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Key points: Autumn is a universally familiar season. Whether you live among the redwoods of the Pacific Northwest, or in the sunny southern states, the cooler air, shorter days, and…
Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School is Named the Grand Prize Winner of the Heroes of the Classroom Program Presented by Kleenex®
TINLEY PARK, Ill.— Lauren Brazel of Tinley Park High School near Chicago is the 2024 Grand Prize winner of the national teacher recognition program, Heroes of the Classroom, presented by…
AI’s role in motivation and deep learning
Key points: In the quickly evolving landscape of AI, education stands at the forefront. New AI tools are emerging daily for educators and students; from AI tutors to curriculum creators,…
How parents and teachers can help in the battle against bullies
Key points: Mean girls: These two words perfectly described my fourth period speech class. Class culture I had worked so hard to create was crushed overnight with the addition of…
How AI Will Change Personalized Learning
Keisha Ray and Susan Gentz, co-founders of k20 connects, tackle two of the most popular, but sometimes confusing, topics in the world of education and technology. The computer-generated transcript is…
Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools
Key points: In my fall 3rd-year “STEM in Early Childhood” class, I noticed a common trend: The pre-service teachers, who were all women, shared a stereotypical belief that they were…
Creating esports programs with managed network services
Key points: Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the country. In fact, the global esports market is projected to…
How to Empower Students to Navigate Politics and Media Bias in 2024 Election
It’s tough enough for the average American to navigate through the torrents of mis- and disinformation flooding social media platforms. How about having to guide a classroom full of eighth…
Los Angeles Unified School District Chooses ClassVR from Avantis Education to Bring Immersive Virtual Reality Learning to Students
Chicago — Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) has chosen ClassVR from Avantis Education, a global leader in educational virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology, to introduce groundbreaking…
IXL Approved by Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a State-Approved Supplemental Literacy Solution for Grades K-5
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. /PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been named a High Quality Evidence-Based Instructional Material for Early Literacy by the Missouri…
How much AI is too much?
Key points: AI can help develop soft skills, but they are uniquely human capabilities AI’s transformative role in accessibility When it comes to AI use, educators are more comfortable than…
Haworth & MiEN Announce Partnership
Haworth and MiEN are announcing a partnership to grow both companies’ presence in the education market. MiEN will join Haworth as a partner brand, offering specialized solutions that build on Haworth’s comprehensive…
Resources to encourage students’ civic engagement
Related: This school year marks my 20th year in education and my 12th year at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, NC. Our school is a five-year program that…
14-year-old Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Inventing an AI Handheld Pesticide Detector
ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville, Georgia, the winner…
4 components of an effective literacy ecosystem
Key points: Literacy is arguably the most important skill needed to ensure students reach academic and professional success. It’s also important that students establish strong literacy skills from the get-go–because…
Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Selects Carlos Garcia for its Lifetime Achievement Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Carlos Garcia as the recipient of its 2024-25 ALAS Lifetime Achievement Award. Garcia was a founding member…
4 takeaways for superintendents to drive real change
Key points: Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave…
Essential recommendations for schools on privacy and accessibility
This article originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: In recent years, school districts have shown increasing interest in the potential of Generative AI…
American and International Schools Supplement Curriculum Offerings Through New Partnerships with VHS Learning
Boston – Schools across the United States and around the world have launched new partnerships with VHS Learning, giving their students access to the nonprofit’s over 250 rich, engaging online courses in…
New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap
Key points: Learning is mobile–but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity? In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
SEL implementation soars across U.S.
