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How Big Is the K-12 EdTech Market?

By LeiLani Cauthen The U.S. K–12 education sector spent $35.8 billion on educational technology in 2020, covering hardware, major software systems, digital curriculum, and…

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Teacher Shortage: Who Will Teach Our Children?

By Franklin Schargel The United States is confronting a severe crisis in education: trained teachers are leaving classrooms faster than new teachers…

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Register for the 2021 National Literacy Summit

For the third consecutive year, the 2021 National Literacy Summit will be held virtually on Tuesday, November 9, from 8:30 a.m. to…

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How to Complain Constructively This New Year

The Fine Art of Complaining: When Complaints Help and When They Hurt By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Some people enjoy complaining;…

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How Gaming Builds Real-World Skills

By Tamara Fyke As an educator and parent invested in children’s well-being, I recognize the ongoing tension between screen time and real-life…

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Podcast: How Esports Boost Academic Achievement

Esports in K–12 Education: Boosting Attendance, Engagement, and Lifelong Opportunities Esports and video game-based learning are emerging as powerful tools to re-engage…

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After High School: College, Careers, Apprenticeships and Gap Years

When high school ends, the next step doesn’t have to be a traditional four-year university. Many students today choose alternative paths that…

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Effective Teaching Strategies for Children

Guest article written by Lori Fettner I first realized there was something different about Binta when I handed her an alphabet book…

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Are Schools Becoming Overly Dependent on Technology?

Many educators and parents ask: are today’s classrooms becoming too dependent on technology? This question touches on complex political and economic concerns,…

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