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Apps
A parent sits at her kitchen counter, smiling as she reads a personalized school update about her child on her smartphone
3
minute read
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Apr 2025
Apps

K-12 Parents Want to Hear About Their Kid: Why Individualized School Updates Matter More Than Ever

Apps
4/1/25
GRADED+
A teacher uses the GRADED+ AI tool on her smartphone while reviewing a student's handwritten assignment, illustrating how AI enhances grading efficiency.
4
minute read
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Mar 2025
GRADED+

How Teachers Should Be Using AI Right Now: Grading Student Work

GRADED+
3/19/25
GRADED+
A teacher analyzing digital student performance data on a futuristic AI-powered grading interface displayed on her phone in a classroom setting.
5
minute read
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Mar 2025
GRADED+

How NYS Assessment Constructed Responses Are Graded — And How AI Can Improve the Process

GRADED+
3/18/25
Teachers
A smiling teacher engages with two young students in a classroom, with a futuristic AI-powered learning interface in the background. Represents AI-enhanced teaching that supports educators rather than replacing them.
5
minute read
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Mar 2025
Teachers

AI Won’t Replace Teachers: It Will Prevent Them from Quitting

Teachers
3/17/25
School Leaders
A smiling teacher in a modern classroom setting, with AI technology graphics representing innovation in education, showcasing how AI can support and augment teaching effectiveness.
5
minute read
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Mar 2025
School Leaders

How NYC Public Schools Can Recruit Great New Teachers: Embrace AI

School Leaders
3/17/25
Enrollment
A tablet displaying a school website with social media icons (Facebook, Instagram) and a group of young students smiling in front of a school building with red doors, representing a strong online presence and a welcoming school environment.
5
minute read
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Mar 2025
Enrollment

The Five Best Ways to Recruit Students to Your NYCPS

Enrollment
3/13/25
School Leaders
A smiling teacher stands at the front of a lively classroom, engaging with enthusiastic students who are raising their hands. The scene highlights an engaging and welcoming school environment.
6
minute read
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Mar 2025
School Leaders

How to Make Your NYCPS School Stand Out to Recruit Highly Motivated Students, Families, and Staff

School Leaders
3/13/25
Data Dashboard
A teacher sits with a group of elementary school students, analyzing real-time student performance data displayed on digital dashboards. The SOLVED Data Dashboard provides visual insights, helping educators make data-driven decisions in the classroom.
5
minute read
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Mar 2025
Data Dashboard

Why K-12 Schools Need a Comprehensive Data Dashboard to Drive Student Learning

Data Dashboard
3/12/25
GRADED+
A teacher analyzes AI-driven grading analytics on her phone while surrounded by stacks of ungraded papers. Advanced technology visualizes student performance data to assist in personalized instruction.
4
minute read
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Mar 2025
GRADED+

The Obvious Use Case of AI in K-12 Schools: GRADING

GRADED+
3/10/25
GRADED+
Overworked middle and high school teacher grading late at night, highlighting the overwhelming workload of providing meaningful feedback. AI-powered grading tools like GRADED+ can help streamline the process and save time.
6
minute read
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Mar 2025
GRADED+

How Much Time do Middle and High School Teachers Spend Grading Student Work?

GRADED+
3/7/25
GRADED+
A teacher and student reflecting on AI in education while a robotic hand holds a smartphone displaying SOLVED’s GRADED+ AI-powered grading tool. The tool enhances student performance tracking and personalized feedback.
4
minute read
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Mar 2025
GRADED+

Should Teachers or Students Use AI?

GRADED+
3/6/25
School Leaders
AI-driven school data visualization dashboard displaying interactive charts and reports for K-12 school administrators and district superintendents. Enhancing decision-making through real-time analytics.
3
minute read
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Mar 2025
School Leaders

An Open Letter to All K-12 District Superintendents: The Right Approach to Digital Transformation

School Leaders
3/3/25
Apps
AI-powered school app enhances student, teacher, and parent communication with smart grading, feedback, and real-time insights. The best AI-driven mobile solution for K-12 schools
4
minute read
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Mar 2025
Apps

The Future of K-12 Schools: AI-Powered Mobile Apps for Students, Staff, and Families

Apps
3/3/25
Apps
A parent checks a secure school app on her smartphone, accessing private student updates. The app ensures student data privacy while enhancing communication between parents and schools.
5
minute read
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Feb 2025
Apps