Key findings: A national survey of educators and principals shows a record number of K-12 schools reporting social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation, according to new research from CASEL and…
HMH Launches New Generative AI-Powered Classroom Engagement Tool to Support Whole Class Instruction
BOSTON/PRNewswire/ — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Classcraft’s ™ AI Summarization tool, which allows teachers to quickly understand student comprehension and adapt instruction in the moment. This innovative tool, powered by…
Students want more career-connected learning
Key points: Fifty-nine percent of students say they would like more opportunities for career-connected learning, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup. The report, Voices…
Idaho Virtual Academy Named 2024 Cognia School of Distinction
MERIDIAN, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Virtual Academy ( IDVA) has been recognized as a 2024 Cognia™ School of Distinction, a program which recognizes preK–12 education institutions that exemplify excellence in…
AI’s impact on education: Wider and wiser curricula
This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: The world around us is changing profoundly, and education must adapt to it.…
How edtech is shaping financial literacy for students
Key points: Financial literacy is greatly undervalued in today’s digital age. Half of all U.S. adults are financially illiterate, as millions don’t know how to calculate interest or protect themselves…
CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills
NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure students’ essential academic and career skills, today announced the launch…
School-based active shooter drills must improve, minimize trauma
Key points: In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students.…
Online learning programs increase student access, engagement
Key points: As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards…
Simple steps to navigate difficult classroom discussions
Key points: At some point in their career, every teacher will find themselves having a difficult discussion with their students. My first took place not long after I began teaching.…
Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education
Key points: Relatively common diagnoses for which there is insufficient mainstream educational or behavioral support, such as autism and ADHD, have risen enough that now fully 15 percent of the…
How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program
Key points: K-12 school districts are becoming an increasingly popular target of ransomware operations and other cyber threat actors. Ransomware attacks alone targeted 108 U.S. school districts in 2023–more than…
Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways
Key points: Much emphasis is placed on college and career readiness, but too often, K-12 students aren’t exposed to career possibilities or career resources to form an idea of what…
T-Mobile Enhances Project 10Million Program and Announces New Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs to Boost Digital Access for Even More Students
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affordable internet service to more than 6 million young learners across the U.S., but even…
CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms
Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. It aims to support teachers so that they can teach…
To start the school year off right, invest in literacy
Key points: As a country, we are at a pivotal time. Recent national test scores found that our country’s eighth graders are still a full school year behind pre-COVID levels in their…
KidWind Supports New Activity and Coloring Book Featuring Women in Energy Careers
Saint Paul, Minn. – Following the success of the children’s book Everyday Superheroes: Women in Energy Careers, authors Erin Twamley and Joshua Sneideman are partnering with Enel North America, a…
Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success
Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats &Ladders, an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize career readiness for its students. This strategic partnership leverages Hats…
The AI Education Project unveils AI Readiness Framework
The AI Education Project on Wednesday released its AI Readiness Framework, a comprehensive way for students, teachers and school leaders to think about building AI Readiness in America’s schools and evaluating…
Early screening and intervention are the key to math success
Key points: Educators and reading specialists have known for many years about dyslexia, which is why schools regularly use screening tools that can identify students with this reading disability and…
Lingvano Sign Language Learning App Reaches 2.5 Million Learners Milestone
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Lingvano, a start-up sign language learning app, is thrilled to announce they have reached 2.5 million learners. The platform offers an engaging method to learn sign languages,…
How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum
Key points: I grew up in the 1980s, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) was a big part of my teenage years. I was definitely a kid who fell through the…
Lingokids Launches New Animated Learning Series “Baby Bot’s Backyard Tales”
LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the top early learning app for children, today announced the launch of its new animated series, “Baby Bot’s Backyard Tales”. The latest video series…
A surefire way to make science relevant to kids
Key points: By eighth grade, almost 50 percent of students have lost interest in science or don’t believe it will be relevant to their education or future plans. Want to…
Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder
Key points: When it comes to post-pandemic academic recovery, much discussion centers on math and reading–but science learning losses are lingering, with some groups disproportionately impacted. A new research report from NWEA, a…
AI’s transformative role in accessibility
Key points: AI has tremendous potential to enhance accessibility and support for students–particularly for students with disability, according to a new report from CoSN and CAST. The report is a…
To boost teacher morale, reimagine the teacher role
Key points: A new interactive resource from the National Council on Teacher Quality calls into question the efficacy of the traditional classroom model, underscoring how it isn’t structured to help…
5 ways online coding programs prep students for success
Key points: When our middle school started offering a robotics course to its students this year, it was a pretty big deal. I’d used a gamified coding platform in my…
PepsiCo Foods North America and LNESC Partner to Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide
PLANO, Texas – PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is proud to announce a $150,000 investment to enhance digital literacy training across the nation through its partnership with LULAC National Educational…
New Capstone Resources from Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology
Charlotte, NC — Futurelab+ – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group – presents new, free capstone project resources for students in grades…
Edthena Introduces VC3, the Next Evolution of Video Coaching for Educators
SAN FRANCISCO – Edthena is transforming the video coaching process for educators with the launch of VC3, the next evolution of the company’s award-winning video coaching platform. VC3 features new…
PAEMST honors teachers in communities like yours
As a school leader, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to serving the next generation and their dedication to going above…
Educause Sneak Peak
Click below to listen to the full conversation: eCampus: We’re just a few weeks away from EDUCAUSE 2024 in San Antonio. Could you give us a preview of your session…
Why do parents oppose cell phone bans? They want to reach their kids if ‘the worst happens’
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Jenn Silverstein’s two children have lived through an active shooter situation at their school. Both attended East…
Importance of Technology in the Classroom
Key points: Edtech significantly enhances the classroom experience Technology deserves its place in the classroom Stay up to date on the latest in education technology Education technology in the classroom…
How Does Technology Impact Student Learning?
