High school transcripts on blockchain? It is happening Amazing discovery of lost books from early library of Christopher Columbus’ son Never too early to start with career exploration—using makerspaces A look at Florida’s changing population How early is too early to teach algebra?
Because it is spring–great gardening books for kids What is explicit instruction and how does it help children learn? Simple strategies can help students re-frame challenges as opportunities for growth The State of Preschool (research) What types of technology are teachers using in the classroom and is it effective?
5 Things You Should Know in Education News When Will K-12 Classrooms Scrap Those Age-Old, Rigid Desk-Chairs? CTE classes are popular but do they lead to jobs in the nations biggest industries? Educators are ready to innovate. Is your system? Teaching historical inquiry through media literacy and critical thinking Books that inspire kids to become…
High school does NOT have to be boring How 3 black male educators took a 7th grader from discipline problem to poetry champ Cool things—ruler that combines metric and imperial measurements 10 tips to ensure your website is ADA compliant Today’s inspiration—80 year old janitor comes to work expecting to clean. Instead, 800 students sing…
Each week, Executive Director Andrea Messina picks 5 things you should know in education news. Read. Learn. Share. Retweet. Can teachers rise to the challenge of only lecturing for 9 minutes? Opening a day care at this high school increased graduation rates The importance of play Did you know—2019 is the International Year of the…
Should high school students be fast-tracked to college READ ABOUT IT Being in school isn’t the same thing as learning READ ABOUT IT Amazing ways AI is revolutionizing education READ ABOUT IT Students doing PD with teachers = candid feedbackREAD ABOUT IT Should elementary schools teach poker? READ ABOUT IT
Each week, Executive Director Andrea Messina picks top stories in education news. #5ThingsYouShouldKnow Read. Learn. Share. Retweet. A high school class writes a successful bill—and gets it passed What if colleges were pressed to increase graduation rates like high schools are Are longer recesses better? FLDOE created Chancellor for Innovation position A guide to digital…
Each week, FSBA Executive Director Andrea Messina picks five top stories in education news. Read. Learn. Share. Retweet. A deep look into rural school districts based on survey responses from students who took the 2018 ACT exam Non-profit launches to teach new generation to be more skilled evaluators of digital content Pew Research Center survey…
5 Things You Should Know in Education News It seems a good bet that career and technical education will have more staying power than other reforms A Barbie in a wheelchair. Yay! A super-helpful version of the periodic table that helps you learn what the elements actually do (interactive, too!) Civics watch: Who’s running for…
Each week, Executive Director Andrea Messina selects 5 Things You Should Know in education news. Read. Learn. Share. Retweet. Designing for the Spectrum/Autism-friendly education design Why are schools not providing more real-world ways to teach young people traditional subjects? Elementary students participate in Amazing Shake to teach soft skills Citizenship in the digital age, an…