Why Private Stories Are the Future of Teacher-Parent Communication

Apps
2/26/25
Website
Two educators discuss a modern K-12 school website displayed on a desktop screen, featuring sections for news, social updates, student resources, and the NYC DOE Calendar. The website interface highlights user-friendly navigation, school event tracking, and improved digital communication for students, parents, and staff.
3
minute read
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Feb 2025
Website

K-12 School Website Options and Considerations

Website
2/26/25
Family Recruitment & Engagement
A smartphone displaying an interactive digital NYC DOE Calendar app alongside a traditional paper calendar, highlighting the difference between modern mobile scheduling and static calendars. The app includes school closures, event tracking, and integration features for parents, students, and educators in NYC public schools.
2
minute read
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Feb 2025
Family Recruitment & Engagement

NYC DOE Calendar: Enhancing Accessibility and Engagement

Family Recruitment & Engagement
2/12/25
Family Recruitment & Engagement
Two hands holding smartphones displaying an interactive school calendar app, showcasing event organization, holiday tracking, and month-based categorization. The app enhances user experience with a personalized interface, mobile-friendly design, and integration capabilities for K-12 school scheduling
2
minute read
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Feb 2025
Family Recruitment & Engagement

NYCPS Calendar

Family Recruitment & Engagement
2/12/25
Website
Dynamic representation of a school website and mobile app, showcasing seamless integration for school communication and student engagement
5
minute read
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Feb 2025
Website

Yearly Website and App Expenditures for K-12 Schools in the U.S.

Website
2/11/25
Apps
A diverse group of K–12 educators using a school app for collaborative student performance tracking and data visualization.
4
minute read
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Feb 2025
Apps

Why Every K-12 Public School Needs an App: Learning from the Past and Embracing the Future

Apps
2/7/25
Data+
A school administrator reviewing data insights on a desktop computer, showcasing the best K–12 data analytics tool for tracking student performance and improving educational outcomes.
5
minute read
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Feb 2025
Data+

How to Choose the Best K–12 Data Analytics Tool

Data+
2/5/25
Data+
A group of school administrators collaborating around a laptop, with a data visualization chart projected in the background, showcasing how DATA+ facilitates teamwork and informed decision-making in K-12 education.
3
minute read
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Feb 2025
Data+

Unlocking the Power of Data in Schools

Data+
2/3/25
GRADED+
A stressed teacher surrounded by stacks of papers, illustrating the challenges of manual grading in K-12 schools and the need for tools like GRADED+ to simplify and automate the process.
4
minute read
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Jan 2025
GRADED+

The Overwhelming Challenge of Grading and Feedback for K-12 Teachers

GRADED+
1/31/25
Apps
A frustrated parent looking at their phone, overwhelmed by multiple school-related apps, illustrating the challenges of app overload in managing K-12 school communication and resources.
4
minute read
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Jan 2025
Apps

‍The App Overload Problem: Why Schools and Parents Need a Single Solution‍

Apps
1/30/25
Apps
Two educators working separately on laptops, highlighting the role of a K-12 school app in facilitating asynchronous communication, remote collaboration, and effective school management.
4
minute read
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Jan 2025
Apps

The Case for Asynchronous Communication Between Teachers and Parents

Apps
1/28/25
Apps
A smartphone displaying a 'Super App' interface offering multiple services, symbolizing the potential of a K-12 school app to function as an all-in-one platform for communication, student management, and family engagement.
3
minute read
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Jan 2025
Apps

What is a Super App, and Why Do We Need One?

Apps
1/23/25
ID Scanner
Two educators in a library setting using a smartphone with a digital student ID scanner for attendance tracking, highlighting modern tools for streamlining student management and school operations.
4
minute read
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Jan 2025
ID Scanner

Why K-12 Schools Should Embrace Digital Student ID Scanning and Attendance Tracking

ID Scanner
1/23/25
ID Scanner
Two people using smartphones to scan a digital ID, demonstrating the implementation of a digital attendance system for secure and efficient student tracking
2
minute read
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Jan 2025
ID Scanner

How to Implement a Digital Attendance System

ID Scanner
1/21/25
ID Scanner
Close-up of a hand holding a smartphone displaying an ID scanning application, with a blurred background and a person standing in the background.
4
minute read
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Jan 2025
ID Scanner

