Getting Smart Competitors

Your Northern California NPR and PBS stations, offering a community-supported, non-profit alternative to commercial media. Through Public Television, Public Radio, Interactive, and Education, KQED provides citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories. KQED helps students and teachers thrive in 21st century classrooms, and takes people of all ages on journeys of exploration—exposing them to new people, places and ideas. KQED celebrates diversity, embraces innovation, values lifelong learning and partners with those who share our passion for public service.

We support teachers with practical, research-based literacy solutions that improve outcomes for their students. We "get" teachers in a way others don't. And we use our understanding to help teachers improve student outcomes and deliver on learning goals for their classroom, school, and district. We deliver the practical support teachers know they need to address the most mission-critical literacy challenges for each of their unique students. We act on proven research as it evolves. By doing so, we help teachers align instruction to best practices and standards, today and in the future. We make learning more joyful, and help teachers create positive learning experiences that both they and their students want to have.

ISTE+ASCD supports educators throughout their careers by providing strategies and support for creating effective teaching and learning environments. We combine technology-driven innovation with resources on transformative pedagogical practices to shape the future of education through ISTE+ASCD conferences, Books and Educational Leadership magazine, certification programs, professional learning services, and community webinars.