adminIgniting student curiosity through career exploration
Key points: Over my 25 years in the classroom, I’ve seen educators successfully overcome a variety of challenges to help their students learn. However, student engagement remains a challenge for…
Manor ISD Sets New Technology Standard With BenQ
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Manor Independent School District in Manor, Texas, has selected and installed BenQ…
Communication and technology for school safety
Key points: With school-associated violence at a record high, there is an urgent responsibility for school leaders to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff. As the 2023 –…
Nancy Knowlton, David Martin awarded Meritorious Service Medals (Civil Division)
Calgary, Alberta — Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces that its founders, Nancy Knowlton and David Martin, have each been awarded a prestigious Meritorious Service Medal. As…
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity in Education
Special guest: Rivka Tadjer Cybercrime Prevention & Mitigation expert In this episode of Innovations in Education, we do a deep dive into the ongoing battle against cyber threats. We explore…
Whitney Brothers® Introduces Imagination Truck For Versatile Role Play Fun
Keene, NH – Award-winning children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced the Imagination Truck, a versatile play vehicle that transforms into a food truck, ice cream van, mail delivery truck…
How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?
Key points: The final chapters of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding are drawing near. The imminent end of ESSER funding has pushed school districts to a critical…
Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use
Key points: For much of the past 12 years, Casey Rimmer sometimes felt like a “dream killer” when it came to the edtech tools used in her district. As the…
5 ways to keep schools safer with innovative visitor management
Key points: One crucial aspect of school safety is monitoring who comes on and off campus, including visitors. Visitor management can be tricky, because school campuses tend to have various…
How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.
Key points: Millions of students within the United States public school system are non-native English speakers. As this figure continues to grow year over year, true bilingual education is becoming…
The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: One of our jobs as CTOs is developing great relationships with other district leaders. IT…
Friday 5: How esports engages students
Key points: Academic esports programs aren’t simply a group of students sitting in a classroom playing video games. Rather, teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer…
Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center
Baldwin, NY – Youth mental health is a crisis nationwide. Many are struggling to manage the stress and complications of everyday life. Studies show that students who are healthy both…
In the Footsteps of History Announces Their Newest Immersive Learning Game
New York City, NY – In the Footsteps of History, an adventure-based educational platform is proud to announce the release of its newest immersive learning game, In the Footsteps of…
New Research Reveals Vital Professional Learning Insights
DENVER ( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization specializing in extraordinary learning experiences, conducted vital market research to understand evolving needs for professional growth and development. The research, titled “The…
Crunch the Numbers:New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah
The Social Institute, whose mission is to empower millions of students to navigate their social world — including social media and technology — in positive, healthy, and high-character ways, released…
4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking
Key points: As an educator, I have always been fascinated by my students’ innate curiosity. From an early age, they have an insatiable desire to learn. Anyone who spends time…
AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)
North Carolina based QoreInsights announced today the launch of a MicroGrant program where they will award three schools with free site wide licenses for unlimited use of their AI-enabled personalized…
The National Center on Intensive Intervention Adds Classworks® Evidence-Based Reading Intervention to Academic Interventions Tools Chart
Classworks®, an award-winning special education and tiered intervention platform, is validated by the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) as an evidence-based reading intervention. The best-in-class program is listed on…
Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread
Key points: Say what you will about the universality of numbers and symbols; I’d politely argue that it does not follow that mathematics is a universal language. The problem for…
The journey to digital sustainability: A CIO’s perspective
Key points: I recently had the privilege of co-presenting a session on digital sustainability with UDT at FETC this past January. Meeting with other education technology and instructional leaders affirmed…
3 keys to successful summer reading (regardless of the languages students speak)
Key points: When I began teaching English as a second language (ESL), I had anywhere from seven to 13 different languages in my classroom because our district was in an…
Years after pandemic closures, we’re seeing their effects inside our schools
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Since school buildings reopened after COVID closures, I’ve heard teachers say, again and again, that the…
Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant
This article on the science of reading originally appeared on Purdue University’s site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Purdue University has begun work to improve the reading abilities…
Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking
Key points: Project-based learning (PBL) helps prepare students for college and beyond by actively engaging them in meaningful, relevant projects. In many situations, students will work on these projects for…
The pivotal role of school libraries
Key points: School libraries have evolved from stereotypical hush-hush environments to bustling resource centers where students not only learn to locate and evaluate information, but where they develop critical skills…
Reflecting on the Parkland tragedy, its lasting impacts, and work still to be done
Written by Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Last month marks six years since 17 students and faculty senselessly lost their lives and 17 others were injured when…
Student mental health is still suffering–how should we address it?
