Leveraging Technology to Engage Students in Meaningful Career-Focused Learning

After 12 years of teaching in Florida’s public school system, Brian Tupper’s principal let him know he was considered a “non-fiction reading teacher”, rather than a World Cultures and Geography teacher. Frustrated with the educational system, Tupper […]

How to Prepare CTE Students for Technology’s Changing Landscape

Districts across the country revise and rewrite their academic visions, goals, and strategic plans every year. Professional development (PD) for administrators is embedded, and if the district has a comprehensive strategy for teacher PD, best […]

Preparing for the Future with Emerging Technologies

The world is constantly changing which means that in our work as educators, we need to continue to push ourselves to learn about the innovations happening in the world. We are in the position to help students to build skills in the right areas so […]

Helping Students Build Future-Ready & SEL Skills

To prepare students with the skills that they need to be successful in the future, educators need to implement a variety of activities and digital tools. Students need to develop essential skills including communication, creativity, decision making, […]

3 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Your Classroom

Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must-have” skills in our workforce and society. Since creativity is crucial for learning, fostering creativity should be a […]

Preparing Students to Thrive in a Modern Workforce

A middle school English teacher explains how she incorporates STEM skills like problem-solving, formulas, and tech into her word-filled classroom.

With report after report touting the American economy’s need for STEM workers, school districts […]

How Project-Based Learning Aligns with Effective Teaching Frameworks

Sometimes, when teachers and school leaders hear about project-based learning (PBL), it sounds like a whole new thing. They can’t imagine adding any more to their already-full plates. They may think it’s so different from what they are already doing […]

How PBL Empowers Learners

PBL or project-based learning is happening in K-12 classrooms in ways that incorporate a deep understanding of content while infusing creative and empowering opportunities for students.  A third-grade student shares this reflection after her class […]

How to Connect with Students at the Start of the School Year

The start of each new school year is such an exciting time for educators and students. After the summer break, educators head back into their classrooms and schools, hopefully feeling recharged, excited for the new school year, and ready with a list […]

How to Plan Well-Designed, Innovative Lessons that Boost Student Engagement

The past school year has taught us all a lot of valuable lessons. In spite of the challenges that came with a year of “non-traditional” school and experiencing a “new normal,” we also saw tremendous gains in our professional skills and in our […]