by NCCE | Jul 27, 2026 | Classroom Management, Hack the classroom!, Lesson Planning, Looking Forward, Uncategorized
As summer winds down, it’s time to begin preparing for another exciting school year. The first few weeks set the tone for classroom culture, student engagement, and academic success. Thoughtful planning now can help reduce stress later and create a welcoming...
by NCCE | Jul 25, 2026 | Technology Integration
School districts across the United States are increasingly confronting calls to limit or ban screens in classrooms. Lawmakers in multiple states and local administrators are responding to growing parent concerns about device overuse, distractions, and potential...
by NCCE | Jul 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Jessica Schuler In a fifth-grade classroom at Jefferson Elementary School in Gallup, New Mexico, students are exploring Spider Rock and Canyon de Chelly National Monument—places deeply connected to the Navajo story of Spider Woman, a revered figure who, according...
by NCCE | Jul 11, 2026 | Professional Development
Summer offers educators something they sorely miss during the school year: time to pause, reflect, and reset. After months of instruction, planning, assessment, and student support, the summer break provides an important opportunity for rest. However, that open...
by NCCE | Jul 6, 2026 | NCCE News, Uncategorized
Following a remarkable 20-year career dedicated to investing in students, Kiersten Kerr, MLIS, officially retired this past June. A “proud Viking” to her core, Kiersten spent the last 15 years as the Library Media Specialist at Coeur...
