Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “The belief that we can somehow effectively educate all children with the same, uniform approach may be the single biggest reason that America has been unable to close achievement gaps.” ” Via The Huffington Post, Phyllis Lockett asks: “What Would Dr. King Say About the Future of American Education?” Standardized tests are losing favor in higher education circles. MORE

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Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “Knowing someone cares can change a student’s life. Fresh Ideas collaboration digital portfolio e-portfolio edchat education freshgrade learning parent engagement school culture student engagement teacher Teaching technology weekly roundupBusy week? We’re here to help. As adults, we are placed here to be change agents for kids.” MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: The New York Times shares some great tips and apps for helping parents to preserve “refrigerator-door masterpieces.” Fresh Ideas digital portfolio e-portfolio edchat edtech education freshgrade learning personalized learning project based learning student engagement teacher Teaching technology weekly roundupBusy week? We’re here to help. MORE

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Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: The Washington Post examines whether parent-teacher organizations who raise massive amounts of money should be required to share it with other public schools in need. trillion spending bill and increases funding to K-12 education, civil rights protections, college affordability, and more. ” edCircuit discusses PD and how to inspire your fellow educators to embrace opportunities for growth. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: The Washington Post shares four protective factors that will build resilience in kids and help them weather life’s challenges. Fresh Ideas assessment digital portfolio e-portfolio edchat edtech education freshgrade innovative assessment school culture student engagement teacher Teaching technology weekly roundupBusy week? We’re here to help. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “I can’t sit back and repeat the same stale lessons year after year because it’s tradition. Some educators feel meager budgets will prevent them from preparing students for a labor market that could be radically reshaped by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. ” Dr. Rod Berger speaks with Larry Ferlazzo about being a proactively positive influence in education. Busy week? MORE

In a recent New York Times article , writer Frank Bruni laments the erosion of higher education as a result of the growing adoption of a consumer model positioning students as customers and colleges as mere providers of goods and services. What value should a higher education provide? MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: Microschools “emphasize interdisciplinary project-based learning, building social skills such as communication and critical thinking, and tailoring instruction to the needs of each individual student.” ” edCircuit shares thoughts on education leadership in the age of technology. Busy week? We’re here to help. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “Rather than trying to choose between high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech, parents and teachers should be searching for activities that will engage children in creative thinking and creative expression.” “Determine what your short — and long-term goals are for your children’s education, and do the research to identify that right choice.” Busy week? We’re here to help. MORE

So far in the Security Culture Series, we’ve discussed expanding IT’s responsibility in security and the importance of educating and training employees. Blog agents of change cybersecurity employee education employee feedback private customer information Security Culture security policies MORE

Education, education, education! That being said, the desire for knowledge, education and inspiration is mind-blowing! This is why in 2017, companies need to focus more than ever on continuing education in Customer Experience at all levels of their businesses. MORE

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All of this came flooding back to me when I met Craig Preston of Education Folder at Call Center Week. But when I did, I could immediately see the value in using a tool like Education Folder to obtain peak performance. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “The problem is that there are parents, politicians, lawmakers, and even some educators who continue to promote an educational model and prepare students for a world that no longer exists.” ” Reinventing education for today’s digital learners, via edCircuit. Busy week? We’re here to help. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: EdSurge asks “Does current K-12 education equip every student with the requisite skills to become innovators and problem-solvers, or even informed citizens, to succeed in this world with pervasive computing?” ” The tradition of educational experimentation and innovation continues to accelerate with these seven education trends to watch this year. Busy week? We’re here to help. MORE

Education is no different. Technological advances enable educators to disrupt learning in ways that were almost … Continued. Technology has become a mainstay in our daily lives. Professional Development MORE

Those who continue to focus on their own education also understand the world is changing at an incredibly rapid pace. Off the top of my head… Have you ever felt like you had to educate a customer service agent or salesperson when you were the customer? MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “It’s important to frame best practices for afterschool providers in terms of engagement and participation in the world, not simply proficiency with computers and the Internet. Find out how Generation Z has their sights on bypassing college with more innovative and agile education alternatives. Busy week? We’re here to help. MORE

The “School of Hard Knocks” is an idiom that means the (sometimes painful) education one gets from life’s usually negative experiences. It is contrasted with formal education and was coined by Elbert Hubbard in a piece he wrote about himself for Cosmopolitan in 1902. MORE

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Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: The Washington Post examines whether parent-teacher organizations who raise massive amounts of money should be required to share it with other public schools in need. trillion spending bill and increases funding to K-12 education, civil rights protections, college affordability, and more. ” edCircuit discusses PD and how to inspire your fellow educators to embrace opportunities for growth. MORE

I am not going to bore you with a list of everything that has struck me over the last 12 months, but I am going to focus on one thing in particular that has stood out for me – and that thing is best summed up by the word ‘education’! MORE

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Here’s a roundup of the top education stories from the last seven days. As 2017 comes to a close, we can reflect on the journey education has taken and the changes the world has seen. Dr. Steve Perry is widely respected by grassroots community members, internationally renowned education experts, and A-list celebrities. He talks to Dr. Rod Berger about the state of education news, and whether there is a need for better education reporting in the national media. MORE

Education expert Bernard Bull once said, “In order to create an engaging learning experience, the role of the instructor is optional, but the role of the learner is essential.” A massive increase in online education over the past decade has revealed the truth of this observation. MORE

Gina Szabo once relayed this story to me and gave permission for it to be published in Call Center Management on Fast Forward. Although certainly not a recommendation, it is a good reminder that communication is a key first step to contact center success. MORE

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Higher education is chief among them. Higher education institutions have numerous student engagement points that span across the entire student journey from enrollment to graduation. Several years ago, we wrote about the benefits of cloud computing in education. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “The problem is that there are parents, politicians, lawmakers, and even some educators who continue to promote an educational model and prepare students for a world that no longer exists.” ” Reinventing education for today’s digital learners, via edCircuit. Busy week? We’re here to help. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: The New York Times shares some great tips and apps for helping parents to preserve “refrigerator-door masterpieces.” Fresh Ideas digital portfolio e-portfolio edchat edtech education freshgrade learning personalized learning project based learning student engagement teacher Teaching technology weekly roundupBusy week? We’re here to help. MORE

Today we are releasing our new guide to customer service and customer experience higher education programs. The Customers That Stick TM Guide to Customer Service Certificate and Degree Programs is designed to help shine a light on the growing importance of our field and to help generate interest in those higher learning institutions that are at the forefront of customer service and customer experience education. MORE

Although this is key, organizations also need to improve employee education and training around the topic. Though many organizations today offer education on security matters, there is still much room for improvement when it comes to training. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “I can’t sit back and repeat the same stale lessons year after year because it’s tradition. Some educators feel meager budgets will prevent them from preparing students for a labor market that could be radically reshaped by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. ” Dr. Rod Berger speaks with Larry Ferlazzo about being a proactively positive influence in education. Busy week? MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: “It’s important to frame best practices for afterschool providers in terms of engagement and participation in the world, not simply proficiency with computers and the Internet. Find out how Generation Z has their sights on bypassing college with more innovative and agile education alternatives. Busy week? We’re here to help. MORE

Here’s our roundup of top educational stories from the past seven days: EdSurge asks “Does current K-12 education equip every student with the requisite skills to become innovators and problem-solvers, or even informed citizens, to succeed in this world with pervasive computing?” ” The tradition of educational experimentation and innovation continues to accelerate with these seven education trends to watch this year. Busy week? We’re here to help. MORE