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Polk schools get AT&T grant for S.T.E.M.
LAKELAND — Students at two Polk County schools will get some hands-on S.T.E.M. lessons thanks to grant money from AT&T.Winston Academy of
How to fix our crumbling schools
U.S. school infrastructure is failing. Time to find a new funding scheme.
22 Hilarious Tweets From Parents Who Are Really Ready For School To Start
For Adults, Lifelong Learning Happens The Old Fashioned Way
Even after high school or college, Americans keep on learning. While online tools make this easier than ever, a new study finds the vast majority of adults prefer taking classes in physical places.
How These Local Catholic Schools Accommodate All Religions
A look into how these local Catholic schools have integrated and accommodated students of all types of religious backgrounds.
How to keep children from skipping school
Beyond data, mentors can add a human touch and build relationships with at-risk students.
8 Reasons Why School Secretaries Deserve More Credit
It's not Administrative Assistant's Day. You didn't forget the flowers. Even though it's not a national day to say thanks to the secretary, there are at least 8 reasons why you should do it today anyway.
What Happens When an Ex-Google Executive Creates a School System?
Max Ventilla used to run a team that personalized your search results—now he wants to do the same for kids' education.
The real reason why poor kids perform worse in school
Ask, Listen, Do: How to Find Out What Kids Need From School
How can teachers make their classrooms truly child-centered? Justin Minkel shares some strategies on how to figure out students’ individual needs—starting with asking them.
How Can Schools Tap Into Parent Power For the Good of Students?
A program pays teachers to visit students at home and meet with their family. The home visits have helped parents become better-informed advocates for their kids and stronger allies with teachers.
How Teachers Are Turning to Social Media to Extend Learning
Teachers are expanding the school day and enhancing learning through social media.
A virtual tour of blended-learning schools, so others can see how it’s done
When teachers want to try something new in the classroom, it helps if they can see what it looks like in action. They could ask another teacher down the hall. Or they might try to talk to other teachers on social media, perhaps in an education technology Twitter chat. But too often, these aspiring innovators …
Helping Young Children Learn to Make Friends
With school starting up again, it’s important that parents think about ways they can help their children succeed not only academically, but also socially.
How One Middle School Cut Discipline Referrals By 98 Percent in Just One Year
Redland revitalized the overall school climate by responding to the unique needs of middle schoolers.
What Grants and Loans Are Available to Family Child Care Providers?
what SBA grants and loans are available to family child care providers
Why I Hate School But Love Education
Learning grants are building STEAM at area schools
To continue to get students more deeply involved into education, local school districts are turning to STEAM programs – an acronym for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics – to
What’s the Purpose of Homework?
How ESSA Affects Your Child’s School
Learn about the changes this new education law makes to schools during this live expert chat.
