Big Thinkers: T. Berry Brazelton on Parents as Partners in Education

Noted author Dr. T. Berry Brazelton speaks about the importance of social and emotional learning, and how parents and teachers can work together to improve education for their children.

Social & Emotional Learning, Education Culture

Big Thinkers: Greg Mortenson on the Power of Education

Best-selling author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson speaks about the experience that led him to his mission to promote community-based education and literacy programs, especially for girls, in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Integrated Studies, Project Learning, Social & Emotional Learning, Education Culture

NASA Resources Enrich STEM Curricula at Forest Lake Elementary

Being a NASA Explorer School allows Forest Lake Elementary to deepen the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curricula with technology tools and resources.

Integrated Studies, Project Learning, Technology Integration, Upper elementary/3-5

Tech-Fueled Differentiated Instruction Engages Elementary School Students

At Forest Lake Elementary School, in Columbia, South Carolina, achievement has soared since educators started using new technology to personalize the learning experience for each student.

Comprehensive Assessment, Teacher Development, Technology Integration, Upper elementary/3-5

Teachers Support Differentiated Learning Through Professional Development and Collaboration

In order to keep up with the latest technology and successfully personalize learning for each student, teachers at Forest Lake Elementary plan lessons together, build a strong support network, and collaborate on professional development.

Teacher Development, Technology Integration, Upper elementary/3-5

How Differentiated Instruction and Formative Assessment Work at Forest Lake Elementary

Educators use frequent formative assessments to determine the needs of each student at Forest Lake Elementary School, and then leverage technology to tap into their learning styles.

Comprehensive Assessment, Integrated Studies, Project Learning, Technology Integration, Upper elementary/3-5

Principal Kappy Cannon Fosters Technology Innovation and Teamwork

Kappy Cannon, the South Carolina 2010 Principal of the Year, encourages master teachers to innovate with new technologies and work together to share their skills with the entire staff.

Teacher Development, Technology Integration, Upper elementary/3-5

Technology Provides Parents a Window on the Classroom by Linking Home to School

At Forest Lake Elementary, parents stay informed and participate in their child’s education with assignment trackers, student blogs, and other online learning tools.

Technology Integration, Upper elementary/3-5

Anatomy of a Project: "Kinetic Conundrum"

Art, history, engineering, language arts, and technology, both old and new, come together for eighth grade students in this rich project learning expedition at King Middle School in Portland, Maine.

Integrated Studies, Project Learning, Technology Integration, Middle/6-8

Project Learning: Expeditions in Portland, Maine

Project learning combined with 1-to-1 laptops creates a rich and rigorous environment for learning at a middle school and a high school in Portland, Maine.

Integrated Studies, Project Learning, Teacher Development, Technology Integration, Middle/6-8, High/9-12