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Don’t Let Your New Technology Become Shelfware: 6 STEPS to the Perfect Technology Implementation Process

By: Jennifer Dunn from SEEN MAGAZINE. With today’s nearly universal connection to the Internet, computers, software and other types of technology are present in virtually every classroom in the nation. Despite…

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Engage and Listen to Your Parent Community with the embrAPP for Schools and Districts

Parents are often the most overlooked resource within a school community. But, why is that the case? With busy work schedules, multiple family commitments, and various other activities, parents may…

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Mobile App Development Can Be Taught in Any Classroom

Did you know that… Only 8% of teachers integrate technology into the classroom, giving students limited opportunities to use technology hands-on? Now, why is that? A recent survey conducted by…

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Teaching Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century

Here’s a number for you… 543,000. That’s the number of new businesses that get started each month! At this pace, in 2016 we’re expecting over 6.5 million new businesses to…

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Teaching Students How to Build Mobile Apps from the Top-Down

Computer programming, coding, mobile app development – oh my! Nowadays, you’d think you’d need an engineering degree just to decipher what these terms really mean, right? Like with any other…

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How CTE Prepares Kids for College and Career

Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in college, future careers and to become lifelong learners. Unlike vocational education…

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Encouraging Girls to Explore STEM

  By: Britney Morgan   It’s no secret that less women work in the STEM career field than men. Although women that do work in STEM make 33% more than…

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5 Ways to Increase Student Achievement through Family and Community Engagement

Numerous studies show that engaging families in their children’s education increases student success and decreases dropout rates. Research also shows that community engagement is essential for student achievement as well…

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4 Tips to Help Principals Connect with Parents

1. Build a Learning Partnership with Parents. Find ways to deepen the conversations at home about what is happening in your school’s classrooms. Set the tone for parent engagement that…

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