Transforming K-12 Schools with Attendance Scanning Technology

ID Scanner
1/21/25
ID Scanner
Teacher with her hands on her head in front of her computer
3
minute read
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Jan 2025
ID Scanner

Why Disconnected Software Systems Are Plaguing K-12 Schools

ID Scanner
1/15/25
Apps
A computer keyboard featuring a blue “Archive” button, with colorful binders arranged on top, symbolizing the process of archiving a Google Classroom or organizing virtual data.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Apps

How to Archive a Google Classroom: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Educators

Apps
12/16/24
Apps
A teacher standing confidently with arms crossed, smiling in front of students seated at desks in a classroom, representing the guidance provided to educators for setting up Google Classroom effectively.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Apps

Your Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Google Classroom: Step-by-Step Instructions

Apps
12/16/24
Apps
Middle school students sitting at a computer table, with two sharing a computer to collaborate on work, showcasing Google Classroom's role in fostering teamwork and digital integration in school assignments.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Apps

How to Use Google Classroom: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

Apps
12/16/24
Teachers
A teacher sitting at a table with young students, who are holding up two fingers, representing the 3-2-1 Exit Ticket method and its engaging, reflective discussions in a fun classroom setting.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Teachers

3-2-1 Exit Tickets and How to Use Them: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool for Modern Classrooms

Teachers
12/16/24
Apps
An empty classroom with a blackboard, educational posters, and neatly arranged desks, symbolizing the end of a course and the concept of leaving a Google Classroom.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Apps

How to Leave a Google Classroom: A Step-by-Step Guide

Apps
12/16/24
Teachers
Frayer Model graphic with 'Concept' in the center, surrounded by four labeled quadrants: Definition, Characteristics, Examples, and Non-Examples, illustrating the structure of this instructional tool.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Teachers

The Frayer Model – A Powerful Tool for Teaching Concepts

Teachers
12/16/24
Teachers
Middle school students reading books of various colors at their desks, symbolizing diverse reading levels and the application of the Lexile Conversion Chart for tailored literacy strategies.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Teachers

Unlocking Literacy with the Lexile Conversion Chart: A Guide for Schools

Teachers
12/16/24
Apps
Computer with a cabinet drawer extending outward, containing school binders and files, symbolizing the process of archiving Google Classroom materials online.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Apps

How to Archive a Google Classroom: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

Apps
12/16/24
Teachers
Elementary school student sitting at a desk with books and notebooks, holding a pencil and resting her hand on her face in a thinking pose, illustrating critical thinking in the classroom.
5
minute read
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Dec 2024
Teachers

Using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) Model: A Blueprint for Critical Thinking in PreK-12 Education

Teachers
12/16/24
Marketing
A detailed view of a computer keyboard featuring a striking red 'Crisis' button as a finger presses down on it.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

Creating a Crisis Communication Plan for Schools

Marketing
12/9/24
Apps
Teacher sitting at a student's desk, pointing to a laptop, surrounded by attentive and engaged students in a classroom, showcasing a vibrant and connected classroom community.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Apps

Class Dojo vs. Google Classroom: Which Platform Is Best for Your School?

Apps
12/9/24
Website
Laptop computer on a desk displaying the word "BLOG" in bold, large font, surrounded by teacher supplies such as sticky notes, a rubber band ball, paper clips, highlighters, a folder, a ruler, and a clock, with a corkboard in the background.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Website

School Blog Ideas: Engaging Content for Students, Parents, and Teachers

Website
12/9/24
Website
Close-up of a computer keyboard highlighting a vibrant blue “Survey” key with a checkmark icon inside a box.
5
minute read
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Dec 2024
Website

Effective School Website Redesign Surveys: Strategies for Gathering Actionable Feedback

Website
12/9/24
Marketing
A confident woman standing with arms crossed, smiling warmly to convey trust, professionalism, and competence, representing the role of a school communicator.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

The Changing Role of School Communicators

Marketing
12/9/24
Marketing
New high school student shaking a teacher's hand and introducing herself while another student stands nearby in the school courtyard, set outdoors, illustrating a welcoming moment for a blog about increasing enrollment.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

