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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware additional organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. The Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) & Future Ready Schools (FRS). Connect: www.all4ed.org , @all4ed | www.futureready.org , @FutureReady.

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Building culture and community takes more than a committee

eSchool News

Perception Matters At Southwest Middle School in Florida, the public perception of school librarians, especially at the secondary level, is a challenge these days. Our professional learning networks are in our regional groups, in other states, on social media, in professional literature sources, and presenting at conferences.

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Learn how the Alliance for Excellent Education can help you and your students! | @All4ed

TeacherCast

The Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington based advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are ready for success in college. Jeff sits down with Terri Schwartzbeck and Sam Patterson to discuss the Alliance for Excellent Education, Digital Learning Day and how you can have a Future Ready School.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Marks Second Anniversary with Expanded Career Readiness Resources and New Industry Partners Joining National Effort to Improve Student Outcomes

eSchool News

For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com , and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through Twitter and LinkedIn. .

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Nurturing the Neglected C (Communication) - #TCEA17

EdTechSandyK

Nurturing the Neglected C (Communication) Lisa Johnson Eanes ISD Check out Lisa's book Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students. Critically Evaluate Curation & Social Media: How has curation changed since you were in school? Why is email important? It's marketing.

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How to Cultivate Communication Skills in the Classroom

Shake Up Learning

A few weeks ago, I was given an advanced copy of Lisa Johnson’s new book, Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students. Chapter 6: Social Media. How do we cultivate these skills in our students? Inside the Book. Chapter 7: Curation. Let me tell you, it is!

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

Embracing digital learning in primary and secondary education offers several compelling advantages as we examine the importance of education in the digital age. In the digital age, this translates to incorporating varied digital media, adaptive technologies, and customizable learning pathways.