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As protests against police brutality make headlines nationwide, the issue of systemic racism takes center stage yet again. However, this time, there is a sense
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profile stories | student profile | student testimonials | testimonialAs protests against police brutality make headlines nationwide, the issue of systemic racism takes center stage yet again. However, this time, there is a sense
The COVID-19 pandemic not only disrupted classrooms all over the world in 2020, but it also revealed a host of inequities. Educators have used creative

Becoming a teacher was not always in the cards for Dr. Linda Aldridge. Growing up as a farmer’s daughter in rural Iowa, she wasn’t sure
The days of leading from behind a desk in the principal’s office are long gone. While school administrators are responsible for the maintenance of the
Many factors contribute to thriving school cultures, but principals are the driving force behind them all. Skilled multitaskers with constantly evolving roles, these valued administrators
Bloom’s Taxonomy was originally developed by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom in 1956 and revised by researchers Lorin Anderson and David Krathwohl in 2001. It is
At one point or another every teacher struggles with these questions: How do I engage all of my students, no matter their skill level or
Have you ever wondered who writes the textbooks kids use in schools today? Are you aware of how online courses come about? It’s not as
More and more educational products and services have turned their focus to training “critical thinkers.” While critical thinking is a desirable trait in a classroom
As the world changes, the best teachers change with it. What new educational developments has 2020 brought? Which of them are poised to be the
Online learning is nothing new, and almost 7 million post-secondary students used remote learning to work toward their educational goals in 2018 alone. The recent
For experienced educators, earning a master’s degree in educational administration is a logical step toward career mobility and advancement. However, it can be a financially
Modern curricula are changing rapidly as learning outcomes adapt to reflect the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in the 21st century. This change
While individual job descriptions may vary, school administrators share some common responsibilities: managing budgets and facilities, maintaining records, handling personnel, setting academic policies, and overseeing
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a screening test that master’s and doctoral degree programs have used to evaluate applicants since 1936. It consists of
Curriculum and instruction can be thought of as the “what” and “how” of education. Curriculum is the academic content to be presented, and instruction is
Emporia State University (ESU) now offers a Master of Science in Educational Administration Online. For experienced educators, this degree can increase earning potential and career
The overabundance and proliferation of tech tools designed for classroom use has left some educators reluctant to incorporate any at all. Part of their hesitation
Every student deserves a fair shot at success. This requires teachers to grade all students objectively. As simple as it sounds, objective grading can be
The time it will take to complete a degree program is an important consideration for busy educators looking to add a master’s degree to their
According to a study published by Pew Research Center in 2018, public school educators are “far less racially and ethnically diverse than their students.” Though
Good teachers know that succeeding in the classroom takes preparation, time, and energy. Sustained effort over many years can drain long-term educators, motivating some to
IDEA, ESSA, IEPs, ADA, FERPA, FAPE, ESY, RTI — acronyms for various education laws and acts form a virtual alphabet soup. What do they mean?
The life of a working professional is pretty busy, and it can be challenging to balance all of your responsibilities. But if you’re thinking of
The traditional role of the school principal as lead administrator and disciplinarian has undergone a much-needed transformation in recent years. MiddleWeb recently published an article
Educators who want to move into the role of principal or other educational leadership roles in Kansas schools will need to complete the process of
Educators looking to advance their careers and apply their passion for education in leadership roles may want to explore a program like a Master of
Kansas State Normal School conferred degrees on its first two graduates in 1867. More than 150,000 of its students have since entered careers in education
Many educators may not know what an instructional coach is, let alone whether they want to be one. A name like an instructional coach is
Earning your Master of Science (MS) in Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) online can be an affordable and convenient way to advance your education and career.
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