In an increasingly tumultuous time in education, how students are learning and engaging with their learning is changing every year. As classrooms evolve to meet the needs of a new generation, technology, policy, and creativity are reshaping how students learn and teachers instruct. We’ll be looking forward to 2026 and beyond to catch you up to date on educational outcomes and ways to best prepare.
In today’s data-rich environment, quick, focused conversations about students’ work and goals known as “data chats” can build relationships and boost academic achievement.
To prepare for these quick conversations, teachers gather information about the student’s performance, whether from local or state standardized assessments, performance-based assessments, or monitoring progress toward a goal. With Otus, these types of student data are centralized to make accessing the insights easy and efficient for educators.
You thought your carpet was clean, and yet there’s a patch that looks ominously darker. The dreaded phenomenon of carpet wicking strikes when you least expect it. Carpet wicking is a common frustration for facility managers. It jeopardizes the appearance and longevity of your carpet, turning a clean surface into a spotted mess.
Before discussing strategies to combat carpet wicking, let's unravel the mystery behind this annoying occurrence. By understanding the cause and effects, this article will guide you through preventive measures and effective solutions, helping you extend the carpet's life.
Summer learning loss has challenged educators each year going back decades. However, our understanding of what extended breaks mean for learners is evolving.
Based on advances in research methods as well as insights from real-world disruptions—most notably the COVID pandemic, the emerging picture of who is affected (and how much) is nuanced. Researchers are also looking into differences in how achievement is measured and gauging what prevention and recovery strategies are most effective.
The summer is a great time to clean your hard surface floors. Events and foot traffic are less frequent, giving time to apply waxing and other cleaning techniques and giving them time to dry. As you prepare your summer cleaning schedule, this blog will provide some considerations as you get ready to clean and make sure it’s done right.
Nowadays, you’ll often hear multiple references to the concept of the “supply chain.” It brings discussion of material shortages, transportation, and the global economy. But what does this all mean? In today’s article, we’ll look at exactly what the supply chain is and what education entities should consider now and in the years ahead.
Purchasing and business department continue to be an essential part of schools and other educational entities. They maintain a balanced budget, follow state and federal rules and regulations, and act as the liaison between their organization and the vendor. As we enter the fall and another school year, there is a lot to track and maintain an organized purchasing department. Today, we’ll give some reminders of things to check to have a successful start to the fall.
