School communication often falls to administration staff to manage. And it’s often insufficient. It’s a long-time problem, one that’s been showing up in academia and the press since the 1960s. Without a robust system of internal communications, schools struggle to pass information to the right[…]
School leadership was once a rare topic of discussion. The federal and local administrations were seen as providing direction, while principals were teachers and the goals of the school would be decided in committee rooms and communicated from above. Administration was stressed, leadership[…]
Cornwall-Lebanon School District, in Pennsylvania, has 4,800 students spread across a high school, middle school, and four elementary schools. The school district began making the move to Rise Vision as they grew frustrated with having to walk around the district to keep the content on USB sticks[…]
STEM education is a major priority for schools, districts, and parents. By the time students are considering their future careers, the increasing need for STEM in the workplace is often on their minds. In a future where work increasingly consists of managing algorithms and handling data sets, STEM[…]
STEAM is an educational movement that has been growing rapidly in the 21st century. “STEAM” stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. This movement aims to bring a new spirit of learning to children by combining the traditional arts and sciences with high-performance[…]
STEM schools are schools in which major subjects in the school are in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM schools have gained prominence in recent years. This has been credited to the increase in the need for jobs in the STEM field, which is quickly growing. STEM[…]
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is one of the most effective interventions that can be made in students’ lives across all school districts. It improves outcomes across the board, including academic outcomes; saves districts money; releases teacher time from behavior management to focus on[…]
Bullying is an issue that is very difficult to tackle. Bullying in school often involves teasing, social exclusion, gossip, or physical violence. These actions are hurtful and lead to problems with relationships and self-esteem.
Generally speaking, digital citizenship is a focus on teaching students the dos and don’ts of the internet. Another way to think about it is the online equivalent to real-world civics. It includes skills like creating clear passwords or sharing content in ways that are respectful and don’t hurt[…]
Digital signage has made a significant impact on the way people communicate. This new form of communication is a direct result of the advancement of technology. Digital signage was created for a number of reasons, although it is mostly used to maximize the importance of certain messages. The visual[…]
SEL, or Social and Emotional Learning, is of critical importance for schools. Students perform better when SEL is implemented alongside, and preferably integrated with, the conventional academic curriculum. Behavioral issues are reduced, grades and graduations go up, and teachers perform better. It[…]
Bullying is a common problem in many K12 schools. Studies show that 20% of students report being bullied and over 40% of those believe that bullying would happen again.