Key points: Between March 2020 and March 2021, K-12 schools in the U.S. saw an unprecedented influx in federal government aid, totaling nearly $190 billion. This funding aimed to help…
3 considerations to ensure a future-proof network
Key points: In 2024, Wi-Fi and wired networks are critical infrastructure for educational organizations. Thanks to the continuous push for digitally literate students and interactive, immersive, and connected eLearning environments,…
DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable
DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district? As many experts will point…
Missouri Makes the Most of Student Data
Last week, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with SAS, launched the Missouri Data Visualization Tool (MO DVT), a web-based application that offers easy-to-use reports…
The Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning & Workforce Skills
Santa Barbara, CA — ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K12 education, has been named to the 2024 edition of the GSV 150: GSV’s annual list of the…
5 things you need to know about the science of reading
Key points: The science of reading is key in student achievement–here’s what it is Implementing the science of reading ‘one bite at a time’ How to improve literacy through the…
Savvas Learning Company Named to the 2024 GSV 150 of Top-Growth Companies
PARAMUS, N.J./PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that it has been named to the 2024 edition of the GSV 150, an…
How district communications platforms bridge communities
Key points: In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment,…
How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget
Key points: Irvington Public Schools is an urban district with the hometown feeling of a place where everyone knows each other. Our student body is predominantly Black, but we are…
K-12 schools aren’t ready for AI’s risks or benefits
Key points: Almost all school superintendents (97 percent) say that schools have an obligation to teach students how to use AI effectively and responsibly. Still, only 37 percent have a…
First-in-the-Nation Artificial Intelligence Framework for District Leaders
The ILO Group this week announced the release of its Framework for Implementing Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education–a first-of-its-kind AI framework for school district and state education leaders–providing them with the…
U.S. Senate and White House Honor ‘National Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Week’ with Bipartisan Resolution, Presidential Letter
CHICAGO – This week, the U.S. Senate introduced a bipartisan resolution designating March 4-8, 2024 as ‘‘National Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Week’’ to recognize the critical role SEL plays…
Friday 5: Online learning’s evolution
Key points: Online learning has limitless potential for students and teachers, offering the ability to learn from any location and at all times of the day. Let’s take a look…
5 ways to teach like a pirate
Key points: Learning is a dynamic process, one in which learners must be actively engaged. However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing…
Immersive Learning Resource from Discovery Education Surpasses 1 Million Downloads
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced that its no-cost, augmented-reality (AR) learning resource— Sandbox AR—has surpassed the 1 million download milestone in the Apple iTunes store. In 2023, Sandbox…
TouchMath Introduces Innovative Solutions to Increase Math Accessibility and Dyscalculia Advocacy, Empowering Students and Teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, announces the launch of …
Personalizing history for more impactful student learning
Key points: It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which…
Edtech Industry News From HMH, Pearson, and Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)
Learning technology company HMH announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations that includes the integration of Writable’s research-backed writing assessment and…
6 ways you’re already using AI in the classroom
Key points: Many educators are cautiously optimistic about AI, indicating that they’d like more guidance to effectively integrate it into their instructional strategies. But while generative AI tools like ChatGPT…
Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced the Spring Independent School District (ISD) in Houston has selected and installed almost…
6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024
This post originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: As we move through the beginning of 2024, parent power, rethinking assessments, and…
CoSN names 9 edtech hurdles, trends, and tools
Key points: Teacher retention, learner agency, and, yes, generative AI are among the Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends) and Tech Enablers (tools) impacting education innovation for the year ahead as outlined…
Navigating cultural diversity in American education
Key points: The tapestry of America’s history is arguably woven with threads of multiculturalism, reflecting a nation that has embraced diversity since its inception. In many ways, the history of…
Museum of Science, Boston releases equity-oriented engineering curricula
Key points: Bringing public science learning beyond its onsite exhibits and programs, the Museum of Science, Boston has launched Youth Engineering Solutions (YES), a collection of preK-8 engineering and STEM…
How to help students build critical success skills
Key points: This article was originally published by SREB and is reposted with permission. Communication, teamwork and problem-solving are clear priorities among success skills that employers seek, according to a…
Phenix City Schools’ Beta Club Members Excel at State Convention, Advancing to Nationals
Phenix City, Ala.— Phenix City Schools have marked a significant achievement at the Alabama State JR/SR Beta Convention, with students securing 51 top placements, a testament to the district’s quality…
Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends
Key points: K-12 computer science is essential, not just for students who may pursue computer science or STEM fields in college or the workforce. Computer science principles give students critical…
How I’m making learning more engaging for my gifted students
Key points: Keeping gifted students focused and engaged in learning can be challenging. They complete tasks quickly, are often motivated to dig deeper into a subject, and are prone to…
CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years. The CASE Executive Committee designated the award-winning platform as a CASE-endorsed product that delivers…
5 ways to create an inviting, engaging multipurpose learning space
Key points: We always knew that it would be great to have a dedicated space for students who needed pull-out testing, different accommodations, and/or more individualized instruction. We also knew…
Winners of the Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest Announced
BOSTON – Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, has selected the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest. Winners comprise K-5 educators in 26…
Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports
BURLINGTON, NC – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades 6 to 8 received all-green ratings from non-profit EdReports. The…
SpringMath by Sourcewell Receives Highest Possible Ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention
Staples, Minn. — SpringMath, an award winning, complete MTSS solution for math, recently received the highest possible rating for fall classification accuracy in every grade submitted to the National Center…
PowerNotes Launches Composer, an AI-Enriched, Semi-Proctored Writing Tool
(CHICAGO) – PowerNotes, a provider of tools that help students and professionals create high-quality research quickly and efficiently, has added Composer, an advanced, web-based word processor, to its PowerNotes+ platform.…
Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Student Tech Use; Chromebook Predictions; And the Impact of Pandemic Relief Funds
Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. “Born connected: The rise of the AI generation”, reveals the app use and technology…
3 data management considerations for district leaders
Key points: As data analytics comes of age for the K-12 sector, educators are increasingly turning to data insights to help identify students’ learning abilities and areas of opportunity, enhancing…
How to weave video game principles into the classroom
Key points: Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course. The unfortunate reality is that a great teacher only has control of a student’s environment…
The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers
Key points: Students have the aptitudes (or natural talents) for the nation’s most in-demand career fields –including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and finance– but they are not inclined to pursue those…
Optoma Introduces Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Flat Panel Displays
FREMONT, CA – Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of pioneering visual solutions, today introduced the new Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Flat Panel Displays (IFPDs), featuring improved functionality and added interactive features…
Teacher Shortage Solutions for Computer Science and CTE
The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical role of STEM education in preparing students for future careers.…
Friday 5: K-12 coding
Key points: K-12 coding can completely change learning for students, engaging reluctant learners and activating parts of the brain used for computational thinking, problem solving, and collaboration. These durable skills…
America’s Blood Centers Announces National Partnership with Body Interact to Help Innovate Blood Donation Education
Washington, DC (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 percent of the nation’s blood supply, today announced a new…
Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades
Key points: With 24,000 students, Springfield Public Schools is usually among the three largest school districts in Massachusetts. Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and…
iCEV Recognizes Putnam County Schools as the District’s Student Becomes the 100,000th Certification Earner on the iCEV Testing Platform
Lubbock, TX – Putnam County Schools in Tennessee is recognized by iCEV, a leading producer of Career & Technical Education (CTE) curriculum, industry certification testing, and data management, for having…
The year of generative AI
Editor’s note: This story on generative AI originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: As we step into 2024, the educational landscape is just beginning to…
Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity
Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the addition of new games, interactives, career resources and more to its award-winning K-12 learning platform, Discove ry Education Experience.…
The new and the tried-and-true of 2024
Key points: It’s 2024! Chalkboards, heavy textbooks, and other analog tools of the past have no place in today’s schools. Over the last few decades, applied technology in the classroom…
EPS School Specialty Launches as EPS Learning, a Literacy-Focused Company
NASHUA, N.H./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS School Specialty, a leading provider of PreK–12 supplemental ELA and math solutions, announces the launch of EPS Learning, a new, standalone company focused on literacy as the…
Here’s how to protect schools from cyberattacks in 2024
Key points: Identity theft and data breaches are on the rise and K-12 schools are one of the biggest targets. In fact, from 2016 through 2022, there have been more than 1,600 publicly reported…
The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024
This post on CTE Month originally appeared on iCEV’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: As a career and technical education (CTE) teacher, you know the importance…
How ergonomics impacts student success
Key points: Students are spending more and more time using digital devices, both in and outside of school. In fact, the amount of time teenagers spend in front of screens…
Friday 5: STEAM education in action
Key points: STEAM education–science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics–prepares students for success beyond high school by helping them develop much-needed durable skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving. An integrated…
Loudoun County Public Schools Offers New Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents and Students
SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention, has partnered with Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to provide ParentGuidance.org…
Barberton High School Entrusts Metrasens Advanced Detection Technology to Strengthen Security Measures
NAPERVILLE, Illinois and BARBERTON, Ohio (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with Barberton High School (BHS),…
5 tech, AI tools to enhance teacher team success
Key points: Technology plays a crucial, and expanding, role in today’s schools. The availability of tech tools, including those with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, continues to grow – as do…
San Jose Students In Ignite Reading’s Tutoring Program Nearly Triple Reading Growth In Two Months
SAN JOSE – Since the launch of Ignite Reading’s partnership with Alpha: José Hernández School in November, the organization announced today that students participating in the virtual, one-to-one literacy tutoring…
SchoolStatus Announces Acquisition of SchoolNow, Enhancing Its Communication Capabilities for K-12 Schools
Ridgeland, Mississippi – SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 data-driven solutions that empower student success, today announced the acquisition of SchoolNow, a unified digital publishing platform for K-12 that streamlines how…
5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom
Key points: Every classroom is a busy place, but STEM-specific classrooms are built on collaboration, communication, and hands-on inquiry. Things are bound to be extra noisy and energetic. This isn’t…
Now Hear This—The Future of Classroom Audio Systems
One of the biggest announcements out of FETC24 this year involved Lightspeed, the leading provider of instructional audio solutions that create equal access to learning, and their launch of Cascadia—a…
How your school’s design can promote equity through access
Key points: For generations, school facilities have been designed for the average student, leaving neurodiverse individuals to struggle in environments that don’t meet their needs. Recently, however, the growing awareness…
Can it think like your students do?
Key points: 2023 was a breakout year for artificial intelligence, with explosive growth of generative AI tools. Since researchers at Carnegie Mellon University helped invent AI in the 1950s, AI…
95 Percent Group Announces Acquisition of Morpheme Magic
Lincolnshire, IL & Boise, ID – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, today announced the acquisition of Morpheme Magic, a company founded by Deborah…
Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice
Key points: Social-emotional skills are fundamental for success in school and in life. But how can we ensure that all students learn these valuable lessons so they can have positive…
2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide
Key points: The latest iteration of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) takes aim at several obstacles limiting edtech’s ability to transform teaching and learning. While…
Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success
Key points: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculated global economic output loss will total $28 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2025 as the result of the COVID-19 virus that impacted…
Friday 5: Tracking AI in education
Key points: It seems as if we hear about AI in education every day, if not every hour. AI’s rise in popularity has brought with it questions about ethics, skills…
TCEA24 Roundup
At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain knowledge, and improve their craft while becoming familiar with new…
Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced that it has acquired Outlier.org, an edtech startup that has created a portfolio of high-quality,…
New Certification and Free Resources for Educators
DENVER–( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization that delivers extraordinary learning experiences for educators and professionals, launched three new AI resources for educators and others navigating AI, including their Applied AI Certification…
How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!)
Key points: Ask most parents if their children’s school should start an esports team, and you’ll be met with reluctance. Video games? In the classroom? Absolutely not! The reasons why…
How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions
Key points: Working with curriculum and system leaders and educators across the state of New Hampshire, I frequently hear some common refrains about education technology tools for the classroom. I…
Appealing New Charging Cart Offers Enhanced Value in Classrooms
Lakewood Ranch, FL – JAR Systems premiered its newest solution, the Elevate USB-C Charging Cart EDU 32, at the Future of Education Technology Conference. The illuminated cart caught the eye of…
Vivi Expands into a Whole-School Communication Tool, Launches New Features
Today, Vivi, the only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage solution purpose-built for education, announced it has expanded into a communication tool that can connect an entire school. Vivi, which…
5 educators on what 2024 will bring to education
Key points: Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024? Things are certainly changing in classrooms, schools, and districts, as edtech tools, digital learning resources, and instructional…
A Real Show Starter
Many people are talking about virtual reality and its effectiveness in classrooms but few are doing it. Chad Lewis, Director of Technology for Tampa Preparatory School in Florida is one…
3 strategies to support inclusive learning
Key points: The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), passed in 1975, ensures that eligible children with disabilities receive free public education along with the services they need to succeed. The…
Young students less prepared for grade-level reading, math
Key points: Children who were in early childhood learning programs during the pandemic are struggling to keep up with grade-level learning in math and English, according to School Readiness for…
Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum
Key points: Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums. Today’s students will almost certainly inherit a climate-affected world and will need to understand the mechanisms of global…
Strategies to promote student success
Key points: Student success is at the top of every educator’s mind–particularly as research is still emerging about the pandemic’s impact on learning loss. Here are five strategies to explore…
Trends and challenges impacting CTE in 2024–and beyond
Key points: In 2024, career and technical education (CTE) is not simply an alternative for students whose future plans don’t include college. It’s a fundamental part of the K-12 experience…
Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances
Charlotte, NC. — Discovery Education today unveiled a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources supporting Black History Month observances. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform…
Savvas Learning Company Announces New Edition of its Leading myView Literacy Program Grounded in the Science of Reading
PARAMUS, N.J. — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today introduced the new edition of myView Literacy, its leading K-5 core English Language Arts (ELA) program. Combining powerful…
Ensure Your District is Data Ready with this Free Playbook
Unprecedented funding has flowed into districts over the last several years as part of pandemic support and recovery efforts. As a result of this increased investment in technology, schools are…
Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Version of Elementary Science Curriculum to Raise Bar in 3D Learning
BURLINGTON, NC — Carolina Biological, the leading school science supplier and the Smithsonian Science Education Center announced Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™, Phenomenon and Problem-Driven Edition, for grades K to…
5 of the biggest education trends in 2024
Key points: As we usher in the new year, educators and industry leaders are eagerly anticipating the top education trends for 2024. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution…
Can artificial intelligence help teachers improve?
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. A network of small public high schools in New York City is exploring whether artificial intelligence…
VHS Learning Students Continue to Excel Academically with 91% Pass Rate
Boston – Although reports reveal that U.S. students’ general academic performance still trails behind pre-pandemic rates, students taking VHS Learning’s high-quality, teacher-led online classes have maintained a consistent high level of achievement before, during,…
A model to reduce school shootings
Key points: For three consecutive years, the U.S has had a record high number of school shootings, resulting in a repetitive cycle of grievances, anger, and frustration. The U.S. had…
Virginia Adds to the Resources for its ALL In Tutoring Reading Initiative to Include Lexia Core5 Reading and Lexia PowerUp Literacy
BOSTON – The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has expanded its ALL in Tutoring reading initiative to include evidence-based resources from Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand. The resources are…
States need to strengthen reading instruction policies
Key points: New data and analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) show that while many states seek to improve literacy outcomes for students, they focus too little…
GoGuardian Launches Pear Deck Learning, a Comprehensive Ecosystem of Innovative Learning Tools
LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoGuardian, the leading company delivering proven solutions to create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments, today unveiled a unified ecosystem for its curriculum and instruction…
15 edtech startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator
Key points: This post originally appeared online and is republished here with permission. Amazon Web Services (AWS) in early January announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS…
The modern CIO’s role is changing–here’s how to keep up
Key points: Eighty-eight percent of CIOs say their role is becoming more digital and is increasingly focused on innovation, which begs the question: How is education, a notoriously slow industry,…
The many faces of classroom learning
Key points: There’s no denying it: Classroom learning is changing. Classrooms today could be in person, online, or hybrid. Classrooms may be student-driven, might focus on project-based learning, or may…
BenQ Education Announces “Teach Your Way” Projector Program
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced its new “Teach Your Way” Projector Program. Committed to partnering with schools to…
Pearson’s Connections Academy Partners with HOSA–Future Health Professionals to Engage and Connect Middle and High Schoolers Early to Healthcare Careers
Columbia, Md. – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students for more than 20 years, announced today their partnership with HOSA–Future Health…
Student engagement requires more than edtech tools
Key points: Student engagement is critical to academic achievement, but it can often be a struggle to engage students in meaningful and relevant ways. During a session at FETC 2024,…
How 5 educators approach SEL
Key points: Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of today’s schools. Through SEL, students learn how to manage and regulate their emotions, identify and work through tough feelings, and…
3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms
Key points: For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in awe of science, space, and the world around us. And, after watching Star Wars and Star Trek for…
How this middle school teacher gets students to challenge themselves in math
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. When Salvador Quijada, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Philip’s Academy Charter School, thinks…
Teachers stan AI in education–but need more support
Key points: The majority of teachers are enthusiastic and eager about the potential of AI in education and incorporating AI in the classroom, but remain unsure of where to start,…
Metrasens’ Advanced Detection Technology Chosen by Moore Public Schools for Enhanced Safety at Extracurricular Events
NAPERVILLE, Illiois and MOORE, Oklahoma (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its collaboration with Moore Public Schools (MPS), Oklahoma’s fourth-largest…
Leading is learning
Key points: There was a time when we believed that once you knew how to do something then that was it. Mission accomplished. The skill set was learned and the…
Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism
Key points: More children than ever are skipping school. The latest data shows that the number of public school students who miss at least 10 percent of their school days–whether…
How data empowers our district to align teaching with student needs
Key points: Everyone had that favorite teacher; the one who inspired your confidence to succeed or fostered love of a certain subject. For me it was Ms. Pierre, my high…
5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI
Key points: There is a lot of excitement surrounding ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI. Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and…
The looming threat that could worsen the digital divide
Key points: In an era where technology plays a pivotal role in education, the expiration of the E-rate program’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding poses a significant threat to underserved…
Bluum Launches Innovative Esports, STEAM, and Security Solutions
PHOENIX, Ariz. — At its recent Impact 2024 conference, Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, unveiled five new solutions designed to address the biggest challenges in education today. The…
Student learning under the microscope
Key points: It goes without saying that improving student learning and helping student achieve their learning goals have always been a priority for classroom teachers and educators. Today, pandemic-related learning…
Occupational therapy is the antidote for pandemic skill loss
Key points: Over three years since the pandemic’s onset, students’ social, emotional, and academic development have clearly suffered. Research shows that the average student lost approximately one-third of a school…
6 ways principals can improve family engagement
Key points: As a school administrator, I thought a lot about family engagement. How could I get more parents and guardians to feel connected and interested in getting involved? How…
EmpowerU Honors Exemplary School Partners for Outstanding Impact on Student Mental Health
MINNEAPOLIS – EmpowerU, a leading national provider of mental health skills and support for schools, recently recognized five school districts for their longstanding commitment to improving student resilience and mental…
6 ways to support multilingual learners in STEM
Key points: STEM education brings benefits to all students, especially multilingual learners (MLs) whose primary language is not English. STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to…
Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness
Charlotte, NC —Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that is bringing new digital resources to students districtwide.…
5 ways to use inquiry-based learning to make math more relevant
Key points: One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in…
MackinVIA Wins The Distinctive Platinum Award Its 8th Consecutive Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks
Burnsville, MN – Mackin, a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree and winner of its…
Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators
Key points: In today’s fast-paced world, STEM education has become imperative for global progress. Traditionally, the spotlight on STEM education appears to occur in high school and late middle school…
Lightspeed Launches Networked Instructional Audio Platform, Cascadia, Enabling Teacher-Centric Communication for School Success and Safety
TUALATIN, Ore./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lightspeed, the leading provider of instructional audio solutions that create equal access to learning, announces the launch of Cascadia. Cascadia, a networked instructional audio platform, effortlessly projects the teacher’s…
Promoting music education beyond the classroom
Key points: At its core, music is about self-expression and creativity. Music education also gives students a chance to reflect on their inner thoughts and helps struggling children build their…
Leveraging student data to improve IEPs
Key points: Educators generate and collect student Individualized Education Program (IEP) data daily. Because of the number of stakeholders involved in the IEP development and implementation, student data sets may…
Teaching strategies for classroom success
Key points: All classrooms are different and require different teaching strategies to address various concerns, goals, and learning trends. Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching…
Advancing educational equity with UDL and generative AI
Key points: As we all struggle down the path toward true educational inclusion, we are confronted with four pillars of equity as described by Rochelle Guiterize: Access, Success, Power and…
How to Engage All Families (Using Their Phones!)
Sometimes it’s the most basic of technologies that is the most effective. So it is with the services of the Family Engagement Lab, whose mission statement is, “to catalyze equitable…
Are microschools the future of education?
Key points: This article originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Microschools have become a hot topic over the last few years. Their big…
Lexia Celebrates 40th Anniversary
BOSTON – Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a leader in science of reading-based solutions. Since its founding in 1984, Lexia has grown from a…
5 FETC 2024 sessions that grabbed our attention
Key points: Known as one of the nation’s premier K-12 education technology events, this year’s FETC kicks off on Jan. 23, 2024 in Orlando. Attendees will learn directly from top…
eSchool News Live at Transfr XR Futures
AI isn’t the only acronym poised to create vast improvements in the way we teach and learn. Last month, eSchool attended “XR Training: The Next Frontier of Learning,” hosted by…
65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024
As we wave farewell to 2023, we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning…
Whitney Brothers® Live Edge Collection EarnsInterior Design Magazine 2023 Best of Year Honoree Award
Keene, NH – Acclaimed Early Learning furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new Live Edge Collection of furniture for preschool and kindergarten environments received a 2023 Best of Year…
3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness
Key points: There are more than 140,000 special education (SPED) students in the state of Washington. Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to…
Live @FETC2024 Preview—eSchool News Exclusive Coverage
Look Who’s Talking—Interview with Glenn Robbins, Superintendent of Schools at Brigantine Public School District, NJ FETC finalized its speaker list for this year’s event this week, which includes dozens of…
What is Digital Literacy for Students?
Key points: In K-12 classrooms, digital literacy is a critical component of learning in the digital age, shaping students’ abilities to navigate, comprehend, and utilize digital tools effectively. This introduction…
What are the Examples of Digital Literacy Skills?
Key points: In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape. Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, including information navigation, critical thinking,…
3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences
Editor’s note: This story on digital learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Key points: Teachers, principals, and district administrators are creating digital content every day for…
Tutor.com’s On-Demand Tutoring Meets ESSA II Standards, Demonstrating Positive Impacts on Student Grades and Attendance
NEW YORK — Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced that it satisfies Level II requirements (Moderate Evidence) of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)…
64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024
As we wave farewell to 2023, we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning…
IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University
BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness…
Voters skeptical of college, more supportive of CTE
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. It’s more important for Colorado schools to prepare students for the workforce than to prepare them…
The science of reading, beyond phonics
Key points: Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading. More than 30 states…
Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness
Key points: Ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc on the education sector, hitting 80 percent of lower education providers and 79 percent of higher education providers this year. That’s a…
5 major education trends in 2023
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s…
Bluum Names Dan Groskreutz as CFO
PHOENIX — Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, this week named Dan Groskreutz its new chief financial officer (CFO). Groskreutz brings decades of executive experience to the Bluum leadership…
How we can improve literacy through student engagement
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s…
D2L and Unity Partner to Help Revolutionize Education with Immersive Real-Time 3D
D2L, a global learning technology company, today announced a new partnership with Unity, the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D (RT3D) content with a goal to…
Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s…
Utah Nonprofit Awarded U.S. Department of Education EIR Grant for Youth Mental Health Program
SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection has been awarded a $3.99 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) for…
What were the most-read stories of 2023?
It wasn’t all about AI in K-12 in 2023! SEL, equity, and more were top news. In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan…
Poptential™ by Certell Offers Free Lessons on the Importance and History of Global Trade
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), growing inflation and tighter monetary policy in the United States and abroad, along with unrest in Ukraine and the Middle…
TouchMath Executives Recognized in 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students who struggle to understand grade-level content, had three executives and…
How did edtech impact learning in 2023?
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s…
Have digital portfolios come of age?
It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online. Get better assessment results. Provide students agency and enable them to express themselves creatively. Take…
Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s…
Prioritizing student safety with enhanced first responder and cellular communication coverage
Key points: For any school, keeping students, faculty, and staff safe is a top priority. Many school leaders will therefore be shocked to learn that 52 percent of U.S. schools…
ESSER Funds help bring ClassVR to Schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools District
Chicago — Several schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district have signed on to bring the immersive power of virtual reality technology to students this school year with…
Making AI Safe; New STEM Platforms; How To Fix Learning Loss
El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD), in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance, is proud to announce the establishment of a new AI Policy Lab. The lab will be focused on…
When embracing the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s…
Bluepoint Wind Awards $10,000 in Grants to New Jersey Teachers for Renewable Energy STEM Kits
Newark, NJ – Offshore wind company Bluepoint Wind is announcing today the winners of grants to further STEM education for 10 teachers from schools across New Jersey. Each educator chosen…
What a 4-day school week might mean for your district
Key points: West of the Mississippi, a new approach to seat time is catching on. Roughly 1,000 different schools have transitioned to a four-day school week (researchers abbreviate this as…
Ulster BOCES Earns Prestigious ‘Deeper Learning Designation’ from Deeper Learning Global
NEW PALTZ, NY – Ulster BOCES is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Deeper Learning Designation from Deeper Learning Global (DLg). This recognition affirms the…
I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success in the classroom?
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s…
Frontline Education Announces Chris Tonas as Chief Technology Officer
Malvern, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced that Chris Tonas has joined the company’s executive team as…
5 top education innovation trends in 2023
Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s…
BenQ Boards Create Affordable, Future-Ready Learning Pathway for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Paso Robles Joint Unified School District in California has selected and installed…
How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics
Key points: At this point, we have all heard about the learning gaps in math and reading scores these past few years. Unfortunately, stats are even worse in other subjects.…
Enhancing instructional coaching for student success
Key points: Last fall, ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, became the subject of widespread discussion, from lighthearted memes about robots taking over to genuine confusion about the capabilities and implications…
In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading
Key points: Driven in part by Mississippi’s success in improving student literacy scores, educators across the country have been discussing the science of reading and working to align their materials…
MathWorks and Discovery Museum Renew Long-running Partnership to Bring Hands-on STEM to PreK-8 Classrooms
Acton, MA – Discovery Museum and Natick-based MathWorks announced today their continued partnership to bring the Museum’s Traveling Science Workshops to classrooms throughout Massachusetts and beyond for the 2023-2024 school…