Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
There is a squeaky old merry-go-round in my neighborhood that my own children play on from time to time. Years of kids riding on it have loosened its joints so it spins more freely and quickly.
You’ll often hear two words come up in advising sessions as students look ahead to college: match and fit. They sound interchangeable, but they’re not.
My first few years teaching math were a struggle for me and my students. Our textbook focused primarily on direct instruction: I do, then you do, but rarely we do.
As a former admissions officer and now an independent education consultant, I’ve read thousands of college essays. The ones that earn students admission to their dream schools aren’t necessarily the most polished.
The first wave of studies raises questions about other digital distractions and cellphones at home.
The MacBook Neo may narrow a pricing gap, but it also exposes a management gap. A lower-cost Mac may be enough to spark fresh interest. However, it alone isn’t enough to guarantee a smooth rollout.
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When middle school students make the leap to high school, they are expected to have a career path in mind so their classes and goals align with their future plans.
Hey HN, We've built Assistiv (www.ftfplatforms.com/assistiv), an AI-native learning platform designed to simplify how instruction is created, personalized, and delivered. It started with one goal: make powerful, assistive intelligence education tools available to everyone—without the bloat of enterprise LMS systems. What emerged is a fast, clean LMS with built-in AI that actually helps teachers teach. What’s live today: AI Flashcards – auto-generated from course content Self-generating quizzes – students can test themselves based on what they’ve learned Generative assessments for instructors – create full quizzes, aligned to objectives Course builder with AI assistance – create entire courses in minutes Smart grading tools – assisted manual grading and AI scoring suggestions Real-time reports for both instructors and org admins SAML, permission-based roles, microservice grading infrastructure What’s coming: TutorMe – AI-powered personal tutors trained on what you are learning, tuned to
While prevention remains essential, 2025 has reinforced a hard lesson for district leaders: it’s not a question of if a cyber incident will occur, but how prepared a school system is to respond and recover when an attack happens.
Who among us has never copied a homework answer in a hurry? Borrowed a friend’s paragraph? Accepted a parent’s “small correction” that eventually became a full rewrite?
CoSN covers the policies and research currently driving the conversations around screen time in schools and offers a review of emerging legislation. The post This edtech podcast examines screen time in K12 appeared first on District Administration .
My kid was coming home, taking pictures of his math homework, feeding them into an AI engine, and writing a single prompt: Solve. The post My teenage son is using AI to do his math homework. I’m now helping his school write its first AI policy appeared first on District Administration .
Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department. The post Disability groups fear RFK Jr.’s new special education role appeared first on District Administration .
Sentara Health's virtual partner program for the night shift is normalizing asking for help, says this CNO. Bedside nursing is already a hard enough position, but nurses who work the night shift face some unique challenges that CNOs need to address. As resources go down on the night shift, it's critical that CNOs maintain steady staffing levels so that nothing falls through the cracks, according to Amber Price , senior vice president and enterprise CNO at Sentara Health . "We want to make sure that we have a balanced mix of nurses and that we have a steady staffing level so that our patients are getting the care they need," Price said. There is also higher turnover on the night shift among nurses who want to move to the day shift, as well as a different skill mix. "We see more new graduates on the night shift who may have more need for support," Price said. "All of those things combined can make it challenging to keep that shift staffed." That’s why Sentara Health implemented a new vir
Ameer Baraka knew something was wrong long before anyone gave it a name. Ameer grew up in poverty in Louisiana and had difficulty learning to read, but no one caught it. By third grade, he had already decided he would never amount to anything.
What does sustainable school improvement actually look like in a large, high-need district? In this piece, researchers and practitioners from East Baton Rouge Parish Schools share how a three-year research-practice partnership, built on shared values, rigorous evidence, and relational trust, moved the needle on math learning for more than 38,000 students. It is a model worth studying for any district leader tired of one-and-done professional development and ready to build something that lasts. The post Great Partnerships Are Like Gumbo, Not Fast Food appeared first on Getting Smart .
A colleague of ours recently attended an AI training where the opening slide featured a list of all the ways AI can revolutionize our classrooms. Grading was listed at the top.
When I asked my executive assistant to proof my first superintendent’s report for the public board packet, she came back and said that she was surprised that I gave so much credit to others for the work being completed by the district.
Seventh-grade math teacher Dylan Kane decided to conduct an experiment in his classes by going cold turkey on ed-tech.
Many years ago, around 2010, I attended a professional development program in Houston called Literacy Through Photography, at a time when I was searching for practical ways to strengthen comprehension, discussion, and reading fluency, particularly for students who found traditional print-based tasks challenging.
