Jessica Slusser
Getting Smart
Tacoma, WA, United States
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Returning to School: Why Video Is Here to Stay
As you plan for the return to school, whether you’re an educator or a school leader, video is here to stay. Jessica Slusser explores ways to implement video and shares resources to support leaders this fall and beyond. → Read More
21 Ways to Ignite Summer Learning
Need inspiration for summer learning? Here are 21 ways that will spark continued learning for your family! → Read More
Honoring Classroom Excellence: Extraordinary Educators
By: Jessica Slusser. Jessica discusses how Curriculum Associates recently announced the formation of a new, nationwide Professional Learning Community (PLC) called Extraordinary Educators Program. → Read More
Where to be During SXSW EDU 2019
By: Jessica Slusser. It’s time for SXSW EDU 2019! The Getting Smart team is ready to discuss education innovation and the future of learning with you all. → Read More
Helping Every Learner Identify as a “Math Person”
Recently, Curriculum Associates released a new white paper on culturally responsive classrooms. Included in that guide are four key components necessary to practice “culturally responsive mathematics teaching." Reflecting on these components, understand that there is no such thing as a “math person,” and that high-quality math instruction is key to helping learners shed that perception. → Read More
26 Can’t-Miss Education Conferences for 2019
Don't miss this years list of 26 can't-miss education conferences. → Read More
Micro-Grants for Transformative Professional Development
This Fall, a free open PD library was launched called Learn Next. Now Learn Next and their partners are kicking it up a notch. → Read More
Going Beyond Data: 10 Tips for Building a Culture Around Numbers
Jessica Slusser explains why data-centered cultures work and shares tips on how to build a school culture around numbers. → Read More
Advisory Online: The Role of Learning Success Coaches
ASU Prep Digital is setting the standard for what advisory means for online students. May Huang shared with us what advisory is like in online learning. → Read More
The Impact of ESSA: Identifying Evidence-Based Resources
Arguably the greatest shift in federal education law since the passage of No Child Left Behind, Every Student Succeeds Act is shifting the end goals of education. ESSA is all about showing results rather than focusing on inputs. Jessica Slusser helps break down the impact ESSA has had on American Education. → Read More
The Future of Work: Building Entrepreneurship Skills in K-12
The world is changing rapidly. Gone are the days of young adults starting a career and working in it for numerous years, sometimes even until retirement. Jessica Slusser discusses how we can prepare the next generation for success in a rapidly changing world. → Read More
A Turning Point. South Carolina Rural Schools Find Success.
South Carolina’s I-95 corridor has spent decades being unable to provide effective education to their students. Six years ago, things began to shift as schools started engaging students in high-quality project-based learning. → Read More
Students LEAD to Learn (Thanks to New Friday Institute Initiative)
Not everyone learns the same way or at the same rate. The Friday Institute for Education Innovation has announced a solution that can help educators better connect with students. → Read More
Education Can't Stand Still: Move on When Ready Bridging the Gap
The state of Arizona is striving to move from an education model based on time-standard to one based on a performance-standard. → Read More
EdTech Acquisition Will Enhance Engagement and Strengthen Conceptual Understanding in Math
Curriculum Associates has acquired award winning game company Motion Math, bringing high quality games to millions more elementary students. → Read More
2018 Can't-Miss Education Conferences
Don't miss this year's list of 27 can’t-miss education conferences. → Read More
20 Ways to Celebrate National Family Literacy Day
Here are some innovative ideas for celebrating #NationalLiteracyDay every day. We’ve included 10 ideas to use at home and 10 ideas for the classroom. → Read More
New Partnership Empowers Educators to Excel
A new partnership between K12 Inc. and Southern New Hampshire University will create a new masters degree aimed at educators teaching in online or blended settings and promises to advance excellence in K-12 online teaching. → Read More
10 Tips for Smarter EdTech Purchasing
By Jessica Slusser - When a market is growing as quickly as the EdTech industry is, consumers can feel overwhelmed. Here are 10 tips to help. → Read More
True Leadership Starts with Empathy
By Jessica Slusser - Our team is wrapping an incredible week at INBOUND (#INBOUND17) in Boston. Here's what we learned, and what we're thinking about. → Read More