This article was written and Published by Tom Vander Ark — July 11, 2024 Key Points Despite decades of investment, edtech has yet to achieve its intended transformative impact, largely due to insufficient R&D and the lack of a strong link between research and product development. Recent shifts emphasize the importance of understanding not only if […]

This article was written and Published by Lauraine Langreo — August 01, 2024  DigitalVision Vector   Educators and parents of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are optimistic about artificial intelligence’s potential to create more inclusive classrooms and close educational gaps between students with disabilities and those without, concludes a report from the Special Olympics Global Center […]

This article was written and Published by Aarika Guerrero on Jul 15, 2024 Key Points Alternative certification programs like iteach enable individuals from various professional backgrounds to become outstanding educators, enriching the classroom experience. These programs offer a flexible and supportive pathway to teaching credentials, making it possible for career changers and those with different […]

This article was written and Published by  Caitlynn Peetz — July 17, 2024 Special education teacher Chris Simley, left, places a coffee order at a table staffed by student Jon Hahn, volunteer Phil Tegeler, student Brianna Dewater, and student Mykala Robinson at Common Grounds coffee shop at Lincoln High in Lincoln, Neb., on Oct. 26, […]

This article was written and Published by Kara Arundel on July 19, 2024 Inclusive classrooms with specially designed instruction can benefit students with and without disabilities, two early childhood educators say. Erika Gunter (on left) and Shanique Royce share recommendations during the National Conference on School Leadership on July 16, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn., on […]

This article was written and Published by  Caitlynn Peetz — July 17, 2024 Special Ed. Policies Can Change Fast. Districts Can Help Families Navigate Them Special education teacher Chris Simley, left, places a coffee order at a table staffed by student Jon Hahn, volunteer Phil Tegeler, student Brianna Dewater, and student Mykala Robinson at Common […]

This article was written and Published by Eric Tucker on June 13, 2024  Leading educational and psychological measurement scientists are coming together to upgrade the standards that shape the future of assessment. The American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), along with the […]

This article was written and Published by Child Mind Institute on March 19, 2024  As part of our mission to transform children’s lives, the Child Mind Institute relentlessly pursues solutions to one of the defining public health crises of our time: a youth mental health epidemic, coupled with a substance abuse epidemic, that results in […]

This article was written and Published by InnovateEDU on June 23, 2024  Today, it is far too challenging for schools to determine if an edtech product is of sufficient quality to be used by teachers and students. Every school system must independently conduct a detailed review process for any app before it can be approved […]

This article was written and Published by InnovateEDU on June 24, 2024  In just a few short months, InnovateEDU will celebrate ten years of impact in accelerating education innovation toward an equitable, inclusive, and radically improved future for all learners. Reaching this milestone evokes a desire to reflect on our journey. Starting as a school-based […]