Key points: Education technology has a profound impact on student learning by enhancing engagement, fostering personalized education, and providing access to vast resources. How does technology impact student learning? It…
A new partnership aims to train, supercharge school supes
Key points: School leaders who are members of AASA will soon be able to participate in ongoing engagement, collective problem-solving, and development with a professional community of peers providing just-in-time…
Schools exhaust pandemic aid as federal help winds down
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Over the last three years, an influx of pandemic aid has been transformative for many schools. Some…
A Game-Changer for Math Fluency
Earth City, MO. — ORIGO Education, a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6, is thrilled to announce the launch of ORIGO Intervention Essentials, an innovative…
MTSS — A Data-Driven Tool for School Districts to Enhance Student Outcomes
TORONTO & CHICAGO – Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the launch of Euna Special Education: MTSS, a powerful new module…
Schools must do more to help families overcome language barriers
Key points: It’s a well-documented fact that children experience better academic achievement and social adjustment when parents are involved in their education, but navigating a school system can be challenging.…
QoreInsights Launches AI-Enabled Professional Learning Grant for Rural Elementary Schools
Waxhaw, North Carolina – North Carolina based QoreInsights, an innovative education technology company, is excited to announce the launch of its AI-Enabled Personalized Professional Learning Grant for Rural Districts. The…
Sharpening skills for the digital classroom
Key points: When I first started teaching online, I served a group of high schoolers who were budding professional tennis players. These students came from all over the world to…
Compton Students Level Up with Esports and Extron
Anaheim, California – To better engage their K-12 students, the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in Southern California offers an esports program. It was conceived to enable growth of a…
5 ways to use crafts to drive deeper learning
Key points: Who doesn’t love arts and crafts? From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.…
New Lenovo Legion Partnership Gives Schools an Edge in Their Esports Programs
Lakewood Ranch, Florida—Lenovo Legion announced a strategic partnership with JAR Systems, the creator of USB-C PD charging carts used widely in schools nationwide. Legion has supported many schools’ efforts to…
When it comes to AI use, educators are more comfortable than students
Key points: A new survey reveals surprising information about who is more comfortable using AI in school. While 34 percent of educators report using AI very frequently to draft or…
How students are managing back-to-school-stress
This post originally appeared on Brainly’s blog and is republished here with permission. Key points: Another school year begins, which means an outpouring of back-to-school feelings for students across America.…
Pearson Expands College and Early Career Programming to More Than Half of Connections Academy Schools in the Country
Hoboken, NJ. – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today the expansion of their college and early career program into more…
SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board
SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, announced today the launch of its 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board (CAB). Composed of education leaders with firsthand experience in…
How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun
Key points: After the state of New Jersey revised its computer science standards in 2020, I was part of a professional learning community tasked with helping educators in all subjects…
Discovery Education and LIV Golf Launch Multi-Year Partnership Reaching Half a Million Students Worldwide with STEM and Life Skills
Charlotte, NC and Carrollton, TX — Discovery Education and LIV Golf today announced a new multi-year partnership, LIV to Learn, that will positively impact half a million students worldwide. This…
Building meaningful school-home connections to boost attendance
Key points: In my role as Assistant Director of Student Services, I’ve learned that the most crucial factor in improving student attendance isn’t about policies or procedures–it’s about connections. Our…
The State of Play in EdTech
SETDA, the member association representing state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders, recently published its third annual 2024 State EdTech Trends Report, providing insights on the top edtech priorities as…
5 math curriculum insights from educators
Key points: When I sat down with educators at the recent ISTE conference, our conversations were vibrant and enlightening. Instead of asking for the usual feedback on curriculum, I posed…
Rise Vision Introduces New Screen Sharing Feature to Enhance Collaboration and Engagement
Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software solution is excited to announce the launch of its new screen sharing feature, designed to enhance collaboration, engagement, and teaching. This latest innovation allows users to…
How are students doing since COVID? Good luck finding out from your state’s school report card
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Test data from many sources suggest students are still behind where they were before the pandemic.…
Avantis Education’s ClassVR Wins Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2024 Award
Chicago — Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, was named a winner in the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2024 Awards. The company’s flagship product, ClassVR,…
The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions
Key points: If you work long enough in education, you see that most academic trends swing through extreme phases like a pendulum. College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding…
Parents are cautiously optimistic about AI in schools
Key points: While parents do have concerns about their children’s exposure to AI in the classroom, some would still support their children using AI for schoolwork, according to a survey…
Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use
Key points: Although a high majority of enterprises are adopting AI in some capacity (88 percent), many still lack the necessary data infrastructure and employee skills to truly benefit from…
