Design an adaptive learning ecosystem
Steven Wyman-Blackburn

Years ago, educators at Fremont Middle School in Illinois provided students with engaging projects. But not until the 2015-16 school year did teachers have designated areas where students could work on assignments comfortably or have access to digital technology. Read more>>

Sponsored by AdvancED

Every institution, regardless of where you are today, can be better tomorrow. Although institutions may start at different points and experience varying circumstances, all can benefit from a framework of research-based tools, training, resources and customized technical assistance to move forward. Read more>>

How making kindness a priority benefits students
KQED

For many students in the U.S., the importance of being kind trails behind other cultural values. It matters that the young learn to be kind because a caring outlook is linked to positive life outcomes across multiple domains. For free societies to function, citizens need to look beyond narrow self-interest and consider the public good. Read more>>

Sponsored by Middlebury Interactive Languages

At Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey, Middlebury Interactive Languages is helping middle school students who were previously struggling in a traditional classroom setting thrive in their world language studies. Read more>>

How diplomas based on skill acquisition could change education
Hechinger Report

By 2021, students graduating from Maine high schools must show they have mastered specific skills to earn a high school diploma. Maine is the first state to pass such a law, though the idea of valuing skills over credits is increasingly popular around the country. Read more>>

Sponsored by Kronos Incorporated

Every K12 employee plays an important role in student achievement. The innovative Kronos for K-12 Education solutions are designed to create time and attendance efficiencies, allowing districts to spend less time on administrative processes and more time on academics and programs. Read more>>

A favorite subject returns to schools: recess
The Wall Street Journal

After years of cutting back on playtime to focus on test prep, school districts throughout the country are reassessing recess—with some bringing back the pastime or expanding it, citing academic and health benefits. Read more>>
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