The Chief Academic Officer of Ed-Tech Provider Kiddom Talks About Paths to Engaging Students
School districts looking to engage students will continue to need a robust virtual experience, even with the widespread return to in-person learning, says Kiddom Chief Academic Officer Abbas Manjee.
Feedback From Teachers and Parents Has Been Essential in Crafting Classroom Assessments, Dashboards, and More
Companies like DreamBox Learning and Cognitive ToyBox relied heavily on the input of classroom teachers and parents in bringing new products to market during the pandemic.
The Lynwood Unified School District in California Has Forged a Plan for Improving Ed Tech Use and Basic Connectivity
The Lynwood Unified School District in California is trying to find a way to create opportunities for students to use ed tech, in a city where 30 percent of families lack at-home internet connectivity.
Companies Need to Think About Everything From Sentence Structure to Delivery Methods, a Researcher Explains
Products delivered through extended-learning time can greatly benefit English learners who have lost academic opportunities during the pandemic, says academic researcher Madeline Mavrogordato.
Businesses Need to Look Beyond Hiring, One Organization's Chief Equity Officer Explains
Education businesses need to be intentional about building relationships with people of color in their workforce, explains Kelli Doss, the chief talent and equity officer at Reading Partners.
An Instructional Leader From the San Francisco Schools Argues Mathematics Learning Should De-emphasize Speed
A director of math and computer science instruction for the San Francisco schools calls for curriculum and assessment in the COVID era that address a broad array of students’ needs.
Education Company Leaders 'Need to Dig Deeper' in Supporting Workers, Says Author Jennifer Moss
Managers need to be able to recognize when employees are being pushed to the limits and be aware of their own biases, says Jennifer Moss, an author and an award-winning journalist.
School Systems Have Been Forced to Make Quick Decisions About Desperately Needed Products
Districts are using emergency spending authority to purchase a broader array of products than they did during pre-COVID days, according to vendors.
Finding Ways to Engage Students in the Digital Environment Has Become Critical
The future of the science education is likely to be blend of hands-on and digital components, predicts Christine Anne Royce, the past president of the National Science Teaching Association.
The San Diego School System's Math Strategy Has Been to Focus on "Just-in-Time" Support
San Diego’s school district has steered clear of diagnostic testing in favor of just-in-time learning focused on addressing student weaknesses, says Aly Martinez, a top math instructional coordinator.
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