February 2017

February 2017

FULL ISSUE

FEATURES

MATH INSTRUCTION + EDTECH TOOLS = SUCCESS
By Tara Smith
As test scores rise and engagement increases, schools are beginning to see the incalculable benefits of implementing digital curriculum and resources for math instruction.

MAGIC BUS : IN TEXAS, THEY DO EVERYTHING BIGGER, INCLUDING WIFI EXPANSION
By Ellen Ullman
At the Huntsville (TX) Independent School District, smart buses keep their students connected as they travel the district’s vast distance of 644 square miles.

CALIFORNIA DISTRICT GETS ROCKET READY
By Michael Morrison
At the Laguna Beach (CA) Unified School District, a new “Rocket Ready” program takes a fresh approach to PD.

NEW LEARNING SPACES, NEW FURNITURE
As schools reimagine their learning spaces, furniture companies are reimagining their designs to complement these spaces. Here are some of the latest releases for K-12.

PRODUCTS

PUT TO THE TEST: T&L EDITORS TAKE SOME NEW PRODUCTS FOR A TEST DRIVE.
Vernier LabQuest Stream
HMH Science Dimensions
MakerBot Replicator Mini+
Classcraft
Hitachi CP-X25LWN LCD

WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS 

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS

EDITOR’S NOTE: AWAY WE GO

TRENDING
TOP10 WEB STORIES
BLOG BITS
TOP TWEETS
DATA SHOWS SCHOOLS STRUGGLE TO MODERNIZE CLASSROOM PRACTICES
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T&L READER SURVEY HOW MUCH EFFECT WILL A TRUMP PRESIDENCY HAVE ON YOUR CLASSROOM IN THE NEXT YEAR?
DIGITAL LEARNING DAY 2017 ANNOUNCED
7 REASONS TO PLAN A LONG TIME AHEAD FOR CONFERENCES
APPS OF THE DAY FROM TECHLEARNING.COM
RESOURCES TO TRY WITH LEARNERS IN 2017
TECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH FOR IN 2017
CLASS TECH TIPS

BIG IDEAS: BOLD PREDICTIONS SURE TO GO WRONG IN 2017