HOW LEARNING HAPPENS: SUPPORTING STUDENTS’ SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

whitePaper | July 28, 2022

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 11 million jobs in the U.S. are unfilled1 —roughly double the number of people who are unemployed. The Great Resignation has sent workers to new jobs, but also into education and the rapidly expanding gig economy, leaving skills and knowledge gaps in almost every American company

whitePaper | August 12, 2020

The Back-to-School Safety Concerns Report examined the top challenges for school leaders as they prepare for students, teachers and staff to return to the classroom during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as uncovered what efforts and preparations will be implemented to maintain a safe environment.

whitePaper | April 16, 2020

As an educator or as the parent of a student with a disability, you may hear a lot of new terms being thrown around during the COVID-19 crisis. Education is notorious for having a lot of terms of art (what’s often called “eduspeak”). Here are definitions of some of those terms and their implications for students with disabilities.

whitePaper | January 20, 2020

Cybercrime is an enormous enterprise security challenge. As businesses increasingly rely on technology and the internet, exposure to workplace cyber security threats grows. Along with the rise in workplace tech, cybercrime has risen annually for several years. In 2016 it was the 2nd most reported type of crime globally. Privacy concerns parallel this rise.

whitePaper | January 28, 2020

Teacher quality is one of the most important factors that contributes to student success. There is a growing body of research that points to coaching as an effective way to support teacher growth. As such, coaching is becoming more prevalent in schools and districts in the U.S., and districts are increasingly using federal, state, and local funds to support coaches and coaching programs. Given our collective commitment to coaching, Digital Promise, Learning Forward, and Google partnered to provide insights based on a national survey of coaches, teachers, and administrators currently engaged in coaching.

whitePaper | August 31, 2022

Student curiosity is a powerful driver of both student success and engagement. It also predicts better relationships, life fulfillment, and job performance (Kashdan & Roberts, 2004; Kashdan & Steger, 2007; Reio & Wiswell, 2000). So, what would it take for us to create learning environments that unleash student curiosity?