holistic and interactive learning experience. Over the past … Read More
Coding and robots are both natural tools for encouraging collaboration in the classroom. At Sewickley Academy, we have taken that collaboration to the next level by having Grade 5 students step into mentoring roles for our kindergarteners who are just being introduced to computer science. Here’s how we did it. … Read More
As part of our educational outreach to the community, PBS Reno createdCuriosity Classroom for preschool through 4th-graders. The program, which is free to schools and districts, uses on-air, online, and print resources to help parents, caregivers, and childhood educators prepare children for success. As we were researching trends in STEAM … Read More
Amid the havoc that the pandemic wreaked on our lives, there were important lessons to be learned. It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology … Read More
Engineering is arguably one of the most useful and relevant subjects in our schools today. Its impact on our world cannot be overstated. Engineers are the ones who help humanity reach the moon, explore the depths of the ocean, assist in the treatment of serious illnesses, and even design many … Read More
