Exploring the Ocean’s Final Frontier: How Kids Are Building Robots for the Twilight Zone

Exploring the Ocean’s Final Frontier: How Kids Are Building Robots for the Twilight Zone

Real-World Science in Action—And in the Classroom “We know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the depths of our own oceans.” Oceanographers repeat this often, and for good reason. The Ocean Twilight Zone (OTZ)—a vast, dimly lit layer between 200 and 1000 meters deep—remains one of the least understood parts of…

Exploring the Ocean’s Final Frontier: How Kids Are Building Robots for the Twilight Zone
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Exploring the Ocean’s Final Frontier: How Kids Are Building Robots for the Twilight Zone

Real-World Science in Action—And in the Classroom “We know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the depths of our own oceans.” Oceanographers repeat this often, and for good reason. The Ocean Twilight Zone (OTZ)—a vast, dimly lit layer between 200 and 1000 meters deep—remains one of the least understood parts of…

K12Leaders: Tailored Community Solutions for K-12 Education

K12Leaders: Tailored Community Solutions for K-12 Education

In the crowded world of community platforms, educators and organizations within the K-12 ecosystem deserve a space purpose-built for their needs. While many platforms promise connection and collaboration, K12Leaders delivers with a unique blend of tools, engagement strategies, and dedicated support to drive meaningful results.

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Like It or Not, Choice is Coming…

The debate over school choice doesn’t feel much like a debate anymore, especially with Linda McMahon poised to step in as the next Secretary of Education. Trump’s proposal to expand school choice underscores a longstanding conservative goal: giving parents more control over their children’s education through mechanisms like vouchers or tax credits. Whether you support…

Quality Training for Substitute Teachers: How Addressing Quality Can Enhance Staffing Pools
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Quality Training for Substitute Teachers: How Addressing Quality Can Enhance Staffing Pools

The role of substitute teachers has grown increasingly significant as schools work to provide quality instruction with the growing frequency of teacher absences. Substitute teachers were once viewed as occasional stand-ins, but today, they are essential for educational continuity. Schools face a dual challenge: ensuring there are enough substitutes available, while ensuring students still receive…

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RIDE Funded- CyberConnectED Workshop

Cybersecurity: A Critical Skill for Today’s World In our technologically advanced society, cyber security is of critical importance. This curriculum helps students understand how the technology devices we trust can create vulnerabilities to cyber threats across all areas of our lives. Students will learn about a wide range of risks, including: These threats can have…

Research Driven Leadership in a Post-ESSER World
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Research Driven Leadership in a Post-ESSER World

As we enter this post-ESSER period, there’s a Peter Drucker quote that becomes particularly relevant for all K-12 leaders. “Management,” he wrote, “is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” I don’t often hear Drucker being quoted when it comes to K-12 district leadership, but he should be. School and district leaders are…