Blog Posts

Money, time, and training: The challenges of bringing technology into the classroom

Posted by Natalie Vanderbeck on December 03, 2018

There’s no debate: teaching in the 21st century has been greatly enhanced by the aid of technology. The students in our classrooms are digital natives. They’re eager to utilize various technologies, resources, and devices. Their natural aptitude with devices and their interest is the buy-in you need to enhance and deepen their learning through tech. In short, students thrive when given opportunities to use technology in the classroom. However, there can be challenges, which often hinder the implementation of bringing technology into the classroom. Let’s break them down, tackle them, and get that tech in!

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Topics: Elementary School, FUNDING, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, ROBOTICS, Technology, Resources, Coding, Professional Development

Grant yourself an easy summer

Posted by Admin on May 18, 2018

As the school year winds down, our thoughts turn to summer vacations, relaxing by the pool, and catching up on some good reads.

Well . . . maybe not everyone’s thoughts are there quite yet. For teachers, summers are also often filled with professional development, room organization, and curriculum prep for the following year.

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Topics: FUNDING, Teacher Resources, Science, STEM, Grants

Student garden expansion project – Highland Elementary

Posted by Admin on April 23, 2018

A good education bears fruits in later life. But it can also bear fruits – not to mention vegetables and flowers – in the here and now.

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Topics: Elementary School, FUNDING, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Collaborations, Science, STEM, Trends, Social and emotional learning, Future Ready

Resources to fund classrooms – show me the money!

Posted by Melissa Karsten on March 02, 2018

Based on an article by Pat Forbes published in February-March 2018 issue of The Pitsco Network.

Even if you’re not a Jerry Maguire fan, the sentiment is still clear. We know you’re looking for where the money can aid in funding your classroom(s). Let us show you where some of the money isOne resource is the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that provides funds in the US and overseas. Their latest foray is to focus on backing locally inspired solutions.

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Topics: FUNDING, ROBOTICS, Resources, Teacher Development, Professional Development

What can you do with your Title I funds?

Posted by Admin on January 11, 2018

Note: Based on a Network article by Pat Forbes

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Topics: Middle School, FUNDING, ROBOTICS, Resources, Careers