Many school districts around the country are reversing prior decisions to cut librarians, realizing the school library can be at the heart of a broader…
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Future Ready Launches Track for Principals
Future Ready Schools, led by the Alliance for Excellent Education, continues to expand on its mission to ensure every K-12 stakeholder is #FutureReady by adding a new…
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A handful of school districts spread across the country will pilot a new micro-credentialing program next year aimed at upgrading librarian teaching skills to reflect…
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The stereotypical library can seem like a vestige, making it an easy target when budgets are tight, according to Mark Ray, Vancouver’s director of innovation…
Read More7 Tips for Rural Schools Jumpstarting Personalized Learning
With more schools embracing technology to tailor learning to the needs of each student, the Future Ready Schools initiative is ensuring that the 9 million…
Read More7 ways rural schools can sustain personalized learning
Rural schools could get a boost from personalized learning programs as they strive to meet unique challenges and help students succeed, according to new research.…
Read More3 tips for identifying what's useful in ed tech
“It’s imperative that school leaders, as they’re making purchases, understand what’s truly worth the money,” said Murray, who addresses this and other issues in a…
Read MoreResearch-Based Tech Implementation: Q&A With Eric Sheninger and Tom Murray
Implementing technology, large-scale, can be a herculean task for a district. Making sure tools are actually being used to support learning and determining the effect…
Read More"Personalized Learning" Guidebook Geared to Rural Districts' Needs
From setting up blended classrooms to crafting curriculum playlists, more districts and states are turning to “personalized learning” in attempts to engage students and improve…
Read MoreNew Guide Offers Rural Schools Strategies for Going Personalized
More than half of public school districts in the U.S. are rural, and now the Future Ready Schools (FRS) program wants to help them personalize…
Read More5 Ways Librarians Can Connect Students to the World Through Technology
By guest blogger Shannon McClintock Miller. To prepare for life and careers, it is essential for our students to be global digital citizens, connected virtually to…
Read MoreFuture Ready Schools Announces Free, Personalized Learning Institutes for Educators
THE FUTURE IS NOW: Future Ready Schools (FRS), a national project that supports school leaders in implementing personalized learning, is branching out. This upcoming summer…
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