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Study: Replacing public schools with unaccountable, privately-run charter...
Due to massive budget cuts to Wisconsin schools, Jeff Herringa is a librarian who, starting next year, will be the only librarian for five different Milwaukee schools. “If I were in one school five...
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Why American Colleges Are Becoming a Force for Inequality | The Atlantic
We like to view higher education as the "great equalizer" that leads to social mobility. But selective colleges have long been accused of perpetuating class divides, rather than blurring them. A recent...
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Most States’ School Funding Tumbles Since Recession, Study Finds | Bloomberg.com
More than two-thirds of U.S. states are spending less per child on schools than they were five years ago, a study found, showing how slowly governments are replacing funding that was cut because of the...
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Can Playing Minecraft Foster a Growth Mindset?
"My co-teacher Renee was sitting next to two students while they played within one of their Minecraft worlds on their iPads. Totally immersed, they hardly noticed that she was in their presence. Our...
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Sequester cuts hit hardest students and schools that can least afford the...
The across-the-board sequester cuts are not only hurting students and schools, but the cuts are falling unevenly and disproportionately hitting those who can least afford the loss, according to recent...
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Portage educators share teaching tactics with state peers - nwitimes.com
Portage educators share teaching tactics with state peers nwitimes.com 2015-10-03T23:45:00Z 2015-10-03T23:45:06Z Portage educators share teaching tactics with state peersJoyce Russell...
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Improved instruction is at the heart of literacy push - Philadelphia Public...
Philadelphia Public School Notebook Improved instruction is at the heart of literacy push Philadelphia Public School Notebook As part of this effort, 700 kindergarten-through-3rd-grade District...
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Summit Middle School principal Joel Rivera focuses on relationship building -...
Joel Rivera kept hopping up to grab more chairs.The conference room behind the Summit Middle School principal’s office overflowed with about 30 parents at the school’s monthly Parent TeacherBryan...
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Social Media Celebrates Educators With #WorldTeachersDay - CBS Local
Monday marks World Teachers' Day, commemorating teachers' organizations and educators across the globe. News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of Washington DCBryan Kay's insight:I chose this...
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8 K-12 tech tools to watch in 2015
"Over the last few years, technology has reshaped the classroom in many ways — and is continuing to do so. From digital textbooks and platforms that make teaching often-complex STEM subjects simpler to...
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Mom Is Following School Bus When She Sees An Officer With A Student — She...
Right outside of her daughter's school...Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to use for motivation or general ideas to become a better principal and educational leader.It is always important to...
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10 effective classroom management tips for every teacher
What’s the key factor that separates an effective teacher from an ineffective teacher? Certainly knowledge of the course’s subject matter is important, but let’s face facts—we all know teachers who...
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The emotional workload of teachers is too often ignored
Research shows nearly one in three Australian teachers are so unhappy in their profession they consider leaving within their first five years of employment.Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to...
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Breaking the Code: What Motivates Adult Learners?
The adult learner has enough responsibilities and burdens on his shoulders; create a course that is his ally. Here's how.Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to use for motivation or general...
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Our ugly war on teachers must end now
Republicans and Democrats can agree on one thing: Demonizing teachers. It's the "reformers" doing the most harm But Elise Gould of the Economic Policy Institute dug out perhaps the worst numbers in...
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State fines over education funding reach $5.2 million; money not paid - KIRO...
Washington lawmakers continue to rack up $100,000 a day in fines that were assessed against them by the Washington Supreme Court.Bryan Kay's insight:I hope this article provides insight on local,...
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These states spend more on prisons than colleges - Washington Post
State spending on corrections has outpaced funding for public education over the last three decades.Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to provide a better understanding on teacher issues.this...
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$10 million for Texas school bus seat belts largely spent elsewhere - KXAN.com
Six years after the Texas Legislature approved $10 million to equip more school buses with seat belts the money is gone, but little of it we…Bryan Kay's insight:I hope this article provides insight on...
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What Do "Future Ready" Students Look Like?
Read about the winners of the $1 million Hult Prize, which leverages student innovation to address global issues.Bryan Kay's insight:I hope this article provides insight on how to confront student...
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What Do "Future Ready" Students Look Like? | Edutopia
Read about the winners of the $1 million Hult Prize, which leverages student innovation to address global issues.Bryan Kay's insight:I hope this article provides insight on how to confront student...
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The Global Search for Education: Can Tech Help Students Learn?
a A new report, "Students, Computers, and Learning: Making the Connection," investigates the stats on crucial contemporary issues of technology and education. The author, Francesco Avvisati, is an...
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How the Internet Has Changed Bullying - The New Yorker
Maria Konnikova writes about how the Internet makes it harder to escape a bully—and easier to become one.Bryan Kay's insight:I hope this article provides insight on how to confront student issues as an...
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Dogs Teach Empathy, Prevent Bullying to At-Risk Youth in NYC Schools
For many at-risk youth in New York City, violence and crime is an inescapable fact of life.But Audrey Hendler is hoping to change that, with the help of about 25 four-legged teaching assistants.In...
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4 tips to combat baby bullying: Developing empathy and building community
"Developing empathy and building community should be at the heart of any high-quality early childhood program,” says Mary Sue Reese, director of the Winnetka Covenant Preschool. Social-emotional...
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15 Unusual (But Awesome) Websites to Use in the Classroom | Educational...
Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to inform me about the latest technology trends.As a future leader I want to incorporate technology in my school as much as possible. It is my duty to ensure...
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Make the best of iPad in your teaching with this wonderful interactive guide...
"iPad is a game-changer in education. It provides teachers with transformative means to create immersive and interactive lessons to engage students and enhance their learning. iPad has also opened up...
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7 Must Watch Videos on The Use of Chromebooks in Class ~ Educational...
Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to inform me about the latest technology trends.Technology is a great way to reach kids today. Google classroom is being utilized in the building I teach....
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Technology in education: What needs to change in 2016
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (https://www.youtube.com/editor)Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to inform me about the latest technology trends.Technology is a great way...
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Some Very Good Resources To Integrate iPad in Art Classrooms ~ Educational...
Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to inform me about the latest technology trends.In my school art is something the kids look forward to. Utilizing iPads in the classroom would be a great way...
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More Web Tools to Help You Integrate Technology in Class ~ Educational...
Bryan Kay's insight:I chose this resource to inform me about the latest technology trends.Technology is ever changing and in today's schools technology can be used to enhance the learning of every...
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