Strategic Marketing for Schools to Increase Enrollment

Marketing
12/9/24
Enrollment
A group of young girls standing in a circle outside, chatting and laughing, while one girl passes a backpack to another, creating a scene of friendship and connection.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Enrollment

Mastering Admissions: Proven Strategies to Improve Admissions Conversion Rates

Enrollment
12/9/24
Marketing
Professional superintendent standing confidently in front of a school, smiling warmly while holding a walkie-talkie and wearing a name tag, showcasing leadership and approachability.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

Welcoming Leadership: Introducing Your Superintendent and Their Vision for Success

Marketing
12/9/24
Marketing
Graphic of a megaphone emitting social media interaction icons, including lightning bolts for sound, along with alert symbols, emoji reactions, a heart, a like icon, a comment bubble, a play button, and a thumbs-up, symbolizing dynamic engagement and communication.
5
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

The Ultimate School Communication Strategy: Tools and Tips for Success

Marketing
12/9/24
Marketing
Kids stretching and dancing energetically in a colorful playroom, with a recording button overlay indicating their everyday activities are being videotaped.
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

10 Creative Video Marketing Ideas for School Marketers

Marketing
12/9/24
Marketing
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

Content Marketing for Schools: A Complete Guide to Building Community Connections

Marketing
12/2/24
Marketing
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

Marketing for School Admissions: Comprehensive Strategies to Boost Enrollment

Marketing
12/2/24
Marketing
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

High School Branding: Connecting Values with Community

Marketing
12/2/24
Marketing
5
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

School District Marketing: 6 Strategic Ways to Elevate Your District’s Impact

Marketing
12/2/24
Website
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Website

Website Redesign Timelines by Project Complexity

Website
12/2/24
Marketing
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

School Event Planning Checklist: A Strategic Guide to Successful Events

Marketing
12/2/24
Marketing
5
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

School Video Marketing: Crafting Compelling Promotional Videos That Engage and Inspire

Marketing
12/2/24
Marketing
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

Digital Marketing for Schools: Why It Matters to School Districts

Marketing
12/2/24
Marketing
4
minute read
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Dec 2024
Marketing

SEO for Schools: Proven Strategies to Boost Visibility and Rankings

Marketing
12/2/24
Marketing
4
minute read
|
Dec 2024
Marketing

How Mastering Content Marketing Transforms Public Schools: Creative Strategies Beyond Academics

Marketing
12/2/24
Professional Development
6
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

Revolutionizing Professional Development in Early Childhood Education: Nurturing the Future Through Educator Growth

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
5
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

The Critical Importance of Continuing Professional Development in Education: Empowering Educators for 21st Century Learning

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
5
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

Empowering Special Education Teachers: A Comprehensive Guide to Professional Development

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
6
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

Professional Development Plan for Early Childhood Teachers: Examples and Strategies

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
6
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

Empowering Growth: Exemplary Professional Development Plans for Early Childhood Teachers

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
5
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

Inspiring Minds: 12 Innovative Enrichment Activities for PreK-12 Students

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
6
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

Maximizing Your Resume: Showcasing Professional Development in Education

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
5
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

10 Transformative Benefits of Professional Development in Education

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
5
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

Empowering Excellence: Professional Development for Special Education Teachers

Professional Development
11/25/24
Professional Development
4
minute read
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Nov 2024
Professional Development

Professional Development Ideas for Educators: Empowering Growth in PreK-12 Communities

Professional Development
11/25/24
Website
5
minute read
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Oct 2024
Website

If Your Website Sucks, Does Your School Suck? The Critical Role of High-Quality School Websites

Website
10/16/24
Apps
4
minute read
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Oct 2024
Apps

The Essential Role of School Calendars

Apps
10/8/24
Apps
5
minute read
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Oct 2024
Apps

Why Chat Apps May Not Be the Best Communication Tool for K-12 Teachers and Parents

Apps
10/7/24
CTLE
5
minute read
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Oct 2024
CTLE

Creating a Research-Based Framework for Designing a Year-Long Professional Development Plan

CTLE
10/7/24
GRADED+
4
minute read
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Sep 2024
GRADED+

Enhancing Student Learning Through Formative Assessments and GRADED+

GRADED+
9/26/24
Data Insights
6
minute read
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Sep 2024
Data Insights

Strengthening the Home-School Connection: The Power of Sharing Student Work with Families

Data Insights
9/26/24
Apps
4
minute read
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Sep 2024
Apps

