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5 things to know about high-dosage tutoring

February 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success--here are some insights about tutoring programs for students.

The benefits of high-dosage tutoring can’t be ignored. Research shows that tutoring is one of the most effective ways to increase academic achievement, including among students from lower socio-economic households.

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America’s Blood Centers Announces National Partnership with Body Interact to Help Innovate Blood Donation Education

February 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Washington, DC (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 ... Read more

Computer Science Education

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

February 23, 2024February 22, 2024 by Rachel Miller

To meet state standards, Springfield Public Schools found a way to put a dedicated computer science teacher in every school--for all students.

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 and a total of…

Empowering K-12 students & teachers with smarter, more flexible tech

February 21, 2024February 20, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Central Bucks School District was overwhelmed with managing, repairing, recycling, and maintaining laptops—taking up valuable instructional time. They needed new ... Read more

Your ultimate school media buying guide is here. Find the perfect mix of print and digital resources for your students.

March 8, 2024February 20, 2024 by Jeff Festa

The most effective way to ensure literacy success in the classroom is to utilize a plan that involves both print ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Classroom tech: The new and the tried-and-true of 2024

February 20, 2024 by Nadav Avni

Digital natives need classroom technology--including edtech tools and digital resources--that uses their natural medium of instruction. Classroom tech and students learning.

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…

Literacy

More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village

February 22, 2024February 20, 2024 by Britten Follett

There are literacy advocacy villages everywhere, filled with educators who advocate for and create readers.

Whether it’s individuals with a passion project or organizations that exist exclusively to help connect students with books, it takes a village to advocate for literacy.

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Barberton High School Entrusts Metrasens Advanced Detection Technology to Strengthen Security Measures

February 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NAPERVILLE, Illinois and BARBERTON, Ohio (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is ... Read more

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San Jose Students In Ignite Reading’s Tutoring Program Nearly Triple Reading Growth In Two Months

February 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SAN JOSE – Since the launch of Ignite Reading’s partnership with Alpha: José Hernández School in November, the organization announced ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024

February 15, 2024 by Brad Hummel

Celebrating CTE Month is a terrific way to raise awareness about your field and get your students excited about future opportunities.

As a career and technical education (CTE) teacher, you know the importance of preparing students for the workforce — no matter which CTE career cluster or pathway they follow.

Innovation in Education

Analytics in Action

February 14, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Highlights from a recent conversation, where an expert panel shares insights on using analytics unique to their district to optimize recruitment processes, enhance employee engagement, and implement analytics…

Innovation Insights

Now Hear This—The Future of Classroom Audio Systems

February 13, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Assistive listening technology can provide a better learning experience for all students, whether they have hearing loss or not.

One of the biggest announcements out of FETC24 this year involved Lightspeed, the leading provider of instructional audio solutions that ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How your school’s design can promote equity through access

February 13, 2024 by Melissa Turnbaugh, AIA, NCARB

Using school design to promote equity in the classroom starts with understanding each student's sensory needs and learning styles.

For generations, school facilities have been designed for the average student, leaving neurodiverse students to struggle in environments that don’t meet their needs. A school's design is critical.…

Personalized Learning

Agency and self-direction: Giving students a voice

February 7, 2024 by Evelyn Johnson

Students will have more success with self-direction when supported within a positive and caring learning environment.

Social-emotional skills are fundamental for success, in school and in life. But how can we ensure that all students learn these valuable lessons?

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Vivi Expands into a Whole-School Communication Tool, Launches New Features

February 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Today, Vivi, the only wireless screen mirroring and digital signage solution purpose-built for education, announced it has expanded into a ... Read more

District Management

Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success

February 6, 2024 by Paige Shoemaker DeMio

Policymakers must take action to support states and districts in implementing high-dosage tutoring to ensure opportunities for student success

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, students have faced unprecedented levels of learning loss because of school closures and interrupted learning. In fact, recent national testing shows…

Innovation Insights

A Real Show Starter

February 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Many people are talking about virtual reality and its effectiveness in classrooms but few are doing it. Chad Lewis, Director ... Read more

AI in Education

What is the Role of AI in a Smart School?

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

AI in smart schools is revolutionizing traditional education by introducing innovative technologies to enhance learning experiences. From personalized learning to smart classrooms, AI in education is reshaping learning…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern

February 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new report finds challenges in fostering collaborative cybersecurity alongside the adoption of new security tools in schools.

One in 3 school districts ranked lack of dedicated cybersecurity personnel as their top challenge in safeguarding schools, according to Cybersecure 2024, an annual survey from Clever that…

Teaching Trends

Friday 5: Strategies to promote student success

February 2, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Student success is the driving force behind everything educators do--here's how to support it in your schools

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.

5 things to know about high-dosage tutoring

America’s Blood Centers Announces National Partnership with Body Interact to Help Innovate Blood Donation Education

Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

Classroom tech: The new and the tried-and-true of 2024

More than a passion project, literacy advocacy takes a village

Barberton High School Entrusts Metrasens Advanced Detection Technology to Strengthen Security Measures

San Jose Students In Ignite Reading’s Tutoring Program Nearly Triple Reading Growth In Two Months

The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024

Analytics in Action

Now Hear This—The Future of Classroom Audio Systems

How your school’s design can promote equity through access

Vivi Expands into a Whole-School Communication Tool, Launches New Features

Scaling-up high-dosage tutoring is crucial to students’ academic success

A Real Show Starter

What is the Role of AI in a Smart School?

Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern

Friday 5: Strategies to promote student success

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

Ozobot Launches Self-Service Professional Development Courses

Demco Acquires StickTogether, Accelerating StickTogether’s Mission and Expanding Demco’s Range of Innovative Solutions

EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy Solutions

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