Posts Tagged ‘K-12 Education’
Addressing Digital Divides in Education: The 2024 NETP Breakdown
The US Office of Educational Technology has released the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan (NETP), which highlights the latest research, classroom realities, national trends, and innovative solutions schools are using to tackle complex challenges. While we think it’s worth the full read, we’ve summarized key takeaways in this blog post for those…
Read MoreWhat is an Instructional Coach Mentor?
Before we get into what an Instructional Coach Mentor, let’s look at what an instructional coach is. This position is newer to education over the last 10 years, but seems to have exploded over the last four years! It is a role that is really unique and can vary greatly from school to school, requiring…
Read MoreForward Edge Coaching Programs is Headed to FETC!
Come visit Booth #1924 and chat coaching with us! Instructional and technology coaches are critical to the success of teachers and students. We’re here to support you every step of the way. From community to coach-specific education (and everything in between) we’ve got what you need to amplify the impact of your coaching program.
Read MoreSoak Up the Learning and Sunshine: FETC 2024 in Orlando Delivers the Best of Both Worlds!
Exciting times ahead as we start 2024 with a visit to one of our favorite conference destinations! From January 23-26 in beautiful Orlando, FL, our team is eagerly anticipating a week filled with exceptional expert guidance, cutting-edge technology exploration, and a unique community experience at FETC. At Booth #1825, we will be showcasing our professional…
Read MoreForward Edge Partners with the Georgia Department of Education to Offer the Georgia Instructional Coaching Cohort!
This October we launched the Georgia Instructional Coaching Cohort in partnership with Georgia’s Department of Rural Education & Innovation office with the Georgia Department of Education.
Read MoreEdge•U Badges: Tech & Learning’s “Best Tools for Back to School” Winner for Primary and Secondary Education!
In a technology-focused society, there are numerous online programs and products dedicated to providing educators and students with the best possible learning experiences to help them reach their full potential. As the 2023-2024 school year has begun, Tech & Learning has announced its Awards of Excellence Program, ‘The Best Tools for Back to School,’ designed…
Read MoreEdge•U Badges: Tech & Learning’s Best of Show Award at ISTELive 2023!
Now that we’re back from ISTE, we have some incredible news to share! Forward Edge has been honored with the prestigious Tech & Learning’s Best of Show Award for the Edge•U Badges booth at ISTELive 2023! As judges review nominated products at ISTE, they are judging based on “ease of use, value, uniqueness in the…
Read More70 Newly Certified Coaches Set To Impact Instruction This Fall
This time last year, we (myself and Dr. Katie Ritter) were just beginning to discuss what a Coach Certification program might look like with Rod Carnill (Executive Director) and Emily Heller (Board of Directors) through VSTE, Virginia Society of Technology in Education. One year later, this small passion project has turned into a multi-state program…
Read MoreForward Edge Nominated as a Featured Google for Education PD Partner
Forward Edge is excited to announce that we have been nominated by the Google for Education teams as one of three featured Professional Development (PD) Partners for the quarter. This is a prestigious designation that recognizes our expertise in providing high-quality PD to educators on Google for Education products and services.
Read MoreFourth-Camera Coaching
Garry Marshall has directed popular TV sit-coms like “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” and blockbuster movies like “Pretty Woman” and “A League of Their Own.” But he struck gold in 1978 when he cast Robin Williams in a new series, “Mork & Mindy”. The show was a vehicle for Mr. Williams to do his thing…
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