The joy of teaching and educator well-being
Key points: Across the country, teachers like you are decorating classrooms, creating lesson plans, and preparing for new students. You have invested numerous hours planning how to help students learn and…
Educators outline 5 priorities for the new school year
Key points: With a new school year comes new priorities for educators and students alike. Teaching is evolving at a rapid pace, pushed forward by advancements in AI, the need…
IXL and Montgomery County Public Schools Expand Partnership to Enhance Secondary Math Education
“Montgomery County Public Schools is a trailblazer in providing equitable and personalized learning experiences that empower every student to succeed,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. “We’re excited to expand our partnership…
School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention
Key points: Although 77 percent of educators and administrators say they believe school safety significantly impacts staff retention and recruitment, only 33 percent feel that their school or district highly…
3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students’ needs
Key points: School libraries have undergone a significant shift over the years, adapting to changes in technology, education philosophies, and the dynamic needs of students. Once simply a quiet space…
The psychology of Disruptive Innovation
This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: In the early 2000s, Netflix co-founders Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph found themselves…
Stride Tutoring Moves Families into the Future with Affordable Online Tutoring
RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the growing demand for accessible tutoring services, Stride Tutoring, a portfolio brand of Stride Inc., is proud to offer comprehensive online tutoring…
4 key findings on student engagement
Key points: Schools in the U.S. and across the globe continue to struggle with student engagement, according to new research from LEGO Education. Only one-third of U.S. administrators, teachers, and…
MIND Education Enhances Flagship Math Program ST Math with Transformative Back-to-School Upgrades
IRVINE, Calif. — MIND Education, a leader in neuroscience-driven math education solutions, has released transformative upgrades to the ST Math experience for students and teachers. The revolutionized curriculum introduces brand…
How to leverage microcredentials and LERs in K-12
Key points: As the U.S. offers more opportunities for skills-based hiring and advancement, microcredentials and learning and employment records (LER) can certify student learning and success and comprise lifelong learning…
Outstanding Health Science Students Recognized by HOSA – Future Health Professionals and iCEV
Lubbock, TX – HOSA – Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, recently recognized three outstanding health science students with scholarships. Sanjay…
What data is necessary to help students succeed?
Key points: In education, the quality and type of feedback students receive can significantly influence their academic success. Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such…
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
Key points: Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere. As AI develops and integrates further into societal applications like careers, it’s essential to recognize the importance of gender…
Hands-on learning will help Gen Alpha reach new levels of technical innovation
Key points: The pace of technological innovation is increasing exponentially. It’s hard to wrap our heads around the immense knowledge that future generations will possess. Generation Alpha will likely be…
The psychology of classroom management: Behaviorist and humanistic theories
Key points: Classroom management is paramount to effective teaching. It sets the stage for a productive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The psychology behind classroom…
Savvas Learning Company Acquires Pointful Education
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced the acquisition of Pointful Education, a provider of innovative, online career and technical education (CTE)…
How AI could transform teaching
Key points: As we turn the corner into a new school year, teachers need a break more than ever. Educators continue to work hard for their students, but the ups…
Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board Approves Innovative Programs to Address Teacher Shortage
FRANKFORT, KY – As the 2024–25 school year begins, Kentucky’s Education Professional Standards Board announced the approval of two innovative undergraduate programs in partnership with Lake Erie College and BloomBoard. These…
The State of STEM in 2024
Patrick Brown, Executive Director of STEM and Career and Technical Education in Saint Charles County, Missouri, oversees STEM and technical programs for approximately 18,000 students. His role involves developing integrated…
Proximity Learning Partners With LinkIt! To Empower Certified Virtual Teachers With Advanced Assessment Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced today its partnership with LinkIt!, a market leader providing data warehousing, analytics, assessment and…
Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school
Key points: Although Mercy Academy is one of four all-girl Catholic high schools in Louisville, Kentucky, we’re the only one that is STEM certified. In fact, Mercy was the first…
Empowering young minds with a proven literacy program
Key points: When students reach middle or high school, their attention spans are short, screens are ubiquitous, and reading takes a backseat to many other responsibilities. This is unfortunate because…
North Carolina Virtual Academy Summer Camp Boosts Third Grade Reading Proficiency Through Reading Eggs Program
NEW YORK — North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) and 3P Learning announced new results from an online summer learning camp focused on improving reading proficiency among third grade students. More than…
HMH Introduces Coachly to Empower Educators with On-Demand Instructional Coaching for Back to School
BOSTON — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced the launch of HMH Coachly™, an innovative service that provides educators with unlimited access to dedicated instructional coaches. As new school years begin across the…
Revolutionizing education through school-based healthcare
Key points: It’s officially back-to-school time, where ideas are nurtured, knowledge and curiosity thrive, and life-long friendships are forged. Yet, for many students, school is also a place where the…
More than just fun and games
What does esports phenomenon mean for the broader educational landscape? Schools that embrace esports are starting to see changes in student engagement and participation. Esports can be a powerful tool…
10 tips to protect youth well-being online
Key points: Spurred by increasing concerns about youth well-being and social media use, a new report from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force offers recommendations and…
Leveraging collaborative e-learning to support UDL
Key points: When we talk about learning methods, most of us hark back to the days when we were either referred to as audio or visual learners, and that would…
Who is leading AI adoption?
Key points: Eighty-two percent of college students say they’ve used AI technologies, compared to 58 percent of high school students, and students are now near even with teachers in adoption…
Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential
Key points: Two remarkable high school teachers changed the course of my life at a time when academics were the least of my concerns. Their belief in my potential and guidance…
Iowa Department of Education Selects EPS Learning to Offer Elementary Schools Free Access to AI-Powered Literacy Solution
EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education through a competitive bid process to offer fully funded access to its…
A curriculum approach for K-12 students and parents
Key points: In the landscape of K-12 education, attendance has long been viewed as a logistical issue–a checkbox to be marked, a statistic to be tracked. But what if we…
Literacy First Expands its Early Childhood Literacy Program to Chattanooga, TN After Successful Pilot Program
Austin, TX — Literacy First, a program from The University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. Dana Center dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for young learners, is excited to announce…
Frontline Education and Vanco Deepen Partnership, Expanding to Include RevTrak for Enhanced School Payment Solutions
Wayne, Pa. and Bloomington, Minn. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, and Vanco, a leading fintech provider of integrated software…
Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations
Key points: Last summer, the Crockett Foundation took a group of middle school students to Orlando to participate in a full-stack development (coding) workshop at Oracle Labs. The field trip…
Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, will be donating iPads, hundreds of early-age children’s books, and free access to the Ello app…
48 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year
Key points: Back-to-school season comes with highs and lows, and along with those mixed emotions come trends and predictions around edtech tools, digital learning resources, and important curricular objectives. Here…
Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students
Key points: Every student is different–but not all learning environments are designed to meet the needs of neurodiverse learners. As schools seek to ensure all students learn to their fullest…
Love My Library Partners With Mackin to Bring Easy and Equitable Book Fundraising to Schools
Burnsville, MN – Love My Library is thrilled to announce its partnership with Mackin Educational Resources, a leading distributor of PK-12 library resources and educational materials. This strategic collaboration will…
Using AI analysis to bring out the best in human tutors
This piece originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Imagine that you’re a tutor. When you finish a session with a student,…
Overcoming data center industry staff shortages with skilled tradespeople
Key points: We often refer to the “silver tsunami” in the data center industry–a reference to the growing wave of older employees poised to retire and leave the workforce in…
High school student develops robot guide dogs
This story originally appeared on NVIDIA’s blog and is reposted here with permission. High school student Selin Alara Ornek is looking ahead–using machine learning and the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI…
Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Edtech Benefits, AI, and Top Educators
NetSupport – a classroom management solution used throughout the globe – has published the results of a survey asking educators who either manage or use technology about the use and…
Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world. These resources…
3 online resources to encourage student career planning
Key points: For the last three years, I have worked as a digital integration specialist for Anderson School District 5 in South Carolina. In this role, I support teachers by…
DHS Marks Back to School Season with New Resources for Schools, Educators to Recognize and Prevent Online Child Exploitation
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is sharing new resources for educators, school administrators, coaches, and others who work with kids and teens to better understand the risks…
What 1,000 families want your district to know about school-home communication
Key points: Can you point to that moment where a teacher said or did something that changed the course of your life? I certainly can. In my case, it wasn’t…
6 ways to maximize paraeducators in structured literacy classrooms
This post originally appeared on the Reading Horizons blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Could Harry Potter have defeated Voldemort without the skill and support of Hermione…
Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program Prepares 151 New Teachers for Full-Time Positions Across Miami-Dade County Classrooms
MIAMI, FL – Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) is tackling South Florida’s teacher shortage head-on by creating a clear path to teaching for college seniors and career changers. Following…
Clear the List Campaign to Fulfill Teacher Wish Lists
LOS ANGELES – Tieks, a Los Angeles-based shoemaker, announced the launch of Tieks for Teachers: Clear the List, a heartfelt campaign aimed at fulfilling teacher wish lists and providing much-needed…
4 ways to balance rigor and fun in the ELA classroom
Key points: As a former teacher and current teacher trainer, I have seen first-hand how challenging it can be to create English language arts (ELA) lessons that deeply engage students.…
Electude, the leader in automotive and truck e-learning, announces the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom!
