Technology

Florida, Digital Natives, Language Barriers & More

Busy week? We’re here to help. Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: Despite Education Secretary Betsy DeVos praising it as a model for the nation, the K-12 education system in Florida is in chaos. Valerie Strauss has more via the Washington Post. Is digital nativism a myth? Studies show that younger generations […]

Gates Foundation, Enhanced Learning Models & More

Busy week? We’re here to help. Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: Audrey Watters discusses how “personalized learning” has come to dominate the narratives surrounding technology-based education reform, and how the Gates Foundation directly influences that. “We had to build a culture so that we could do what everybody else could.” […]

Losing the Lectures, Tablets vs. Textbooks & More

Busy week? We’re here to help. Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “Education is less about covering a curriculum than about discovering ideas.” Valerie Strauss makes the case against letting lectures dominate class structure via the Washington Post. Are tablets better than textbooks in education? Though there are still […]

Online Camps, Personalized Learning, EdTech & More

Busy week? We’re here to help. Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: Forbes features two young teachers who are using technology to overcome the challenges of larger classrooms, increase personalized learning, and help students set their own pace for success. “With the rise of the internet and the proliferation […]

Preparing Students for the World, Tech in the Classroom, & More

Busy week? We’re here to help. Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: Prep students for the world, not tests. Preparing students for standardized tests is important, but that prep time should be measured in hours, not days or weeks, to avoid student (and teacher) fatigue. Randi Weingarten, president of the […]

Innovation in Education, Data Driven Learning, & New Education Hires

Busy week? We’re here to help. Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: Innovation in education represents a significant challenge for educators, curriculum providers, technology providers and governments alike. A research scientist shares their focus on core concepts to innovation that go beyond just a new approach. At its most […]

Superintendent In Focus: “It’s About Community”

Dr. Rod Berger spent time with Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift at this year’s AASA conference in New Orleans to learn about the unique advantage of running a public school district that resides alongside one of our nation’s most prominent universities. The University of Michigan provides the district of Ann Arbor with rich partnerships that lift […]

Family Engagement, Citizen Science, Fighting Prejudice, & More

Busy week? We’re here to help. Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: Family engagement is a key factor in students’ success and has shown to boost grades, attendance, literacy acquisition, and more. Read Elizabeth Breese’s tips on how to reduce barriers between families and schools. Current global events have […]

FreshGrade to be Featured in NSBA Technology Innovation Showcase

How Elmbrook Uses FreshGrade for Personalized Learning

At FreshGrade we are always working to tell the stories of our incredible community of educators, students, parents, and leaders. We recently had the chance to sit down with members of the School District of Elmbrook, just outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We spoke with CIO Chris Thompson and a number of teachers across the district […]