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Courageous Conversations: Let’s Talk about Fighting Racism

The CoolCatTeacher

Now in the age of COVID-19 the TGR Foundation and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources, empowering educators with new strategies to support student success far beyond school campuses. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

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Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

eSchool News

Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  These resources, sourced from trusted partners, are aligned to state and national standards and help educators bring the outside world into teaching and learning every day. 

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Join Us in Chicago for the Fourth Annual Global Leadership Summit - March 15, 2019

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This professional learning event includes thought-provoking practitioner and expert panelists, student speakers, and an interactive design thinking challenge on "How can schools cultivate a culture of changemaking?" His course load typically includes sections on comparative religions, world cultures, sociology, and capstone.

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Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

edWeb.net

He is passionate about continuous improvement, enjoys engaging in global professional learning networks, and serves on numerous local and national boards. He says, “We need to teach students the way they want to learn, not necessarily how we were taught.” Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar has worked in education since 2004.

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3 Actionable Ways to be a Courageous School Leader Today

EdTechTeam

I think back to August of 2004 when I interviewed for my first teaching position. She is ecstatic to lead the work as we transition into 21st century classrooms through blended learning opportunities, BYOD, professional learning for instructional technology and digitally connected classrooms.

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Eyes on the Future: Building on COVID Lessons for Enriched Teaching and Learning

edWeb.net

Without devices and the tech tools needed for online learning, many students will not have a quality virtual education (especially when remote teaching and learning happen every day!). Professional Learning. While schools had already built successful professional learning programs, COVID shifted some of their thinking.

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Five Steps to Ensure Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Join the Community.