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[Topical EdNews Round Up] Student Loans Edition

A philanthropist surprised Morehouse College graduates at commencement by announcing he would pay off their student loans. But one person—even a very generous one—can only do so much. As part of a special topical series, we’re taking a deep dive into all things student loans, a subject that is top-of-mind for many students, parents, educators, and administrators. Read more in this week’s special student loans edition of the EdNews Round Up.

More Topics: Educator Inspiration, Professional Development, Social & Emotional Learning

Hot Off the Press

[Weekly Inspiration] How Teachers Can Bounce Back From Failure

Chris Gruhlke

How, then, can teachers learn to cope, to bounce back, and to get a classroom back on track even in the wake of failure?

Bridging the Virtual Gap with Video: How EdOptions Academy Teacher Michaela Kenon Stays on Trend

Sarah Cornelius

Michaela Kenon, who teaches math, German, and CTE courses for EdOptions Academy, uses videos posted to her Twitter account to reach her students, coming up with creative parodies and even rap songs (at the request of her students) to make online learning approachable, relatable, and most of all, fun.

4 End-of-Year Activities to Spice Up Your High School Classroom Routine

Brita Hammer

Sometimes, getting creative with your classroom activities can be the key to engaging your students. Here are a few ideas to spice up your usual classroom routine.

5 End-of-Year Activities for Your Elementary Students

Brita Hammer

It’s hard to keep the attention of a bunch of wiggly ones with the weather getting nicer and summer break getting closer. But, there are a few sneaky ways you can weave in some reflection, forecasting, and fun into the end of the school year! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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Teacher Tips

5 End-of-Year Activities for Your Elementary Students

Brita Hammer

9 Game of Thrones Gifs That Sum Up Your Mood in May

Brita Hammer

Winter (err summer) is coming and with every day, it gets harder for your students to pay attention and for you to get through the day.

Outdoor End-of-the-Year Learning Activities

Scott Sterling

Taking your class outside without a plan can lead to things going awry. Add these activities to your lesson plans and you will breathe fresh air in no time.

Kindergarten vs. 5th Grade: Study Island Implementations at Two Ends of the Elementary Spectrum

Madison Michell

This past March, I had the pleasure of speaking with kindergarten teacher Courtney Munsell and 5th grade teacher Nikki Privett, both educators at Fortville Elementary School in Indiana. In our conversation together, they quickly began comparing and contrasting their use of Study Island, Edmentum’s K–12 practice and formative assessment program. These teachers have expertly uncovered keys to utilizing Study Island to help their students meet grade-level expectations and prepare for summative assessments.

College and Career

[ACT Prep] Edmentum’s New and Updated Courses for the ACT WorkKeys Exams

John Ulsh

We have three updated and newly created preparation courses for the ACT WorkKeys exams that reflect updated standards and requirements from ACT®. Each of these courses is leveled to match the assessments and help students improve their knowledge. Students will find that each level builds upon previous levels, requiring cumulative knowledge of prior and current levels to move ahead successfully in a course.

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Should the Education Secretary Be a Teacher?

McKenna Wierman

Since her appointment as Secretary of Education by Donald Trump, Betsy DeVos has received much criticism for many of her decisions in office. Now, Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is saying the role of Education secretary should be held by an educator. Read more about this story, and more, in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

[Weekly Inspiration] Recognizing Every Student’s Hard Work with Career Signing Day

Alexis Brakebill

Public school administrators in Henrico County hosted a “Career and Technical Letter-of-Intent Signing Day” for students starting careers after high school.

Tips on Saving for College for Parents

Elaine Ho

Here are a variety of options to think about when considering how to save up money for college.

Intervention

[School Spotlight] A Team Approach to Using Study Island in 5th Grade

Valerie Irwin

We love to hear from teachers, so when we chatted with Ohio educator Valerie Irwin and her 5th grade co-teachers, we were excited to land on an exciting plan to share about how they use Study Island in a team approach. This is the first in a series of blog posts that we will publish to highlight how the team uses Study Island in each content area to help students master standards and achieve their learning goals.