Overwhelmed by School Apps? How SOLVED Is Streamlining Parental Engagement

Apps
9/26/24
Marketing
minute read
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Jun 2024
Marketing

New York State Passes Landmark Social Media Legislation to Protect Youth: What It Means for Schools

Marketing
6/14/24
Professional Development
5
minute read
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May 2024
Professional Development

The Role of Brain Plasticity in Learning

Professional Development
5/6/24
Data Dashboard
5
minute read
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May 2024
Data Dashboard

Debunking the Myth of Massed Practice

Data Dashboard
5/6/24
Family Recruitment & Engagement
5
minute read
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Apr 2024
Family Recruitment & Engagement

The Power of Retrieval Practice

Family Recruitment & Engagement
4/11/24
Family Recruitment & Engagement
5
minute read
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Apr 2024
Family Recruitment & Engagement

The Remarkable Recovery: A Tale of Skill and Reflex

Family Recruitment & Engagement
4/11/24
Marketing
4 min read
minute read
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Mar 2024
Marketing

The Power of Content Marketing: How to Attract and Enroll Students

Marketing
3/20/24
Enrollment
3 min read
minute read
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Mar 2024
Enrollment

Boost Your K-12 Admissions Conversion Rates: 7 Proven Strategies

Enrollment
3/20/24
CTLE
6
minute read
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Mar 2024
CTLE

Building on Prior Knowledge: The Foundation of Learning

CTLE
3/18/24
Professional Development
6
minute read
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Mar 2024
Professional Development

Effortful Learning: Why Easy Isn't Always Effective

Professional Development
3/18/24
Family Recruitment & Engagement
5
minute read
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Mar 2024
Family Recruitment & Engagement

Tips for Schools on Managing Students' Social Media Use

Family Recruitment & Engagement
3/13/24
Family Recruitment & Engagement
5
minute read
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Mar 2024
Family Recruitment & Engagement

How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media Use

Family Recruitment & Engagement
3/13/24
CPE
4
minute read
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Feb 2024
CPE

Texas Educator's Guide to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Requirements & Courses

CPE
2/20/24
Data Insights
5
minute read
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Feb 2024
Data Insights

The Role of Family Support in a Student’s Academic Success

Data Insights
2/12/24
Data Dashboard
6
minute read
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Jan 2024
Data Dashboard

How to Teach Parents About Student Data?

Data Dashboard
1/23/24
Data Dashboard
5
minute read
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Jan 2024
Data Dashboard

Why Wait for Report Cards to Take Action? Harnessing the Power of Continuous Assessment in Education

Data Dashboard
1/19/24
Data Dashboard
5
minute read
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Jan 2024
Data Dashboard

Why Ongoing, Continuous Data Will Supplant Report Cards

Data Dashboard
1/11/24
Data Dashboard
5
minute read
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Dec 2023
Data Dashboard

Empowering Educators with Actionable Insights from Student and Classroom Data

Data Dashboard
12/21/23
CTLE
4
minute read
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Dec 2023
CTLE

What You Need to Know About Fulfilling the CTLE Language Acquisition Requirement

CTLE
12/5/23
CTLE
5
minute read
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Dec 2023
CTLE

Free CTLE Workshops for New York State Educators: From NYSED Approved Provider SOLVED Consulting

CTLE
12/5/23
Family Recruitment & Engagement
5
minute read
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Nov 2023
Family Recruitment & Engagement

5 Strategies to Encourage Families to Complete School Forms

Family Recruitment & Engagement
11/17/23
Teachers
3
minute read
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Nov 2023
Teachers

How Building a Student Portfolio Increases Student Efficacy

Teachers
11/17/23
Enrollment
7
minute read
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Nov 2023
Enrollment

7 Ways To Improve Family Participation in School Activities

Enrollment
11/15/23
Branding
7
minute read
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Nov 2023
Branding

Building Your School’s Brand By Crafting A Compelling Personal Narrative

Branding
11/15/23
CTLE
10
minute read
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Oct 2023
CTLE

CTLE Made Easy: A Comprehensive Guide to Meeting Your Continuing Teacher and Leader Education Requirements

CTLE
10/2/23
Website
9
minute read
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Sep 2023
Website

Crafting Your School's Value Proposition: Top Search Queries and Examples

Website
9/21/23