Deepanshu Gahlaut
Update: This article was last updated on 17 October 2023 to reflect the accuracy and up-to-date information on the page.
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“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” – Albert Einstein
This quote emphasizes a very important point which is that wisdom cannot be taught in schools; it can only be acquired with life experience. We, as a parent, teachers, or children, tend to ignore this. This quote has another connotation that implies that continuous learning is something that is required to be successful in any field.
Wondering how this is possible and whether learning in schools is sufficient. What else can you do to get more knowledge and experience?
First, apart from school education, giving your child the necessary support and training to gain hands-on experience and developing social, communication, creative, and entrepreneurial skills are a great way to help them acquire more knowledge and become future-ready.
Second, if your child is not spending enough time reading, it indicates that they might not be able to benefit from what education offers. A report in 2020 in The Guardian states that children are reading less than ever before.
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Reading books may have become an old concept for today’s children as they are more inclined towards getting information on the Internet. Hence, blogs are a fantastic but underrated method of providing learning and staying up to date on different topics.
They are written by experts and updated frequently. Blog reading can be a great exercise for your child which will keep them updated, get a variety of opinions, and consume more information in a short amount of time. As parents, you should encourage your child to read informational blogs and learn about things and concepts. According to a 2018 Hubspot Survey, 60% of people read blogs to learn something new and keep up with industry trends. But the question here is, which blogs to read? There are a plethora of education blogs and resources available online. How to find and read the right ones?
Fret not! Here’s a list of the 10 best education blogs researched by the Moonpreneur team that you should read and learn from in 2023.
List of the 10 best education blogs
| Number | Website/Blog |
|---|---|
| 1 | Homeroom |
| 2 | MindShift |
| 3 | The Innovative Educator |
| 4 | Moonpreneur |
| 5 | Edutopia |
| 6 | EdSurge |
| 7 | Getting Smart |
| 8 | Will Richardson |
| 9 | TeacherTube |
| 10 | The Edvocate |
1. Homeroom
This is the official blog of the US Department of Education and an excellent resource to get insights into the activities of various schools and programs. It also allows discussion of educational innovation and reform.
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2. MindShift
MindShift (a part of KQED News) offers insights into the future of learning and how teaching methods are evolving to meet the needs of today’s students. They also provide advice on how to raise children to be successful in life. Their audience is made of educators, parents, and lifelong learners.
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3. The Innovative Educator
Lisa Nielsen is the founder of The Innovator Educator and provides her opinion on the current education system. She is a public school educator and shares innovative ways to prepare students for relevant and real-world success.
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4. Moonpreneur
Moonpreneur covers topics, news, research, trends, etc., that are useful and meaningful to your child’s education and how you can prepare them for the future of work.
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5. Edutopia
Founded by George Lucas in 1991, Edutopia has thousands of informative articles on how technology can change the education system. They state their mission is to transform K-12 education so that all students can become future-ready.
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6. EdSurge
EdSurge is a community of teachers, storytellers, and techies. They provide research reports on ideas and technologies that shape the future of education and the learning system. You can find coverage on PK-12, higher education, and EdTech businesses.
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7. Getting Smart
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8. Will Richardson
Will Richardson is an education thought leader and international speaker and was named of the global 100 “Changemakers in Education” by HundrEd. In his blogs, he shares his thoughts, ideas, recommended tools, and strategies to help educators improve the learning experience for their students.
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9. TeacherTube
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This is an online community of teachers where teachers post videos on various topic for students. From science, math, arts, history, etc., they write on a wide spectrum of subjects and provide students an array of options to explore and learn
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10. The Edvocate
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The Edvocate aims to educate people about the shifts in education policy. They cover the latest news in education reforms, innovation in the learning system, education leadership, and child development.
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Final Note
This list is worth bookmarking, and all the blogs are a must-follow for parents as well as children to be in the know of the latest developments in the education sector.
However, there are still many blogs that didn’t find their place in this top 10 list, but they, too, are doing their bit to improve the education system and aid students in the learning process. Discovery Education, Inside Higher Ed, Pearson, Study.com, and Udemy are some of the notable mentions that did not make the top 10 in our list.Did we miss any education technology blogs you think should be on the list? Please share your favorite blogs in the comment section below.
Let me end this blog with a Chinese proverb –
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.”
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That is a good list of blogs. I follow the TeachThought blog which is a good collection of articles for educators.
Can you also recommend some websites where I can download free ebooks or educational material in PDF format for my kid? He is in 8th grade.
Hi there! Thanks for sharing this great post about the best education blogs. I found it really informative and useful in discovering new resources for improving my own learning journey.
One topic that really caught my attention was the importance of active study techniques. It’s so true that simply reading and memorizing information is not enough to truly understand and retain it. That’s why I’m grateful for resources like the article on Productive Fish’s blog about how to study effectively. The tips and strategies offered there are incredibly helpful for anyone looking to take a more active and engaged approach to their learning.
Education can play a critical role in promoting social justice and addressing inequalities. This involves recognizing and addressing systemic barriers to education, as well as providing opportunities for all students to succeed regardless of their background.
Is blogging good for students?
Blogging allows students to express their unique voices, improves communication skills through commenting on others’ posts and responding to feedback. It fosters thoughtfulness in students’ interactions.
I am a K-12 student and follows Edudemic for detailed blogs, research summaries, and links to hundreds of Websites, books, and organizations available, which helped me to incorporate technology in the classroom.
Don’t have time to read blogs, can you recommend podcast?
Stuff You Should Know (SYSK) is a super popular podcast that teaches you about all kinds of interesting topics. It’s been around for a long time and is really popular because it covers everything from history to science to pop culture.
What is the importance of educational blogs?
You must read ASCD blogs as well. Is a vibrant space where educators unite to exchange ideas, solutions, and news. Their blogs are really informational and helpful for students.