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The Impact Bullying Has on Absenteeism

Most schools and districts focus their anti-bullying efforts on students in grades 6-12. A recent study on chronic absenteeism and bullying by the...

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How to Avoid Fake News Sources When Using G Suite

There has been no want of emotion or zeal in America the past few months. Despite all of the moral and political issues that divide the country,...

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6 EdTech Tools for the Future Classroom

While we can’t predict what the future holds for EdTech tools, we can make educated guesses as to which resources will see success in years to come....

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When Did the "Sex Talk" Change to the "Tech Talk"?

Do you remember when “the birds and the bees” were first explained to you? Sex education still might be one of the most intensely uncomfortable...

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8 Top Cyberbullying Resources

There are so many cyberbullying resources available today that you might have a difficult time discerning where to begin or turn to next. We’ve...

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Teaching More Thinking Over Production

K-12 curriculum is largely focused on content-driven teaching and learning. By being “content-driven,” I mean, for example, focusing on a student’s...

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5 Podcasts Every Educator Should Have on Their Playlist

Listening to podcasts is just one way to follow the technological shift happening in education. Podcasts provide an opportunity to hear about...

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Education and Brains: Getting the Most from Today’s EdTech

One of my recent posts,“Don’t Be a Luddite, Technology is Here to Stay,” made the point that educational technology is not as unnatural as it...

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