NCHE

APRIL 1, 2025

The National Council for History Education (NCHE) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program (TPS). The Great Plains region is one of six across the country whose role is to provide subgrants to organizations seeking to include Library resources in their educational programming.

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Library Primary Sources Museum Historic Sites 130

TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Additionally, educational apps have found their place in children’s digital repertoire, promoting learning in various subjects such as language, math, science, coding, and creativity. Critical Thinking Skill Emphasize the development of critical thinking skills to help children navigate the vast amount of information available to them.

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Critical Thinking Professional Development Digital Resources Teaching 290

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

When moving to initiate sustainable change that will cultivate innovation acquire necessary resources, provide support (training, feedback, advice), empower educators through a certain level of autonomy, communicate effectively, and implement a shared decision-making practice. That and being digitally resilient.

Leadership 295

Leadership Professional Development Critical Thinking Educational Technology 295

ED Surge

MARCH 17, 2025

As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for whats ahead. Traditional education models, which focus on knowledge retention alone, arent enough. Professional development is a core part of this equation. How Can Schools Stay Ahead?

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Professional Development Tradition Critical Thinking Education 99

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2012

On Friday morning I attended a session facilitated by Dr. Gary Stager , a progressive educator whose work I have come to know over the past couple of years. Gary’s message is one that resonates with me and many other educators who frequent digital spaces. All around the world there are ideas that are put into action.

Pedagogy 309

Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking Cultures 309

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

Hundreds of educators from over ten different states and Canada descended upon my school last year to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. The annual Edscape Conference will once again be held at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ on Saturday October 19, 2013.

Professional Development 241

Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Leadership 241

ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. For example, we used Minecraft in one classroom long before Minecraft Education.

Education 136

Education K-12 Critical Thinking Public School 136

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Hundreds of educators from over seven different states and Canada will once again descend upon my school to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. The annual Edscape Conference will once again be held at New Milford High School in New Milford, NJ on Saturday October 13, 2012.

Professional Development 224

Professional Development Critical Thinking Leadership Educational Technology 224

ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). Having seen such positive changes firsthand, Elliott Levine , director of business development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ,

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K-12 Education Human Rights EdTech 141

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Below are some key elements commonly associated with an entrepreneurial mindset: Initiative Risk-taking Creativity Flexibility Critical thinking Problem Solving Resilience Innovation The elements above can be directly applied to your role as an educator. Be a continuous and curious learner This is a no-brainer for educators.

Leadership 241

Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking 241

Digital Promise

JULY 25, 2017

In 2014, I wrote – The problem with education in America is not the lack of excellence. Although we’ve made progress, inequities with regard to education opportunities remain a pressing issue. Many times, the problem is due to lack of vision, professional development, resources, or adequate support.

Education 113

Education Professional Development Critical Thinking Teaching 113

ED Surge

APRIL 30, 2025

Will AI be a tool for innovation or yet another factor widening educational gaps? As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access. So, how can educators ensure that AI is a force for progress rather than one that deepens divides?

K-12 58

K-12 Critical Thinking Public School Professional Development 58

Edthena

MARCH 14, 2016

As a professor of teacher education at University of Washington, Morva McDonald spent years researching and designing professional development for teachers. How does video fit into your larger vision for professional development and coaching at the school? This year Morva changed roles from professor to principal.

Professional Development 53

Professional Development K-12 Critical Thinking Teaching 53

ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. It's one thing to say: Go learn about AI.

Education 143

Education EdTech K-12 Humanities 143

The Hechinger Report

MAY 5, 2024

Education has become a major battleground for the attempted anti-racist paradigm shift of diversity, equity and inclusion work; mirroring society, this work remains stuck in a cycle of advancement and retaliation. Education administrators at all levels need to act now to resist a rising tide of efforts against social science knowledge.

K-12 125

K-12 Sociology Social Science Education 125

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2010

As part of my action plan associated with becoming a Google Certified Teacher, I decided to focus on training other educators about integrating these powerful web 2.0 Outside of my role as Principal of New Milford High School, I am the Director of Program Development for Project ABLE International. applications into their instruction.

Professional Development 150

Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Education 150

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, research increasingly shows that integrating knowledge-rich instruction across subjects is essential for improving literacy, critical thinking, and overall student success. Successful integration requires strategic planning and professional development to ensure teachers feel confident in implementing this approach.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Dynamic Learning Project is a classroom-based coaching program in which participating teachers are coached to use technology to support student engagement and promote the development of agency, as well as skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

Professional Development 133

Professional Development Critical Thinking Research Teaching 133

Studies Weekly

APRIL 21, 2025

Boosting Student Success with Studies Weekly at Empower Community School | Customer Success Story Apr 21, 2025 Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER Join us as we step inside Empower Community School to hear from educators dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences with the help of Studies Weekly. Attend the Learning Lab!

