Passion is a driving force in all facets of life, especially teaching and learning. Learning in Community Consolidated School District 59 (CCSD59) in the Chicago suburbs reflects the actual work being done in the world, empowers the learner, solves […]
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As a futurist and innovator, Tim Brown looks at emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and robotics to figure out where the […]
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part blog series on differentiation in the classroom. Click here for part one.
Differentiation is an instructional strategy employed by many classroom teachers around the world. It is based on the […]
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On the first day of school, I issue my students a PASSPORT (which stands for Preparing All Students for Success by Participating in an Ongoing Real-world simulation using Technology) and explain that their yearlong adventure to “Johnsonville” […]
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Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part blog series on differentiation.
By Kelsey Bednar
Differentiation is an instructional strategy used at all levels of K-12 education to meet the needs of students with diverse abilities. Though widely […]
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The project-based learning (PBL) trend is sweeping schools across the nation, and my special ed (SPED) classroom is no exception. Students in my classroom have a variety of disabilities, which makes specialized instruction in content areas […]
Read MoreEditor's note: This post is a follow-up from the previous article "Five Domains of a Future Ready Learner".
By David Reese | April 4th, 2017
My second trip to Istanbul to teach was during the beginning of the crisis in Syria. Thousands upon […]
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I have the amazing opportunity to work with educators across the United States and around the world. One of my first conversations always revolves around what matters. Recently, I worked with educators from the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and […]
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As a new teacher, I remember listening intently to my school leader share new initiatives we would be required to implement. As I feverishly took notes, two veteran teachers looked at me and told me to “not waste my time”. They went on to explain […]
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Millennials today have too much student loan debt and are entering a workforce with not enough employment demand. Part of that stems from unrealistic expectations set by parents, colleges, and even K-12 institutions.
Ten years ago, I think we […]
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