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#ClearTheList: Transform Classrooms with Amazon Wishlist Clearing

In the heart of every classroom, there's a teacher who dreams of providing the best learning experience for their students. Yet, many teachers need more resources to make this dream come true. We’re not talking about Xboxes, iPads, and 4K TVs, but the essentials that make a classroom feel inviting and exciting. Many teachers spend…
July 18, 2024
3 min read

Forward Focus: The Future is Now

Our vision for the future The Kami office is buzzing now that we can finally share our exciting updates! As your trusted partner in education, we're always looking for ways to enhance your teaching experience and improve student outcomes. On May 2, our CEO, Hengjie Wang, shared our vision for the future and revealed three…
May 2, 2024
3 min read

5 Unexpected Lessons From the Classroom

By Marcus SteinReflecting on my years as an English teacher, I'm struck by the unexpected lessons that teaching has gifted me. It wasn't just about imparting knowledge of Shakespeare and grammar rules; teaching was a journey that transformed me in ways I could have never anticipated. Here are five of those unexpected lessons.Parent buy-in helps…
March 6, 2024
3 min read

5 Tips for Increasing Engagement in Your Classroom

By Marcus SteinEvery educator has their little tips and tricks, often passed down to them from wiser, more experienced teachers who’ve taken them under their wings. Personally, some of the most meaningful insights I’ve gained throughout the years have centered around student engagement. So, in the spirit of paying it forward, here are my five…
March 6, 2024
3 min read

Teacher Burnout

Key takeawaysThe post-pandemic era has exacerbated teacher burnout, with educators leaving the profession at high rates due to the compounded stress of personal and professional responsibilities.Effective leadership is critical in developing and implementing strategies to support teachers and combat the heightened challenges of teacher shortages and burnout¹.Even before the pandemic, there were initiatives to promote…
November 30, 2023
13 min read
Kami Advisory Group - The Opportunity Gap

The Opportunity Gap

Key takeaways Maintain high expectations and employ qualified and experienced educators. Embrace research-backed professional development and ensure principals attend to offer the best support for their teachers.Remain committed to creating a fair and inclusive educational landscape for all students, no matter their background.We’re back with the third installment of our blog series focusing on leadership…
November 22, 2023
7 min read

Leaning Into Technology

Key takeawaysEdtech can improve student learning outcomes and increase equity, as well as alleviate some of the contemporary challenges of education, such as teacher shortages.To compete in a tech-driven global market, students must be technologically adept. Effective integration of tech in schools requires thorough training of educators and alignment with educational outcomes. Technology is an…
November 19, 2023
13 min read
Kami Advisory Group - Budgeting Beyond Emergency Funding

Budgeting Beyond Emergency Funding

Key takeawaysFocus strategic planning and budgetary resources on student wellbeing and learning outcomes.Take caution when using ESSER funds for recurring expenditures, as these funds have a decided discontinuation date.Involve stakeholders in transparent decision-making processes to avoid abrupt shock and possible hostility.We are excited to announce our new blog series focusing on leadership and decision-making in…
November 18, 2023
11 min read
Computer Based Testing in New York school districts

Changes to State Testing in New York

A summary of the State Education Department’s memo to schools On June 1, 2022, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced its plan to join 48 other states and transition to computer-based testing (CBT) for students in Grades 3–8. The process will start with mandatory ELA, math, and science CBT for students in grades…
November 3, 2023
2 min read
Jamboard activities you can do in Kami

5 Collaborative Classroom Activities You Can Do in Kami

Whether or not you use Jamboard, Kami is the digital whiteboard for you. The education community woke to the news that Google Jamboard will soon start winding down. Teachers and students who love using the Google platform will now be considering their options. Look no further than Kami. Google Jamboard is a collaborative digital whiteboard…
September 29, 2023
3 min read
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Digital Citizenship Read Along

This blog is for you and your students to read together. It covers the basics of digital citizenship and why it matters.   So what is digital citizenship? Digital citizenship is all about understanding how to act responsibly online. You might have noticed, you've got the whole world available at a click! And with this…
September 21, 2023
3 min read
Halloween Activi-treats!

Halloween Activi-treats!

Have so much fun it’s scary with these Kami classroom resources! If you’re looking for insight on the origins of Halloween, including why we carve pumpkins and go trick-or-treating, check out our Halloween in the Classroom blog. It also includes some spook-tacular learning opportunities for the elementary, middle-school, and high-school classroom. This blog is all about introducing…
September 19, 2023
2 min read
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