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.
With the rise of smartphones and other devices, there is constant analysis on how technology and their apps are affecting students. Is device banning the way to go? Kevin Kuckkan from Deledao writes in response to policies implemented by the Los Angeles Unified School District and what schools can do to for innovative learning solutions.
One of the most important times in young children’s lives is during recess, physical education, or other times of active movement. Not only does it allow them to be active, but it’s also a time for learning new skills and a chance to socialize freely with others in their age group. Whether school is out for the summer or playtime is in full swing, you need to make sure everything is up to date and not putting anyone in danger. As such, here’s a checklist to go through to see if you’re providing a worry-free time of activity and fun.
As we want to provide for the needs of all our students and other constituents, we want to carefully consider transportation for our school and events. School buses and other vehicles are specifically made to keep all riders safe and provide a way for all travelers, regardless of individual physical limitations, to get to and from your building. This article will provide thoughts to consider as you shop for vehicles to meet your specific needs, particularly for those with a physical disability.
In 2021, 1 in 4 children—or 18.4 million kids—were in an immigrant family, up from 1 in 5 children in the early 2000s, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. They are the fastest-growing segment of school-age students, and districts need to understand their potential to help them succeed. From encouraging family engagement to expanding the curriculum to include a variety of cultures and backgrounds, there are many steps administrators can take to build relationships with English learner and immigrant families.
