The 411 on everything education! 100 Best Education Blogs

Want to keep up with the latest trends in educational technology? Interested in continuing your education? Here are the top 100 education blogs on the web. Chock full of data, educational resources, and at least a few nuts, they will help guide you through all those questions you’ve been meaning to ask, but haven’t quite found the time for.

Educational Technology

• The Edublogger – Helps educational bloggers get the most up to date technology information in education
• Educational Insanity – Addresses the issues of educational policy, leadership and technology

• Weblogg-ed – This site is dedicated to discussions and reflections on technologies that are transforming classrooms
• Clive on Learning – Blog about trying to learn everything electronically
• The Power of Educational Technology – Focuses on application of technology in a classroom
• Dangerously Irrelevant – This blog talks about technology, leadership and the future of schools
• Creating Lifelong Learners – Tips for elementary teachers in intregrating technology in the classroom
• Beth’s Thoughts on Technology in the classroom- Beth Knittle writes her thought about technology from her first hand experience as a K-12 Technology Intergration Specialist

• The Savvy Technologist. This blogger helps schools implement technology to benefit students and teachers.
• iLearn Technology. Learn ways to integrate technology in the classroom.
• EdTechTalk – Educators who like to discuss and learn about using educational technology

Education at a glance

• JoanneJacobs.com – Joanne Jacobs opens up the board for all talks about education
• Borderland – Feedback on personal and reflective experiences of learnings and teachings
• Learning in a Flat World – Britt Watwood’s take on student’s and education
• EDU in Review – Blogs on a variety of education related topics- from best halloween costumes on campus to rising tuitions

International and Study Aboard

• Our Global Education – Discussions about education in the global arena
• Study Abroad Blog and News - This blogs provides current news and information about study

• Hedda blog - The Hedda blog gives an inside look at studying abroad from the perspective of students and teachers
• NAFSA Blog - This blog offers online resources for exchange programs, studying aboard and international education
• Global Higher Ed - Higher education news from our global neighbors
• International Higher Education Consulting Blog – “A source for news on international education and public diplomacy.”
• StudyAbroad.com – Students share their experience of learning and living aboard.
• Abroad 101 – A blog about everything you need to know for a semester abroad
• SmartStudyAbroad – Tips and news about studying abroad provided by administrators and students
• International Financial Aid Blog – A blog that provides information, updates, advice and opinions on the financial aspects of studying abroad

Blog domains for Teachers and Students

• Edublogs – A blog domain made easy for student and teachers to create blogs
• 21Classes Cooperative Learning – A blogportal that enables classrooms to customize their blogs

Blogs for Teachers

• The Top 101 Web Sites for Teachers – Provides web resources for teaching and learning
• HOPE Foundation – Community for educators to discuss development for the success of students
• TeachersCount – A blog to help teachers advance in their profession and provide resources for the teaching community
• Headucate – “the blog for thinking teachers”
• Teachers Teaching Teachers – A blog where the teaching community can learn from each other

• A Difference – A “difference” indicates “change” and this blog presents ideas to make a change for better education
• Artichoke – A look at the surrounding elements of teaching and learning
• blog of proximal development – Discover ways to improve learning at home and in developing countries
• Cool Cat Teacher Blog – Learn what new teaching techniques are being used in the classroom

• NYC Educator – The NYC Educator talks about working and teaching with students in New York City
• Teacher magazine – A blog giving teachers the latest news and noteworthy events in education
• The Open Classroom – “Constructing an identity in the blogosphere while reflecting on learning and teaching and technology…”
• Kindergarten’s 3 R’s: Respect, Resources and Rants – Learn everything relating to Kindergarteners from your very own Kindergarten teacher!

Education Workshops

• The Angela Maiers Educational Services website – Offers workshops and training sessions for learners to better develop their reading and communicaton skills

Education Policy

• Change Agency – A blog about implementing change in the current education system
• D-Ed Reckoning – Address the problems with K-12 education
• Education in Texas – Education issues in Texas and beyond

• Intercepts – “A listening post monitoring public education and teachers’ unions.”