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Lesson Plan Professional Development Social Studies 52

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

It makes sense why so many educators are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

Project-Based Learning 186

Project-Based Learning Professional Development Tradition Critical Thinking 186

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Yet as schools break away from traditional models of education, new challenges emerge. We wanted to know: what do educators see as their top challenges? Students who participate in guided collaborative projects improve critical thinking and social skills needed for college and careers ( P21 , 2015). Why is this important?

K-12 120

K-12 Education Civics Middle School 120

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Education is an indispensable profession in our world today, as teachers play a pivotal role in equipping students for the challenges of the future, enabling them to be successful at every stage in life. Enhancing Teacher Practice Through Professional Development One resource every teacher needs is high-quality professional development.

Professional Development 112

Professional Development K-12 Critical Thinking Research 112

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This past year was eventful in education – we saw new measures to connect schools around the country , concepts like maker spaces, design thinking, and coding make their way into the mainstream, and teachers become more tech-savvy and connected. Looking to 2015, what will the new year bring for the future of education?

Education 114

Education Civics Pedagogy Lesson Plan 114

TCI

JANUARY 6, 2025

TCI, a leader in K-12 educational content and curriculum, is proud to announce that its K-6 and 7-12 Social Studies programs have received favorable reviews in the latest textbook adoption reports released by the Office of Instructional Materials & Library Services within the Mississippi Instructional Materials Review Board.

K-12 52

K-12 Social Studies Local History Critical Thinking 52

Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

While in some cases, technology is used in powerful ways to support students in developing critical thinking and collaboration skills, and to develop a sense of agency, in other situations it is used in things like drill and practice exercises, test prep, and reading online content.

Critical Thinking 127

Critical Thinking Professional Development Research Teaching 127

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Elementary education has traditionally prioritized English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often sidelining social studies. However, recent research highlights the crucial role of social studies instruction in developing strong reading skills. You can’t be a good citizen without reading or mathematics.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking 52

TCI

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By integrating classroom discussion strategies that promote movement, speaking, and listening, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. Facilitating productive discussions in the classroom is essential for developing critical thinking and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Social Studies Teaching Professional Development 52

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Impactful technology use is the ability of educators to use technology to develop their students’ skills in six imperative categories: agency, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and ability to select relevant technology tools.

Professional Development 127

Professional Development Critical Thinking Teaching Education 127

C3 Teachers

MARCH 14, 2025

Scaling Up: Bringing Inquiry to Every Classroom With a vision to implement one full inquiry in every K-6 classroom, we knew that professional development and support for teachers would be critical. As an administrator in a very large district, I found my content competing with other disciplines for professional development time.

Social Studies 40

Social Studies Public School Primary Sources Civic Engagement 40

ED Surge

JULY 17, 2023

These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world. How are we as educators using technology to transform learning? I also encourage schools to look beyond the devices.

Education 98

Education Middle School Library Professional Development 98

ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

What this makes abundantly clear is that the future of education depends directly on our commitment to the success of new teachers. From field placement to the critical first three years, K-12 schools and teacher prep programs must implement proven strategies to improve the quantity and quality of support that new teachers receive.

K-12 122

K-12 Classroom Management Professional Development Elementary School 122

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

As a special education teacher, I often encountered students who struggled with solving math problems. Vocabulary development : Just as students learn new words in ELA, with math storytelling they learn math vocabulary to enhance their understanding of the math concepts needed to solve problems.

Elementary School 127

Elementary School Project-Based Learning Professional Development Critical Thinking 127

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Department of Education’s National Education Technology Plan (2017) calls for “thoughtful intervention and attention” to close this digital use divide, namely by enabling educators to “design highly engaging and relevant learning experiences through technology.” New rubric guides classroom technology use.

Professional Development 105

Professional Development Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Critical Thinking 105

ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

But Barclay — a former Virginia math educator of the year — thought back to his own experience with a discouraging middle school teacher and decided to think through what the student was saying rather than dismiss it. So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education? Barclay says.

K-12 135

K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Pedagogy 135

ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators. That end-to-end process is creative thinking. How can we help educators overcome the fear of the unknown regarding AI?

Pedagogy 134

Pedagogy Advocacy K-12 Professional Development 134

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Elementary education has traditionally focused on English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often at the expense of social studies and science. However, research shows that these content-rich subjects play a vital role in literacy development by building background knowledge, strengthening comprehension, and expanding vocabulary.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Psychology Elementary School Tradition 52

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2022

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Teaching Civics K-12 Social Science 137