Washington, DC’s education paradox: rapid gains, low proficiency.
Last year, one of my strongest students could solve complex equations flawlessly--but paused when I asked a simple question: “Why does this method work?”
Far too many students enter math class expecting to fail. For them, math isn’t just a subject--it’s a source of anxiety that chips away at their confidence and makes them question their abilities.
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Some school districts are moving well beyond career simulations, partnering instead with clients in the community to give students opportunities to ...
On the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress, only about one in four fourth graders in Michigan scored at or above proficiency in reading--a stark reminder that too many students are moving through elementary school without secure foundational literacy skills.
A purposeful commitment to responsible edtech use--and to professional development for teachers--is necessary to ensure edtech is innovative and transformational, according to CoSN's annual 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report.
Nurse recruiting isn’t just about job postings anymore. It requires more intention and strategy, says this talent acquisition leader. Nurse recruiting is a process that involves more than just nurse leaders. To have a sustainable workforce in 2026, CNOs must partner closely with CHROs and other TA leaders to streamline recruiting and do more than make roles appealing to applicants. From a talent acquisition (TA) standpoint, recruiting isn't just about filling roles with just anyone anymore, according to Jennifer Spinelli , director of system talent acquisition at Beebe Healthcare . "We're not posting and praying anymore," Spinelli said. "We’re filling today’s openings to help shape tomorrow’s workforce and thinking about the future a lot more than we ever did before." The goal now is to reach sustainability by building the right mix of permanent staff pipelines and having the flexibility to be proactive instead of reactive, Spinelli explained. Leaders must now work together to engage w
“Maybe we have too much teacher training.” That headline is a sentence I never thought I’d write, given that I run a company built around supporting teachers’ professional growth. But it has been sitting with me since I read the latest Education Scorecard report.
By: Charles Fadel, Center for Curriculum Redesign Adapted from “Cognitive Security Architecture for Student Learning Data” Schools have been capturing student data for decades, and eventually will also use new applications such as Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) that can adapt to each student’s pace, performance, and learning needs. But the key question becomes what kinds […] The post Some Student Data Should Never Become Digital appeared first on Getting Smart .
How to keep teachers in charge when AI does the grading.
Between kindergarten and second grade, much of the school day is dedicated to helping our youngest students master phonics, syllabication, and letter-sound correspondence--the essential building blocks to lifelong learning.
By embracing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in purchasing decisions, school leaders can create learning spaces that not only accommodate students with disabilities but enhance the educational experience for all learners while delivering exceptional returns on investment (ROI).
Recent updates to the Americans with Disabilities Act means digital accessibility for public educational institutions can not be ignored. It will become a legal mandate.
Schools, colleges, and universities face growing challenges in keeping their communities informed, connected, and engaged.
Educational research has never been more abundant, yet its impact on classroom practice remains uneven at best. While universities continue to produce studies on instructional strategies, student outcomes, and emerging technologies, many K-12 educators rarely engage with this work in meaningful ways.
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Schools can keep QR logins safe and seamless by blending clear visual cues, ongoing user education, and risk-based checks behind the scenes
Today, about 80 percent of K–12 students use computers or tablets at school--up from about 50 percent before the pandemic. Even as parents worry about too much “screen time,” schools are ramping it up.
One day, something clicked for Jacob Griffin's students. Mr. Griffin, a teacher at the NAF Academy of Engineering at Southeast Raleigh High School in North Carolina, found that students who had previously been going through the motions were coming to class more engaged, more driven, and more confident about the potential futures that lay beyond high school.
Researchers say a lack of reliable information on artificial intelligence use on campus could lead to misguided policies.
American schools spent roughly $30 billion on educational technology in 2024--a figure that's projected to nearly double by 2033. Superintendents are constantly bombarded with emails, brochures, and demos from education technology companies.
College admissions requirements keep K-12 tied to grades and Carnegie units, slowing competency-based and skills-first learning. The post The Tyranny of College Admissions: Why It’s So Challenging to Have Real Change in K-12 Education appeared first on Getting Smart .
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The bell rings at 10:00 a.m. A teacher begins explaining quadratic equations. Some students lean forward, pencils ready. Others stare at the clock. A few are still turning yesterday’s lesson over in their minds.
AI can be a helpful tool to help students learn, but many are taking shortcuts and learning less, according to a study.
What does it actually mean to prepare students for the future? What skills do they need to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce?