The vast majority of jobs created during the recent economic recovery require highly skilled workers. Many of these jobs continue to go unfilled because a lack of candidates. Technical Education Renaissance in Schools Part of the reason is a misconception that these high-paying, fulfilling careers require expensive four-year college degrees, when the truth is […]
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2017 School Specialty Honor Roll Winners
We know that teachers and students work hard all school year long – which is precisely why we created the School Specialty Honor Roll! The Honor Roll is our opportunity to recognize and reward teachers and their students for all the incredible efforts they’ve put forth during the school year. This is the third […]
6 Ways to Integrate Technology into Physical Education
Teaching physical education can be challenging for any number of reasons, from a lack of equipment to keeping students engaged. To meet these challenges, some educators are turning to technology in physical education to create more dynamic classes that work for students with a wide range of fitness levels. Here are some examples of […]
Typography 101
Often confused with font, which is simply the collection of a certain set of typographical characters at a specific size and weight, typography is an art unto itself. This art involves not just the design of individual written characters in a unique and cohesive style, but also the combining of those characters to create […]
L’Ouverture Elementary Brings Modern, 21st Century Learning Spaces to Students
The L’Ouverture Career Explorations and Technology Magnet School in Wichita, Kansas, recently completed a major classroom renovation project with School Specialty to outfit 18 classrooms (K-5) with innovative furniture and media technology solutions. This was part of a push by the Wichita Public Schools District to create a forward-thinking, more flexible, and collaborative environment for […]
Sgraffito 101
Derived from the Italian word for “scratch”, Sgraffito is the process of scratching or scraping one layer to reveal another layer, usually of contrasting color, beneath. It’s an effective way to add interest, texture, and color that artists have employed for hundreds of years. Popularized in the 15th century, the process was common during […]
3Doodler Model Town: STEM + History
We often discuss the classroom applications for 3Doodler in STEM subjects, or as a way for students to learn about emerging technologies. But the educational benefits of 3Doodler aren’t just restricted to math and science, as English teacher Eva Reilly shows. Reilly challenged her high school English class to make a model of their […]
Great Spaces for Early Childhood Education
It seems that with almost every study that comes out revealing new insights into how the brain best learns, early childhood seems to be the key. Not only do we find the building blocks for future educational success, but also more knowledge about how to make early childhood more beneficial for our youngest students. […]
Transform Your Classroom & Boost Student Engagement with Dry Erase Surfaces
As a teacher, you already know how important it is to immerse students in print and probably already make a habit of displaying brightly-colored text and graphics in your classroom. You have probably also discovered that children love the opportunity to draw or write on your whiteboard. While you may provide opportunities for students to […]
Increase Reading Comprehension at Any Grade Level
The ability to analyze and interpret diverse fiction and nonfiction texts is the foundation of reading comprehension. As a student gets older, he or she should be able to effectively use reading comprehension skills and strategies on increasingly complex works. Because each student learns to comprehend in their own way at their own pace, […]
5 Reasons to Remember Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is a tried-and-true tradition built on respect for some of America’s greatest heroes. But it’s easy to forget that showing appreciation for teachers accomplishes more than just making them feel like their hard work is recognized. 5 Reasons to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week While their dedication and passion should be reason […]
Multi-Sensory Environments and Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to Research Autism: “Multi-sensory Environments or MSE’s are designed to create a feeling of safety and to provide novel and intriguing sensations, which can promotes pleasure and/or feelings of well-being. They can also be utilized as part of the learning or treatment experience or for leisure and relaxation.” Typically, a MSE is a […]
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