BRAINTREE, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electude North America is pleased to announce the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom, its expanded solution for heavy vehicle technology education. Electude is recognized as…
Bipartisan coalition issues call to cut chronic absenteeism in half as kids continue to miss school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. From poor reading skills to chaotic classrooms, the stubbornly high rate at which kids are absent…
Do high-impact tutoring tools actually offer high-impact tutoring?
Key points: Although most online tutoring solutions claim to provide high-impact tutoring, less than one-third follow the design principles for identifying high-impact tutoring, according to a new report analyzing the effectiveness and…
Essential tips for remote classroom creation
Key points: If the last several years have taught educators anything, it’s that teachers don’t necessarily need to be in a physical classroom with kids in the seats to be…
7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching
This post originally appeared on Brainly’s blog and is republished here with permission. In the U.S, teachers are outnumbered on average 16 students to 1 teacher in the classroom (though…
High school computer science classes might expand in Michigan–will that address equity issues?
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In her two years of high school at Dearborn Public Schools’ Virtual K-12 school, rising junior…
3P Learning’s Mathletics Program Earns ESSA Level II Certification and ISTE Seal
NEW YORK — 3P Learning, a global leader in online education for school-aged students, announces Mathletics, the company’s math program for intermediate learners, has achieved Level II certification under the…
Critical thinking in the digital age of AI: Information literacy is key
Key points: From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed “Jewish genocide” chants to debunked claims of…
Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity
Key points: School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell. Ransomware attacks in education are doubling year-on-year and the arrival of the summer holidays doesn’t mean to…
5 strategies to navigate science literacy in the digital age
Key points: Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a…
New AI Inititiaves in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling
eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction this school year. This update strengthens eSpark’s already strong alignment…
GMB Announces New Brand Centered on Creating Abundance in Education
Holland, Michigan – GMB, a planning, architecture, engineering, enrollment marketing, and branding firm serving schools and universities, has announced a new brand to support their evolving organization. GMB has recently…
ParentSquare Named to 2024 Inc. 5000 List, Ranking No. 763 with Three-Year 665% Revenue Growth
Santa Barbara, CA—ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education, has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies. ParentSquare holds…
Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory
Key points: In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to be able to teach effectively. Jean Piaget, a Swiss…
School leaders of color face high levels of burnout–here’s what they need to thrive
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. As a novice teacher in 1999, I was grateful to have a colleague across the hall…
How AI can transform lesson planning and assessment
Key points: Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by. Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have…
The digital divide still holds students back
Key points: Students’ access to technology has improved over time, although it continues to vary across family income categories and racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study released today…
Is imposter syndrome built on a fallacy?
