Passwords…updates…captcha. These are just some of the small annoyances of being connected. We’re constantly reminded to safeguard our privacy, keep our security software up-to-date, and remember that we leave a digital footprint. Continue Reading
Lancelot had Guinevere, Rhett had Scarlett, and Romeo had Juliet – at least for awhile. Introduce teachers to technology, let them get to know each other, leave them alone together for awhile, and you have the making of another great love story. Continue Reading
Feb.
1
If you’ve ever had trouble logging on to ODYSSEYWARE to check your action items or view your messages, this can sometimes be as simple as an incorrectly typed password or an improperly saved password. Continue Reading
Cream with your coffee, popcorn with your movie, an autographed T-shirt with your concert.
In its simplest form, this is enrichment. It is taking anything in its most basic form and layering it with embellishments to make it more interesting, more enjoyable, or more beneficial. Continue Reading
For the last 10 years, Falls Career High School has been reaching out to students who, for their own unique reasons, left high school before graduating. For some it was an unplanned pregnancy. Others had to go to work to help their families meet financial obligations. Continue Reading
Jan.
27
According to a pilot study by the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future, teacher attrition has grown by 50 percent over the last fifteen years to 16.8 percent. In urban schools, the number is higher. In fact, in some schools and districts, the teacher dropout rate exceeds the student dropout rate. Continue Reading
Jan.
20
Next week, January 22-28, is National School Choice Week—only the second in history. Last year, more than 150 organizations came together with a shared mission: ensuring effective education options for every child. Why there should be any controversy surrounding school choice is a mystery. Continue Reading
Jan.
10
Chances are they’re not.
According to The ACT High School Profile Report: The Graduating Class of 2010, only 24 percent of high school seniors who took the ACT test in 2010 met its college-ready benchmarks in all four core subject areas. Continue Reading
When I first ventured into online learning 10 years ago, I remember giving a presentation and being asked “Why is Ed so special?” Oh, to be a fly in the room, witnessing the confused look on my face as I tried to figure out what to say next. Continue Reading
Jan.
3
For more than 11 years, Matt Weldon was a teacher and coach in rural Georgia. As a science teacher and a sports coach, he saw many kids go through the system. Many were successful; some were not. Those who were not were often enrolled in an alternative program. Continue Reading
