Education

IXL Officially Recognized by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a State-Approved Supplemental Literacy Program for Grades K-5

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IXL Officially Recognized by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a State-Approved Supplemental Literacy Program for Grades K-5

IXL, the personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been recognized as a High-Quality Evidence-Based Instructional Material for Early Literacy by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This designation allows eligible local education agencies in Missouri to request reimbursement for purchasing IXL Language Arts to enhance early literacy instruction. With … Read more

Fueling the Fire: Unleashing Student Potential through Motivation in Horizon 3 Education

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Fueling the Fire: Unleashing Student Potential through Motivation in Horizon 3 Education

Kayden, a student at Big Picture School, had always been interested in music production. Traditional schools didn’t offer much in the way of music production classes or opportunities for Kayden to pursue his passion. However, at Big Picture School, Kayden was able to create his own personal learning plan that focused on music production. He … Read more

Demand for civics education increases among students, yet it remains under-taught in schools.

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Demand for civics education increases among students, yet it remains under-taught in schools.

With just three weeks left before a fiercely contested U.S. election, it is crucial that the voices of students are heard, even those who are not yet eligible to vote. However, many students lack the necessary knowledge about civic issues to form informed opinions. This lack of knowledge is in part due to the decline … Read more

Exploring the Future of Education, Workforce Development, and Infrastructure with Katy Knight

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Exploring the Future of Education, Workforce Development, and Infrastructure with Katy Knight

In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer welcomes Katy Knight, President and Executive Director of the Siegel Family Endowment. We dive into the intersection of technology, society, and education, exploring how these elements shape our future. Mike referenced Katy’s appearance on The Cusp with Paul Fain in the open. Katy shares her journey … Read more

The Challenges of Implementing Initiatives in Public Education

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The Challenges of Implementing Initiatives in Public Education

Overview: Instructional Initiatives in schools are guided by our beliefs and motivations. Discover how to strike a balance between research and advice from practitioners. “I believe the task of philosophy is not to offer answers but to demonstrate how our perception of a problem can itself be part of the problem” – Slavoj Zizek. I … Read more

Revolutionizing K12 Education through Teletherapy featuring Kate Eberle Walker

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Revolutionizing K12 Education through Teletherapy featuring Kate Eberle Walker

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of Presence, to discuss the evolving landscape of special education and teletherapy in schools. Kate shares insights on how Presence is leveraging technology to address the growing demand for special education services amidst staffing shortages. Kate explores the impact … Read more

Education expert warns San Francisco schools against state intervention at all costs.

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Education expert warns San Francisco schools against state intervention at all costs.

San Francisco is facing a critical situation that must be addressed to prevent a state takeover of its schools. This urgent message comes from Carl A. Cohn, a highly respected educator who has been brought in to assist the city administrators appointed by Mayor London Breed in tackling the numerous crises plaguing the school district. … Read more

Importance of Collaborative and Immediate Action for Improving Data Science and Literacy Education in the U.S.

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Importance of Collaborative and Immediate Action for Improving Data Science and Literacy Education in the U.S.

Data is now everywhere in our lives, informing our decisions about which new show to watch, what path to take or whether to grab an umbrella. But it’s practically absent from the way our kids learn. Our approach to teaching data science and data literacy has hardly evolved since I started my teaching career in … Read more

Revolutionizing Education: The Impact of AI on the Teaching Landscape

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Revolutionizing Education: The Impact of AI on the Teaching Landscape

As educators, we have experienced numerous waves of innovation, but none are as powerful as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Many focus on how AI can personalize instruction or raise concerns about cheating, but the reality is that AI changes everything. It challenges not only what we teach but also how we teach and prepare students for … Read more

The financial crisis jeopardizing special needs education in England.

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The financial crisis jeopardizing special needs education in England.

Laleham Gap school in Kent does not have the typical noisy and bustling atmosphere of most schools in the UK. Headteacher Les Milton explains that this is because the students at his school, who have autism and communication needs, are highly sensitive to noise, touch, and light. “The building is designed with sound-absorbing materials, wide … Read more