Key points: We have all experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our career. It’s experienced as a feeling or underlying concern that somehow, despite having the job qualifications and…
AI is forcing a teaching and learning evolution
Key points: More than half of teachers and district administrators who are already actively using AI are leveraging it to improve learning experiences and outcomes for students, according to Cambium…
the CTL Chromebook PX111E Series
Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today the introduction of the new CTL Chromebook PX111E Series. These 11.6” Chromebooks equip students with…
Addressing Early Ed Issues
Any educator will tell you that when it comes to student behavior, the pandemic isn’t over yet, especially regarding early education. The upheaval of recent years has significantly affected kindergarten…
Stop using AI to replicate outdated teaching–get creative, instead
Key points: In the year and half since the launch of ChatGPT, AI-powered edtech tools have flooded the market–but most, if not all, of these products may be missing out…
BloomBoard and Mercy University Partner to Create Accessible Teaching Pathways to Address New York’s Teacher Shortage
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. — Mercy University and BloomBoard, a leading talent development provider for K–12 school districts, today announced an innovative new partnership to help address the teacher shortage in…
Maximizing librarian efficiency with collaborative solutions
Key points: I love the flexibility that comes with working in a school library. Each day, I interact with students and teachers across all subject areas. I began my career…
Really Great Reading® and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd) Partner to Bring Comprehensive Oral Language Solutions to the US Market
Washington DC – Really Great Reading®, a leader in foundational reading instruction, and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a University of Oxford spinout company renowned for their best-in-class solutions for assessing…
How 5 educators use digital tools in the classroom
Key points: When it comes to classroom learning, it’s common knowledge that students of all ages are a bit more engaged when they’re able to use an interactive or captivating…
The Next Stage of AI and Ed
Always a pleasure to glean the insights of Paige Johnson, Vice-President at Microsoft Education, as she reflects on this year’s ISTE and shares her company’s initiatives. She highlights the significant…
In the age of bots and AI, how can students identify misinformation online?
Key points: In this digital age of AI and misinformation, today’s students need to be better armed to discern fact from fiction. A 2023 survey by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH),…
Students Across California’s Dunham School District Return to Classrooms this Fall with Innovative New Resources Enhancing Science Education
Charlotte, NC — Students across California’s Dunham School District (DSD) will return to classrooms this fall with new resources enhancing science education in their digital backpacks. Called the California Discovery…
5 steps to boost CTE programs and fill workforce pipelines
Key points: As the U.S. faces a shortage of critical healthcare workers, career and technical education (CTE) can help fill the pipeline and link students to valuable career opportunities. Training…
Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology
Key points: Technological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from chalkboards and overhead projectors to the latest in cloud computing…
Creating smart campuses to transform student life
Key points: Imagine a school where learning isn’t confined to the classroom. The curriculum is adaptive in real-time, and technology is used intuitively to ensure every aspect of student life…
New Tools for Primary School Writing
Learning recovery is still an unfortunate byproduct of the Covid pandemic. Edtech software developers continue to try to meet the challenge. Discovery Education Chief Product Officer Pete Weir spent some…
IOTA Community Schools (Formerly Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee) Chooses Reading Horizons to Boost Student Literacy Outcomes
Memhis, TN — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, aleading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction across four middle and high schools in the Memphis Metro…
Best of ISTE 2024
This episode we look back on one of the biggest events in the edtech calendar—ISTE 2024, which took place in Denver, Colorado. We’ll explore some of the standout moments, groundbreaking…
Leveraging AI to help special education teachers
Key points: Technology has long been viewed as having the promise to make schools more effective and educators more efficient. In the late 1990s, the American Association of School Administrators…
Practical steps to implement safer tech in classrooms
Key points: Around a decade ago, districts began installing Wi-Fi technology in schools to facilitate access to enhanced “21st century” educational resources. Before Wi-Fi, students used computers plugged in through…
Addressing student absenteeism with faculty PD
Key points: Something has been missing in our K-12 education system since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tragically, it’s the kids. Chronic absenteeism continues to be a major problem…
Metrasens Entrusted by Public Schools Nationwide as Strategic Partner in Extracurricular Event Safety
NAPERVILLE, Ill. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its ongoing strategic partnerships with K-12 public school districts across the United States.…
Salman Khan’s vision of AI-enhanced education in ‘Brave New Words’
Key points: Salman Khan’s “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing)” presents an invigorating and forward-looking vision of the potential for artificial intelligence…
Ello Partners with Civic Suds to Promote Literacy and Get Families Reading While at Local Laundromats Throughout the DC Area
SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced a new partnership with Civic Suds to promote reading by donating hundreds of children’s…
3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity
Key points: According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork. In my 25 years of…
Classworks® Adds Mastery Measurement to Award-Winning Progress Monitoring Tools
