Scholastic Adds Two New Offerings to Support Small Group Instruction in K-6 ELA Classrooms
Scholastic Adds Two New Offerings to Support Small Group Instruction in K-6 ELA Classrooms Guided Reading Short Reads Engages Students ... Read more
Month: November 2014
10 ways to use social media to pass bond issues
As the fight to get voter approval for bonds becomes more challenging, school district leaders and their supporters are tapping into Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social…
App of the Week: Build strong test-taking skills
App name: Test Precision What is it? Test Precision is an eLearning platform for college admission test (SAT & ACT) ... Read more
Curriculum Materials Matter! Evaluating the Evaluation Process
Adoption of curriculum materials is one of the most important decisions a teacher, school, or district can make.
6 STEM and research grant opportunities
School funding challenges show no sign of abating, and budgets remain stretched to the limit. Many educators and administrators rely on school grants to fund important projects and…
4 communication, curation tools for Common Core success
Educators throughout our state, nation, and world are always trying to save time and get better resources in order to provide the best available for their students. There…
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, ... Read more
Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
Middle school, high school, and college-level students worldwide who are interested in this challenge: Send us your best design in ... Read more
Youth Research for Action Grant Competition
Youth Research for Action will award, on a competitive basis, grants of up to $2,000 to youth-designed and -led action ... Read more
Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award
The Dr. Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award recognizes excellence in the field of aerospace education as outlined in ... Read more
Excellence in Teaching Technology and Engineering
The Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators in cooperation with Pitsco/Hearlihy & Company proudly announces the $2,000 Pitsco/Hearlihy/FTEE Grant in ... Read more
MathMovesU Middle School Scholarship
Calling all middle school students! This scholarship asks 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to describe how math moves their world. ... Read more
Reader Bee and the Story Tree App Honored by Industry Leaders
Camas, Wash. (Nov. 5, 2014)¬ – Reader Bee and the Story Tree, an iPad app that uses a highly effective, ... Read more
TeacherCoach Announces Release of New Online Resource Community for Educators
New coaching and online training medium to integrate personal growth with professional development Mount Laurel, NJ, November 5th, 2014- TeacherCoach, ... Read more
Harmony Early Childhood Center Breaks New Ground In Use Of Mimio Technology, Equips 27 Classrooms
Successful pilot in special needs early learning classrooms spurs preschool center’s purchase of MimioTeach and MimioMobile Cambridge, MA – Nov. ... Read more
Twin Rivers Community Schools Improves Student Safety with TIPS
Students today face ongoing challenges with bullying, weapons, drugs/alcohol, violence and more. Often, disconnects between youth and school administrators cause ... Read more
10 ways to create engaging schools
Technology integration and project-based learning are two of 10 strategies that one district technology director uses to help educators create engaging schools and classrooms that excite and empower…
Access 23 free Common Core iTunes U courses
Teachers can access 23 free iTunes U courses on Common Core instructional strategies.
GuideK12™ Launches SchoolSearch, Taking Communication to a New Level
GuideK12 SchoolSearch™ improves how districts communicate boundaries and school options to families MINNEAPOLIS, MN November 4, 2014 – Today GuideK12 ... Read more
Learning.com Brings Digital Literacy to High School Students with Project NextTech
Using proven curriculum that addresses the ISTE Standards, high school course helps students develop the skills and experience they need ... Read more
Epson Introduces Five New Short-Throw Projectors for K-12 Classrooms
Epson Introduces Five New Short-Throw Projectors for K-12 Classrooms Four PowerLite Projectors and One BrightLink Interactive Projector Bring Reliable Performance ... Read more
New Learning Support App LoiLoNote School Extends Free Downloads Until November 15th Due to Popular Demand!
New Learning Support App LoiLoNote School Extends Free Downloads Until November 15th Due to Popular Demand! Huge Popular Demand Drives ... Read more
Promethean Pledges to Safeguard Student Privacy
Promethean Pledges to Safeguard Student Privacy -Company joins coalition of leading K-12 school service providers dedicated to protecting student data- ... Read more
More districts turn to technology buy-back programs
Rather than letting old machines sit in the janitor’s closet gathering dust, schools nationwide are choosing to sell those machines back to companies that recertify the technology. One…
3 predictors of strong digital learning
Student choice at the state level, student choice at the course level, and the existence and strength of charter school laws are three predictors of how strong a…
Do states really need an education technology plan?
Last week the New America Foundation’s Chelsea Wilhelm wrote about a startling trend in state education technology planning: by and large, it’s not happening.
12 Common Mistakes Schools Make With Their Websites—and How To Avoid Them
If your school website doesn’t engage visitors and portray your school’s unique identity and strengths, the families you’re most eager to attract will likely move on. Avoid these…
Rand McNally’s World Atlas now available through Sunburst Digital, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2014 Rand McNally’s World Atlas now available through Sunburst Digital, Inc. Hoffman Estates, IL – ... Read more
Mac to School Ramps Up Apple Device Buy-Back Program for K-12 School Districts
Leading recertified Apple provider earmarks $10M to buy back older Apple devices from K-12 in upcoming school year Rather than ... Read more
edWeb.net launches a professional learning community on “Teaching Kids to Code”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE edWeb.net launches a professional learning community on “Teaching Kids to Code” PRINCETON, NJ, November 3, 2014 – ... Read more
Educators say Apple’s $100M grants can transform schools
As part of its $100 million commitment to President Obama's ConnectED initiative, Apple will provide devices, software, and support to 114 schools across the nation. The grants will…
Four critical decisions when making wireless infrastructure changes
As wireless systems in K-12 institutions have likely been in place for several years now, prior to the large influx of personal devices and district owned devices, we…
App of the Week: Scheduling for students with autism
This app helps students with autism learn to manage and organize their schedules.
Free charging carts up for grabs in online contest
As mobile technology appears in more and more classrooms, the need for accessories to support the functionality and battery power of those devices is evident. CartWrite, an online…
Mobile tools clear path for workflow management
A new tablet app aims to improve faculty workflow around assignments and easily track student submissions.