Becoming a Google Certified Educator
Guest contributor Amber Anania (@msanania) is a 7th grade language arts teacher at Westfield Middle School who recently became a Google Certified Educator Level 1. In this post, she shares […]
Taking Time this Summer is an Absolute NEED for Educators
Burn-out: fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or intense activity (Dictionary.com, 2017) We have all been a victim of burn-out. While every individual regardless of age, intelligence, and […]
Six Fictional Teachers We Can Still Learn From
Have you ever considered that pop culture might be a good place to start when studying pedagogy? From the pages of books to screens of all sizes, fictional teachers can […]
Reflections of a CEO
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I always envisioned starting an article about a personal experience in my life with those particular words. Five-Star […]
Saving Money While Spending Money
One way to upgrade your school network infrastructure is by tapping into the dollars available via the federal E-Rate program that is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). E-Rate provides […]
The Truth about What is True: Teaching Students How to Think
This just in: Inner-city crime in the United States is reaching record levels. (Source: Donald Trump). You are three times more likely to be able to get a mortgage if […]
Device Collection: Not for the Faint of Heart
Our techs and schools work tirelessly at the end of the year to ensure that device collection goes smoothly. Though they expect the occasional problem, they don’t always anticipate some […]
Mindset Shift: Gearing Up for Failure
While watching the Indy 500, I began wondering how the amazing drivers got their start. I imagine my two daughters each tucked inside the cockpit of the car revving the […]
It Will Be There When You Return: A Guide to Taking Vacation Days
All too often I run across colleagues who are supposed to be on vacation but are often still working. How do I know they are working? Because they are sending […]
A Technology Coach’s Biggest Mistake: Part One
Getting teachers to adopt new practices with technology isn’t easy, and (despite what many people think) it isn’t because of age or how savvy they are with the newest gadgets. It’s […]
