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Controlling What We Can Control: Self-Awareness and Self-Management

May 11, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are so many things out of our control that it can feel overwhelming to think about. Our emotions may be all over the place. We might be:

More Topics: College & Career, Online Learning, Social & Emotional Learning, Teacher Tips

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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Workforce Development: Building Soft Skills

May 26, 2020

Jen Perry

Many job prospects, particularly for teens aged 14 to 18, have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be very frustrating, creating a feeling of hopelessness about next steps.

[Classroom Tips] Educators Share how they use Study Island to Support Virtual Learning

May 22, 2020

Regina Waddell

This unprecedented school year has meant that educators have had to quickly adapt to teaching online. For many, that

[Classroom Tips] Keeping Students Engaged at the End of the Year – Virtually!

May 21, 2020

Haley Peterson

This year is no different. Once the weather is gets warmer, students get antsier, and in our virtual world, keeping them engaged is harder than ever as the school year winds down.

Equity and eLearning Virtual Conference Recap

May 21, 2020

Madison Michell

The afternoon of May 1, 2020, our North Carolina and South Carolina Edmentum teams hosted their first ever entirely virtual conference.

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Teacher Tips

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Workforce Development: Building Soft Skills

May 26, 2020

Jen Perry

Many job prospects, particularly for teens aged 14 to 18, have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be very frustrating, creating a feeling of hopelessness about next steps.

[Classroom Tips] Educators Share how they use Study Island to Support Virtual Learning

May 22, 2020

Regina Waddell

This unprecedented school year has meant that educators have had to quickly adapt to teaching online. For many, that

[Classroom Tips] Keeping Students Engaged at the End of the Year – Virtually!

May 21, 2020

Haley Peterson

This year is no different. Once the weather is gets warmer, students get antsier, and in our virtual world, keeping them engaged is harder than ever as the school year winds down.

Equity and eLearning Virtual Conference Recap

May 21, 2020

Madison Michell

The afternoon of May 1, 2020, our North Carolina and South Carolina Edmentum teams hosted their first ever entirely virtual conference.

College and Career

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Workforce Development: Building Soft Skills

May 26, 2020

Jen Perry

Many job prospects, particularly for teens aged 14 to 18, have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This can be very frustrating, creating a feeling of hopelessness about next steps.

[How-To Guide] Planning for a Virtual Graduation

Apr 07, 2020

Madison Michell

It’s a tough pill to swallow, but at this point, it’s unlikely that students will head back to brick-and-mortar schools before the end of the school year.

[EdNews] Higher Education Edition

Nov 22, 2019

McKenna Wierman

Between the student debt crisis, admissions scandals, and colleges buying student data to boost exclusivity, there’s a lot to dive into when it comes to higher education. In this week’s edition of the EdNews Round Up, explore topics centered around issues faced by higher education institutions, students, and graduates.

10 High-Growth Career Fields That Don’t Require a Four-Year Degree

Nov 20, 2019

Sarah Cornelius

To help you and your students explore opportunities that break the college mold, we’ve put together this list of 10 high-growth career fields that don’t require a four-year university degree.

Intervention

Unpacking the Achievement Gap in Minnesota

Feb 04, 2020

Sarah Cornelius

Minnesota consistently ranks among the highest-performing states when it comes to education quality, but there are persistent, significant gaps in the achievement of certain groups of Minnesota students as compared to others. Here, we’re digging into some of the state-testing data and leading research to provide a 30,000-foot view of this complicated, controversial issue.

A Steady Path Toward Growth in Pamlico County Schools, North Carolina

Feb 04, 2020

Madison Michell

Like many other schools around the country, technology has become commonplace in the classrooms of Pamlico County Schools in Bayboro, North Carolina.

Why Do We Need Alternative Education? Prioritizing Student Needs and Personal Relationships to Lay the Foundation for Academic Progress

Jan 06, 2020

Janie Ulmer

When I graduated from college in 1989 and hired for my first teaching job, I thought I knew everything there was to know about lesson planning, quality instruction, and classroom management. My first year of teaching was a fast wake-up call, and since then I have focused my energy and attention on those students who are not successful.

19 Incredible Educators, Schools, and Districts That Inspired Us in 2019

Dec 18, 2019

Brita Hammer

Let’s take a look at 19 of our incredible partners who are changing the game in the fast-paced world of education when it comes to credit recovery and intervention; practice and state test preparation; flexible, expanded course options to support student achievement; and educators who went above and beyond.