September 2020

6 strategies for teaching SEL remotely

September 8, 2020 by Dr. Tricia Maas

Teaching SEL is more important than ever as educators and students adjust to their new learning reality

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the work of teachers across the world. Educators’ access to students, technology use, and instructional priorities shifted seismically in spring 2020. As…

School Library Innovations

School librarians can save democracy

December 7, 2022September 7, 2020 by Eileen Belastock

When it comes to equity, critical thinking skills, and evaluating information, school librarians are critical for students

Regardless of one’s political views, there seems to be consensus on one political reality: America is dangerously polarized. According to Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan…

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How data-informed instruction impacts every lesson

September 7, 2020 by Stacey Pusey

Teachers from previous decades may have focused on “What did I teach?,” but the new focus is “What did the students learn?” Whether classroom resources are digital or…

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Los Angeles Unified, Annenberg Learner and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Bringing Dynamic Digital Resources

September 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified), Annenberg Learner and Discovery Education today launched a new partnership providing educators, ... Read more

District Management

Engaging distance learning starts (and continues) with collaboration

September 4, 2020 by Gerard Dawson

The lessons a superintendent learned this spring and at a superintendent symposium over the summer have enriched her district’s approach to engaging distance learning

When Highline Public Schools starts its academic year on September 9, the district will implement the distance learning model that Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield and her team developed…

COVID-19 Update

How a student-led group impacted 500 kids this summer

September 4, 2020 by Yitian Zhu

Kidteachkid is a nonprofit focused on education offers free student-taught courses, with plans to reach even more kids in the near future

KidTeachKid, a nonprofit organization created and run by Houston-area high schoolers and their friends, has made a great educational impact on the local community. In the wake of…

COVID-19 Update

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Karina Tran

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 by Jessica Rowley

A special education teacher offers insight on navigating remote learning while maintaining student and family connections

What motivated you to become a Special Education teacher? When I was younger I didn’t know I wanted to even be a teacher, nonetheless a Special Ed teacher.…

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Epson Announces Availability of Classroom and Meeting Room Projectors

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today announced availability of eight new projectors designed for K-12 classrooms and small ... Read more

Newsline

Codecademy Expands Online Coding Education

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Codecademy, the online education platform empowering millions of people to learn code, announced two new initiatives for students and teachers, ... Read more

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21stCentEd Launches Virtual STEM and CTE Programs for All Students

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The impact of remote learning on STEM education has revealed just how important STEM skills are for students, now and in the future

To ensure every student has access to meaningful STEM experiences this fall, 21stCentEd announces the launch of virtual STEM and CTE programs ... Read more

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The Character Tree Expands its Offering to Kindergarten

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Character Tree, an online resource that teaches character development though engaging videos and downloadable activities, has expanded to offer ... Read more

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Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Merge, the leader in mixed reality for K-12 education, announced today their new hand-held digital teaching aids are now available ... Read more

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Vernier and SAM Labs Help Teachers Incorporate Science and Coding into Instruction

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Middle school teachers can now integrate science lessons with data collection and coding using new packages from Vernier Software & ... Read more

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mindSpark Learning Expands Grad-level STEM Certification Program to Educators Nationally

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

mindSpark Learning, a Denver-based national nonprofit dedicated to empowering educators with industry-oriented professional learning experiences, announced today STEMpath will be ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Answering questions about teaching science in a COVID world

September 3, 2020 by Stacey Pusey

Teaching science and other hands-on STEM subjects during a pandemic isn’t always easy—but some tips may help educators navigate a new reality

In-person, online, or a hybrid classroom for the 2020-21 school year, there’s no one right way to approach teaching science. But for all methods, safety should be the…

Classroom Innovations

The pandemic classroom requires collaborative tech to thrive

September 3, 2020 by Hengjie Wang

COVID-19 has highlighted digital inequity—but collaborative tech and digital tools could help close the gap

The back-to-school season is in full swing amidst a global pandemic that’s seen US COVID-19 infections rise to 4.86 million in early August. The Centers for Disease Control…

COVID-19 Update

7 steps to stellar online learning

September 3, 2020 by ESchool Media Contributors

Classroom routines are always essential, but now, they're more important that ever--here's how to use them to help students with distance learning

This is the prevailing sentiment in millions of homes these days as many families gear up for what likely will ... Read more

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Adobe Offers Free K-12 At-Home Access

September 2, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

As an unprecedented back-to-school season rolls out across the United States, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced expanded support and resources for ... Read more

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Newly Minted Career Sparks National Nonprofit Links Kids with Professionals

September 2, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A young student looks through binoculars to illustrate the future and career exploration.

