December 2011

Education Department chides Hawaii for use of grant dollars

December 22, 2011 by Staff and wire services reports

An Education Department official on Wednesday admonished Hawaii for its "unsatisfactory" performance under a $75 million federal grant the state won last year in a high profile competition…

District Management

National education reformer to lead Bridgeport

December 22, 2011 by Staff and wire services reports

Paul G. Vallas, an education reformer who has led some of the nation's most troubled school systems, including the New Orleans district after Hurricane Katrina devastated that city,…

Teaching & Learning

Opinion: Newt Gingrich and the meaning of smart

December 22, 2011 by Staff and wire services reports

As Newt Gingrich has surged in the Republican presidential polls, we’ve heard more and more in the media about his intelligence, about him being a large thinker, the…

District Management

Report sets forth early learning recommendations

December 22, 2011December 22, 2011 by From staff and wire reports

A comprehensive alignment of preschool through third grade (P-3) education is critical in ensuring that children develop a solid foundation in literacy, math, and social-emotional skills, according to…

District Management

10 holiday wishes for administrators, teachers, and students

December 22, 2011 by By Meris Stansbury, Online Editor

In a recent "Question of the Week," we asked our readers: “'Tis the season to be giving! If you could give just one thing to your students/faculty/peers/school or…

Teaching Trends

Grants of $25K for libraries and museums

December 21, 2011 by ESchool News Staff

The Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums are a special funding opportunity within the IMLS National Leadership Grants program. These small grants encourage libraries, museums, and archives…

Teaching Trends

$150K for Pacific islands research

December 21, 2011 by ESchool News Staff

The National Marine Fisheries Service is soliciting competitive applications for the 2012 Pacific Islands Region Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program. Projects are being solicited to improve communication,…

Teaching Trends

More than $9M for Hispanic-serving institutions

December 21, 2011 by ESchool News Staff

Note: Deadline applies to letter of intent. Program deadline is Feb. 9, 2012. This program is intended to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-serving institutions to carry…

Teaching Trends

Up to $150K for art programs

December 21, 2011 by ESchool News Staff

This program makes awards to creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts…

How immersive technology can empower students (and teachers) to learn

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration.

Digital Learning Tools

6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

Education Department chides Hawaii for use of grant dollars

National education reformer to lead Bridgeport

Opinion: Newt Gingrich and the meaning of smart

Report sets forth early learning recommendations

10 holiday wishes for administrators, teachers, and students

Grants of $25K for libraries and museums

$150K for Pacific islands research

More than $9M for Hispanic-serving institutions

Up to $150K for art programs

Spanish and English Versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education Now Available for Use In K-8 and Biology Classrooms Statewide

American Student Assistance Announces Strategic Alliance with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

HSPA named a 5-Star Innovative School 2023 in The Educator report for Mastery Learning

ParentPowered PBC Appoints new Chairman of the Board: Luis Duarte, Partner at Imaginable Futures, as Company Ushers in the Next Phase of Growth

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

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