SEL | Tech & Learning

5 Tips for Teaching Yoga in Schools From A Superintendent of The Year

By Erik Ofgang published 8 March 24

Advice for successfully building yoga in schools from Massachusetts 2024 Superintendent of the year Barbara Malkas

BLOG: Online Pre-K Boosts Student Success and District Enrollment

By Stride Learning Solutions published 20 December 23

Online pre-K personalized options lets parents choose the right path for their child without changing districts.

Strengthening Tier 1 With High-Impact Instructional Practices

By Erik Ofgang published 27 November 23

A key and sometimes overlooked component of MTSS is Tier 1 universal instruction.

From Social Media to School Halls: Understanding and Preventing Cyberbullying

By Erik Ofgang published 16 November 23

Cyberbullying involves an imbalance of physical or emotional power and an intent to cause harm, like traditional bullying, and is not limited to the school day or school grounds

Building a Data-Informed MTSS Framework for Student Achievement

By Erik Ofgang published 13 November 23

The right data can help educators implement an MTSS framework that supports all students, including those who need more resources because they are exceeding expectations

Smiling Mind: How To Use It to Teach

By Luke Edwards published 25 October 23

Smiling Mind meditation app brings calm to the classroom.

An Esports Arena for All Abilities to Shine

By Sascha Zuger published 19 September 23

The Development Learning Center of Warren’s esports arena has been designed for students with autism and autistic-like behavior

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

By Ray Bendici published 7 September 23

How teachers and administrators can support LGBTQ+ students in classrooms and beyond

Top LGBTQ+ Sites and Resources to Support Students

By Diana Restifo last updated 31 August 23

It’s estimated that nearly two million American youth aged 13-17 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

Creating A District-Wide Student Wellbeing Survey

By Ray Bendici published 15 August 23

How the School District of Philadelphia uses its student wellbeing survey to support diversity, equity, and inclusion

What is Khan Academy Kids and How Can It Be Used for Teaching?

By Luke Edwards published 19 July 23

Khan Academy Kids teaches kids while offering fun gamified learning for a wide range of ages.

What is Khan Academy Kids and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 19 July 23

Khan Academy Kids is an app that makes eduction fun for a range of ages.

What is Mindful Schools and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 7 July 23

Mindful Schools helps make education institutions thrive through cultivating mindful centered environments.

What is Do2learn and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 14 June 23

Do2learn is a resource hub for learners with special needs or anyone that wants to enhance social skills and more.

Creativity Unleashed: Using An Observed Behavior Chart to Limit Disruptions

By Michael Gaskell published 13 June 23

Being creative and finding your why can lead to classroom solutions such as using an observed behavior chart with disruptive students

Why I Ignore Social Media (Mostly): Advice for School Leaders

By Michael Gaskell published 24 May 23

Don’t let social media lead you into its toxic swamps

What is Arcademics and How Does it Work for Teachers? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 1 May 23

Arcademics is an educational games platform built to make learning maths, language and more, fun.

4 Ways to Reduce Student Test-Taking Anxiety

By Erik Ofgang published 1 May 23

Ways educators can help students experiencing test-taking anxiety, from Dr. Janani Krishnaswami, a physician who works with students and anxiety

What is Headspace and How Does it Work for Teachers? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 24 April 23

Headspace is a meditation app and online service to help calm and focus the mind which can be used in education.

Drawing on Time-Tested Studies to Help Children Today

By Michael Gaskell published 14 April 23

Using data from the past to help foster resilience in today's students