Today marks the official launch of Career Sparks, a nonprofit organization aimed at connecting real-world career professionals with K-12 students, ... Read more

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Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning

September 2, 2020 by ESchool News

A sudden shift to distance learning doesn't have to spell chaos--learn how one school managed the transition with patience and support

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform ... Read more

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Columbus City Schools Adopts Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics

September 2, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Dynamic math resources are key in boosting teaching and learning success.$

Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio has adopted Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics to support students’ growth and achievement in ... Read more

District Management

Remote learning for the long haul

September 2, 2020 by Matt Penner

How the cloud helps students and teachers stay connected despite the curveballs COVID-19 may throw at schools

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been the source of many discussions in the past few weeks about the “return to school.” We’re witnessing major public city schools opting…

District Management

6 ways to set high-quality peer coaching in motion

September 2, 2020 by Kate Cassada

Peer coaching is an excellent form of teacher leadership and technology integration coaching—here’s how to start

If you are like many of the tech-savvy, sometimes simply tech-aware, educators I have spoken to recently, you are getting “pinged” by colleagues who hope you will help…

COVID-19 Update

Doing PD in a pandemic

September 1, 2020 by Kevin Hogan

Learn how this district is prioritizing PD and prepping its staff for success during--and after--the COVID-19 pandemic

Jon Castelhano, Executive Director of Technology at Gilbert Public Schools in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, is making lemonade. Instead of stopgap measures to make it through the COVID-19 crisis,…

District Management

10 ways assessment reform can help guide a new era in education

September 1, 2020 by Dr. Aaliyah Samuel

States are challenged to find assessments that present an accurate picture of student learning in order to direct resources to those who need them most, and an assessment can help.

The spread of the coronavirus transformed our education system overnight. With school districts completely caught off-guard by the speed and severity of the outbreak, the U.S. Department of…

COVID-19 Update

A lesson plan like no other: Preparing schools during a pandemic

September 1, 2020 by Josh Liddell, Ph.D.

Social distancing, face coverings, and new transportation procedures—opening school during COVID requires careful planning

As a father of three children, at about this time of year, there was always excitement surrounding the anticipation of who may be in our kids’ classes next…

6 strategies for teaching SEL remotely

School librarians can save democracy

How data-informed instruction impacts every lesson

Los Angeles Unified, Annenberg Learner and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Bringing Dynamic Digital Resources

Engaging distance learning starts (and continues) with collaboration

How a student-led group impacted 500 kids this summer

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Karina Tran

Epson Announces Availability of Classroom and Meeting Room Projectors

Codecademy Expands Online Coding Education

21stCentEd Launches Virtual STEM and CTE Programs for All Students

The Character Tree Expands its Offering to Kindergarten

Merge Releases Hand-Held Digital Teaching Aids

Vernier and SAM Labs Help Teachers Incorporate Science and Coding into Instruction

mindSpark Learning Expands Grad-level STEM Certification Program to Educators Nationally

Answering questions about teaching science in a COVID world

The pandemic classroom requires collaborative tech to thrive

7 steps to stellar online learning

Savvas Delivers Innovative Back-to-School Solutions to Help Teachers, Students and Families Succeed with Distance Learning

Columbus City Schools Adopts Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics

Remote learning for the long haul

6 ways to set high-quality peer coaching in motion

Doing PD in a pandemic

10 ways assessment reform can help guide a new era in education

A lesson plan like no other: Preparing schools during a pandemic

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

Survey Reveals Critical Insight Into Teachers’ Technology Use and Challenges

Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education

MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program

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