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• 10 Districts Leading the Way in Video

  These districts discovered the secrets (and value!) of producing awesome videos. Learn from their approach and pick up some tips and tricks to crafting a video strategy.

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• 3 Conversations to Follow in 2017

  With 2016 coming to a close, here’s a look at three topics that will feature in education conversations in 2017.  

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• 3 Conversations to Watch in 2016

  With another year coming to a close, it’s time to look ahead. Here are three topics that will dominate the education circuit in the coming year. 

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• 3 Smartphone Uses for Administrators

  From district leadership to building principals, there's an app (or several) for all levels of administration. Learn to simplify approvals, automate notifications, and move evaluations to the cloud.   

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• 5 Education TED Talks You Should See

  TED talks have taken the world by storm. But what are they and how can they benefit you? We’ve got the answers. Plus we’ve included five can’t-miss edu-related talks to kickoff your TED endeavors.

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• 5 Themes for STEAM

  A move to STEAM doesn’t have to mean a complete schedule change or curriculum overhaul. Here’s a look at 5 interdisciplinary topics you could infuse into classes that exist today.

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• 7 Things You Don’t Have to Print This Year

  Which processes can you shift online to move closer to a paperless office? Here are 7 ideas to consider.

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• Empowering Students with UX Classroom Design

  Studies show classroom design affects student learning. Why get students involved in the process? And how?

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• Libraries: The New Epicenters of Technology

  It’s time to turn the page on the library as we know it. Here are some tips for turning your school libraries into the heart and soul of your technology initiatives.

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• On the Road with Lauren: Can Kindergartners Learn to Code?

  How do kids develop computational skills at the elementary level? We traveled to West Bend, WI, to find out from teachers who presented at ISTE.

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• On the Road with Lauren: Cranberry Science and a Splash of Red

  We traveled to Central Wisconsin to join a Splash of Red cranberry tour, led by students in the only cranberry science class in the country.

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• On the Road with Lauren: Race Cars Meet High School

  At Ashwaubenon High School, students are trading lectures and laptops for the chance to design, build, and race their own cars.

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• On the Road: Chickens, Crops, and Community

  “Everyone put your chickens away!” It was, without a doubt, the first time I’d heard these words spoken in a classroom. Find out more about my trip to New Holstein and what you can learn from their community-driven curriculum.  

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• One-Page Pitch: Edubranding

  The Advancing K12 One-Page Pitch Series is designed to help you lead from within. This month's pitch: Edubranding in the era of school choice!

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• Student Apprenticeships: Working For a Brighter Future

  Through apprenticeship programs, students are earning school credits, gaining real-world experience, and getting paid. Watch the video to learn more!  

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• Teaching our Teachers: The Value of Teacher Mentorship

  Listen as a veteran teacher talks about the crucial role mentorship plays in an educator’s success.

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• The Data Security Starting Five

  It takes a wide range of roles and skills working together to keep data safe. How does your district’s lineup compare to this security all-star squad? 

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• The Great Homework Debate

  Could “the dog ate my homework” someday be retired? Let’s look at both sides of this debated topic.

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