• Practical Theory – Views and opinions about education from the classroon
• Schools Matter – Issues on public education policy

• Education Policy Blog – A blog that takes a look at the “foundations” of education to evaluate the current status of education today
• Educational Justice – A blog promoting a progressive movement in education for the future

• Education Notes Online -A blog about activities to improve NYC public education
  
• This Little Blog: A Place to Respond – “An analysis of the war against public education by a teacher.”
• Transform Education – Advocates high-quality education for all children as a part of their “civil right”
• 5/17. Jim Anderson blogs about education in the news and policies that affect Washington state.
• Stories from Schools. This blog discusses how policies have impacted education in their classrooms on this collaborative blog.

• The Doc Is In. Dr. Pezz’s take on education policy in high schools.
• Education Policy Blog. This blog touches on several aspects of education policy.
• Jay P. Greene’s Blog. Jay P. Greene’s perspective on education policy and more.
• The Quick and the Ed. Analysis and opinion on education news, policy, and politics.
• Practical Theory. A teacher advocates positive changes in public schools.
• Tuttle SVC. Tom Hoffman blogs about education policy and reform.
• Thoughts on Education Policy. Corey Bunje Bower shares thoughts on education policy while working on a Ph.D.
• The Core Knowledge Blog. This blog explores education policy with a focus on teaching concept-based curriculum.

Continuing Education and Distance Learning

• Education Trends Blog by Gatlin Education Services - This blog is a great source to learn about online education, technology and education and going back to school

• Rick Osborn’s Continuing Education Blog - Discussions of higher education or adult education can be found here.

• Continuing Education! – Here you can find study tips and talks about educational technology for adult learners
• OnlineEduBlog.com - This blog gives information about online degrees, colleges, universities and industry news related toonline education
• Edvisors Online Education Blog - Learn why online education is on the rise
• Continuing Education - This blog provides a wide range of different educational opportunties
• Deb’s Continuing Education Guide - Deb covers everything from teaching, continuing education to non-traditional students.

• NYULocal – NYU’s blog delivering current events about school and the community
• The Daily Clog – Daily dose of UC Berkeley’s student life and community
• IvyGate – New and gossip blogs about the Ivy League.
• The Ink – News and commentaries from Princeton University
  

Admissions and Rankings

• Center for College Affordability and Productivity: This blog gives prospective students information regarding financial aid, school demographics and more
• Great College Advice: Mark Montgomery talks about about trends in SATs, different Universtiy campus and everything else to prepare one for college.

• Allen’s College Admissions Blog: Allen Grove’s guide for college admission
• Not Your Average Admissions Blog: An indepth look into college admissions and more

• AdmissionsConsultants College Admissions Blog: This blog offers reports on admissions trends, financial aid trends, rankings, and more.
• My College Admissions Blog: A great resource for tips and advice from college admissions counselors
• The Choice Blog: The New York Times blog The Choice, investigates everything relating to college admissions and financial aid
• The Uncommon Blog: This blog is great tool for learning about selective college admissions processes
  
• Happy Schools Blog: This blog presents university rankings, grad school admissions, financial aid tips, and more.
• Scholarships.com Blog: Learn how you can better finance your education

Higher Ed

• Education Nation – Informative blog that gives tips and news about higher education
• Higher Education Weblog – A blog to help and advise students who are entering and leaving college

• bloghighed – Talks about everything higher education!

• The College Puzzle – A guide for students on how to survive and succeed in college
• University Diaries – An english professor describes University life
• Continuing education trends – Provides information and the latest trends with continuing education
• The Chronicle of Higher Education – Educational news source for students, teachers, and faculty members
• The Higher Ed Watch Blog – Discusses a wide range of topic involving higher education

An Emphasis on Special Education

• Teachers at Risk. Practical advice from a teacher with 20 years of experience.
• Successful Teaching. Tips and strategies that are useful for special ed and regular ed classes.
• School Psychologist Blog Files. A blog is specifically written to parents of students in Special Ed can also help new teachers understand some of the challenges with in special ed.
• Okay so What Next?. Learn from a mother and a teacher about her experience in special ed.
• Special Education Blog. This blog provides great advice for teaching special ed children.

• On Special Education. Keep track of all the news pertaining to special education with this blog.
• Bilingual Special Ed. This blog covers special education and bilingual education.
• Special Education and Learning Differences. This blog provides strategies for teaching special ed students.
• Barto’s World. A teacher’s perspective on teaching students with learning disabilities.