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This article gives you an idea about what the "most innovative" schools in the world--and in the U.S.--are doing differently.

Tech-less school in Silicon Valley!

We believe that all middle school students benefit from rigorous, "real-world", engaging learning experiences that prepare them for successful futures.

Social media, which has become an essential for kids and techno-savvy adults, is now entering the realm of public education as well. Schools and districts across the country are leaping aboard the Facebook bandwagon, creating pages that allow students and staff to interact during and after school hours.

The State of Florida's Department of Education has an overall plan for the implementation of educational technologies in K12 schools. Below the conceptual graphic, you will find a link to the pdf of the complete 52 page document. It is worth a skim to find out how Florida schools' integration of technology compares to that of schools in other countries. There are also a number of resources available to Florida teachers of which you may be unaware.

According to this FDOE 2012 report, Florida has a plan to incorporate technology in our schools, which involves provision of "personalized learning" environments, staff training and leadership, and availability of networks.

An Article about whether Virtual schools are good.

This is a wonderful program used by Florida Virtual School which enables teachers to have either realtime or taped interactive virtual classroom lessons.

This is a program used by Florida Virtual School which enables teachers to have either realtime or taped interactive virtual classroom lessons.

Annotated lists of top teaching and education blogs. Includes special education, home school, early childhood education, school library, science, and technology blogs.

Online education games site which could help kids keep school skills sharp during vacation. 

Blog and discussion forums for those selecting grad schools or programs. Requires free registration.

5 mistakes schools make with iPad.1) Focusing on content apps2) Lack of Teacher Preparation in Classroom Management of iPads3) Treating the iPad as a computer and expecting it to serve as a laptop.4) Treating iPads like multi-user devices5) Failure to communicate a compelling answer to "Why iPads?"

This report provides national data on the availability and use of educational technology among teachers in public elementary and secondary schools during the winter and spring of 2009. The data are the results of a national teacher-level survey that is one of a set that includes district, school, and teacher surveys on educational technology.

Educators who work in low-income schools understand technology could help them understand student needs better and create more engaging learning experiences. But tight budgets make some of the more ambitious schemes, like one-to-one computer access a distant dream. Yet it's precisely the schools with under-served student populations that stand to gain the most from technology.

What does the future of education look like? Dr. Charles Reigeluth provides an interesting vision for the future of education - that is already here in some school systems, according to Reigeluth and Karnopp, in their book, Reinventing Schools.  The future of education looks bright!

Calling all teacher-leaders -- you know who you are! This is a great article for any of us to read because as we learn more about integrating technology in our classes, we can help not only our students, but also other teachers, our schools, and communities stay relevant in the 21st century. 

Inspiring and enlightening narrative about a high school teacher's experience integrating digital tools and storytelling into his classes (including lots of lessons learned!) and a "how to" guide for aspiring technology integrators.

How the digital push is transforming schools.

I used this in my old school. It was a struggling title one school. This program helped tremendously.

This link provides parents with students enrolled in Manatee County schools with numerous resources including school choice forms, information about before and after school care, volunteering information, and information on SAC and SIP.

To do list for becoming a teacher in Hillsborough County School System

To do list for becoming a teacher in Hillsborough County School System