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School District Abandons iPad Program
posted by: Ruthie | October 07, 2013, 04:58 pm   


As technology continues to evolve and expand, it is rare to hear of a school moving away from the use of new devices and programs. However, the South Bend School District, near Houston, Texas, recently abandoned a $16 million plan to incorporate iPads into classrooms.

 
Are You a Connected Educator?
posted by: Ruthie | September 27, 2013, 11:27 am   

Feelings of isolation have long been among the most common complaints of being a teacher. Recently it's become more and more clear that when educators collaborate, the art of teaching is raised and students reap the rewards.
 
College Board Releases SAT Statistics
posted by: Ruthie | September 26, 2013, 11:32 am   


Today, the College Board, a New York organization responsible for administering the SAT, released the average data for the 1.6 million student test-takers. In addition to a drop of about 4,400 students, the SAT revealed little to no improvements from the class of 2012, with a mere 43% of students proving they are college-ready.

 
September Resources: Youtube for the Classroom
posted by: Ruthie | September 25, 2013, 01:02 pm   

 

Whether you’re looking into flipping your classroom or you just want to spice up a lesson, short, content-rich video is the way to go.  If you’re looking for the perfect clip to get your students excited about your subject, check out this list of our favorite Youtube channels:
 
“Funny Money” Gets Serious About Teaching Financial Planning
posted by: Ruthie | September 24, 2013, 10:46 am   

Americans have been taking a long hard look at debt for years. According to estimates, the average American owes roughly $15,000 in personal debt, and the United States as a whole is $11.3 trillion dollars in debt. American teenagers are the largest consumer group, with an annual income of just $91.1 billion, and an averaging spending rate of $208.7 billion.
 
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