Spring has sprung, and this April we’ve been reading about social and emotional learning, getting a seat at the STEM community table, and post-pandemic staples. Check out some of our favorite recent reads and resources. Highlights and article links below! Communication and collaboration abound in SEL SEL, or social and emotional learning, is crucial to…
In this conversation with eSchool News’ Kevin Hogan for the podcast Innovations in Education, Diane Lauer talks about how COVID couldn’t stop teacher training. In fact, her work as Assistant Superintendent of Priority Programs and Academic Support at St. Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado became that much more important as professional development stayed a pandemic…
Distance learning doesn’t necessitate only online teaching Students need more opportunities to engage with learning Build classroom community by modeling and teaching with empathy In this #PLtogether Lounge Talk, we talked with Nina Gilbert about teaching with empathy as it relates to distance teaching and cultural responsiveness. Over the years, Nina who has a doctorate…
Do you know a teacher leader who deserves recognition for the impact they have had in their district this year? Good News! You can recognize them with a nomination for the Teacher Leader Impact Award. The award is meant to celebrate all the teachers leaders who take on all the “extra” to impact their broader…
Micro-credentials are an emerging method for helping teachers document their professional learning. They offer districts an innovative way to document teachers’ skills while allowing the teachers to share their progress with others via a digital badge. Organizations that want to issue micro-credentials to their teachers can accomplish that process via their Edthena partnership. Edthena brings…