Classworks®, a leading provider of K-12 MTSS and Special Education solutions, has introduced Mastery Measurement Progress Monitoring for Reading and Mathematics to its award-winning platform. Mastery Measurement enables educators to…
3 strategies to improve attendance for students with disabilities
Key points: For too many students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism prevents them from accessing the equitable education they deserve. Recent data shows students with disabilities miss substantially more school compared…
Michigan Virtual survey highlights K-12 educators’ AI beliefs, needs
Key points: A Michigan Virtual survey of more than 1,000 educators from classrooms, districts, and support organizations found higher trust in AI among building and district administrators than within teacher…
Integrating VR into your classroom is easier than you think
Key points: Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time…
The pandemic’s lasting impact on young learners
Key points: Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new research from Curriculum Associates, which unveils national data on the…
15 unique virtual field trips for students
Key points: Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and they saw a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical field…
Anthology Sets New Standard in EdTech with Latest Blackboard® LMS Release, Emphasizing AI Literacy, Instructor Efficiency, and Student Success
Orlando, Florida – Anthology, the leading educational technology company, revealed the latest iteration of its Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, at Anthology Together 2024. Previously known as Blackboard Learn, the flagship…
HMH Unveils Bold New Brand, Reflecting Commitment to Advancing Growth for Every Student
BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced a refreshed brand that reflects its commitment to accelerating dynamic learning and helping educators create growth for every student. This refresh marks a…
Best of ISTE—PowerSchool Drops Data in Its Annual Education Focus Report
PowerSchool today released findings from its 2024 Education Focus Report for the 2024-2025 school year. The report offers an in-depth analysis of the key challenges and innovations currently shaping the…
iCEV Launches New Eduthings Interface for the 2024-25 School Year
Lubbock, TX – iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, is bringing its new Eduthings interface to district CTE leaders for the 2024-25 school year. The groundbreaking…
Federal COVID relief dollars improved student test scores, two new studies find
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Did federal pandemic relief dollars improve student achievement? It’s the $190 billion question hanging over American…
Stride PD Reimagines Professional Development for Today’s Educators
Stride Professional Development (PD), a division of Stride, Inc., draws on nearly 25 years of experience as a leader in online learning to offer innovative and accessible professional development solutions…
Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable
We can’t discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the way for…
Why federal-education partnerships are critical for cybersecurity
Key points: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to adopt a three-year, $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. The pilot program will provide schools and libraries with…
Creative strategies to combat the teacher shortage
Key points: The teacher shortage in the United States has reached a critical point, threatening the quality of education and the future of our children. According to a recent report, schools…
6 tips to select the right assessments for your district
Key points: Ensuring student achievement is on track is critical, particularly as post-pandemic academic progress still remains slower for some student groups. When districts have the right assessments in place,…
Digital Promise and Edthena Partner to Strengthen Science of Reading-Based Instruction Using AI-Powered Coaching
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Digital Promise and Edthena are partnering to help train and support teachers on Science of Reading-based instruction by incorporating Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project resources into the…
the CTL Chromebook PX141E Series
Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today the introduction of the new CTL Chromebook PX141E Series. This series equips educators, staff, and…
9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces
Key points: In today’s diverse educational landscape, fostering a safe and inclusive environment isn’t just a moral imperative–it’s crucial for effective learning. As educators, we understand that students thrive academically…
5 ways to use technology for classroom creativity
Key points: Technology has enhanced the opportunities for students to be creative and engage in school work that is meaningful and unique. Why creativity? Creativity is an essential skill for…
District leaders share best practices of online learning
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Stride Professional Development, host Kevin Hogan delves into the complexities and potential of personalized learning with three education leaders—Susan Moore, Director…
Innovation—A New York State of Mind
The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the Hudson Valley of New York. The event will gather an…
A Q&A with Dr. James Lane
Key points: Running a school district is a lot like conducting an orchestra; it’s all about bringing out the best in every player. That’s according to Dr. James Lane, who…
Here’s what drives summer learners–it’s not what you think
Key points: This press release originally appeared online. A recent survey of tutors, learners, and parents reveals an overwhelming drive across the board for more academic support, as well as…
Teachers say AI usage has surged since the school year started
Key points: Fifty percent of educators reported an increase in AI usage, by both students and teachers, over the 2023–24 school year, according to The 2024 Educator AI Report: Perceptions,…
IoT infrastructure: Smarter students, significant savings
Key points: The modern classroom is evolving, and technology is at the forefront of this transformation. Imagine a classroom where the lights automatically adjust to the optimal brightness for learning,…