By Zach Vander Veen Part Four: Transforming Data into Action Individualized Supports Expanding and tracking learning opportunities enables districts to implement, monitor, and manage Mult-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) more effectively. When districts capture and connect data across programs, they can tailor instruction to each student’s needs, abilities, and interests. That individualized attention—whether delivered through … Read more

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Teachers to Build a Stronger Classroom By James Sanders As a teacher, your New Year’s resolutions carry unique weight. You’re managing a classroom, following administrative policies, communicating with families, and attending to students’ academic and emotional needs—while still pursuing personal and professional goals. To make the process manageable, here are … Read more

By LeiLani Cauthen The Learning Counsel’s Digital Transition Survey 2020 explored how schools are approaching the move to digital learning. The survey results reveal a consistent pattern: most schools rate themselves as further along in the digital transition than objective measures suggest. Many leaders also lack a clear understanding of how far digital tools and … Read more

By Trenton Goble As school districts across the country move into a well-deserved holiday break, many educators are also reaching the midpoint of what feels like the first full academic year since the pandemic. This school year has been especially demanding: teachers and administrators continue rebuilding routines, addressing learning gaps, and restoring classroom stability after … Read more

Discovery Education is inviting elementary educators across the United States to join the development of its newest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education, through a free, year-long trial. Individual teachers who wish to participate can claim their free trial directly through the Mystery Writing sign-up page or their school’s Discovery Education account. Mystery Writing is … Read more

By Kiran Kodithala Few technologies in our lifetimes have reshaped daily life as profoundly as cellular phones, the internet, and digital payments. Smartphones, in particular, integrated these advances and made them indispensable. Yet among these innovations, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out for its potential to redefine nearly every aspect of how we live, work, and … Read more

Sometimes we get lucky and meet people who genuinely want to make a difference—especially for young people. When I find someone like that, I work to cultivate and support the relationship. Over the past four years of running this site, I rarely recommend individuals by name, but I’m proud to introduce my colleague Ethan Sawyer, … Read more

Discovery Education Announces 13th Annual Fall VirtCon: A Free Virtual Professional Learning Conference for Educators Discovery Education invites teachers, administrators, and instructional leaders worldwide to attend its 13th annual Fall VirtCon. This free, no-cost virtual professional learning event will take place on Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern. VirtCon is designed … Read more

Tiggly Education Grant 2016 On April 21, 2016, the White House publicly recognized Tiggly for its role in advancing early STEM learning and affirmed the company’s commitment to supporting early education across the nation. As part of that commitment, Tiggly launched its inaugural Tiggly Education Grant to expand access to hands-on STEM learning tools for … Read more

One in four students reports being bullied during the school year, according to data from the National Bullying Prevention Center. Bullying in schools has long been a serious concern, and educators today must address it proactively. Creating a classroom that is safe from bullying supports not only academic achievement but also students’ emotional well‑being. Effective … Read more