ED Pulse Poll Results: How Do You Use Digital Games in Your Classroom?
ASCD continually seeks to provide solutions to the challenges that face educators of all levels. A recent ASCD SmartBrief ED Pulse poll asked readers what the primary use of digital games is in their classrooms. Several recent articles about the use of gaming in the classroom indicate that their use has been increasing. One study, released by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, indicated that more teach
Impacting Academic Achievement Through Student Support
Fifteen years ago, a small team of school, university, and community partners began working on creating the system of student support that is now City Connects. We were hopeful that we would be able to demonstrate that addressing students' out-of-school needs would lead to improvements in academic achievement and student well-being. Developed at Boston College's Lynch School of Education in the la
6-23-14 The Whole Child Blog — It’s the End of the Year as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)
The Whole Child Blog — Whole Child Education: THE WHOLE CHILD BLOGIt’s the End of the Year as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)June 23, 2014 by Kevin ScottMy oldest son is ending his elementary school career this week and I've been taking some time to reflect on his life and on my experiences as a teacher and educator. The end of year celebrations are a huge time drain and struggle as a teacher, but as