3 things parents of neurodiverse kids should know
For many parents, this April could be the first time they are recognizing Autism Acceptance Month, or the first time it's been on their radar. Maybe they just…
Month: April 2021
High schoolers want a permanent virtual learning option
A recent survey of 16- to 18-year-olds in the U.S. and U.K. shows that one in three students say their ideal post-pandemic learning environment includes some kind of…
Stanley Black & Decker and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Making for Good Challenge Winners
Silver Spring, Md. (Thursday, April 29, 2021) – Today, three students across the United States are recognized for innovative solutions ... Read more
Think Together Brings in More Than $500,000 at Annual Raise A Hand Event to Support Expanded Learning, Afterschool and Student Learning Recovery Programs
The live virtual event held April 23 was attended by more than 300 guests from across the state of California. ... Read more
The 10 most popular learning channels for kids
A new resource from Connections Academy features some of the most popular learning channels online, analyzing the number of subscribers they have and how many people have watched…
3 keys to protecting student data and privacy
How do educators ensure that they keep students’ data, records, and personal information private and secure?
FLVC offering College 101 video series
Tallahassee, FL – April 28, 2021 – The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) is offering a series of videos to help ... Read more
Discovery Education and Industry Leaders Launch Social-Emotional Learning Coalition to Address Critical Educator and Student Needs with No-Cost Resources
Silver Spring, Md. (Wednesday, April 28, 2021) — Discovery Education – the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging ... Read more
PenChecks Trust and EduNetwork Partners Team Up to Launch the Second Annual Financial Future Challenge
Teaching Money Management Skills to Young Students La Mesa, CA. April 20, 2021 – PenChecks Trust and EduNetwork Partners have ... Read more
How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning
If ever there was a time that underscored the need for strong STEM education, it’s now. Our students—the future scientists, engineers, and world leaders—need skills that only STEM…
4 lessons the edtech industry should take from the pandemic
In some ways, edtech has risen to the challenge brought on by the pandemic, but the field has also learned some things the hard way. Here are four…
No going back: Why schools need to keep some pandemic techniques
With a pandemic-induced move to virtual comes increased access to online PD events and a greater chance to share best practices.
How text and voice apps are changing student engagement
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in some major changes for educators across the globe. Classes became virtual, as did most everything else, and administrators, teachers, and students alike received…
3 ways to prioritize teacher PD as schools reopen
High-quality PD is still critical to teachers’ success, and now is not the time to scale back, especially given the ongoing challenges teachers are facing this school year.
4 ways our district finds educational opportunities during the pandemic
The pandemic has created plenty of seemingly insurmountable challenges, but it has also presented amazing opportunities for school districts.
Nebraska public school districts begin unified effort to prioritize principal leadership, launch Tri-City ASCEND Academy
A collective commitment to principal leadership is underway in Central Nebraska, with a trio of school districts — Grand Island ... Read more
Kajeet Announces Global Expansion, Enters U.K. Market
Leading wireless connectivity provider launches London office, extending award-winning solutions to the U.K. McLean, Va. – April 21, 2021 – ... Read more
“It Isn’t Enough to Not Be Racist.” ULC and Gale Call on Library Executives to Actively Embrace Anti-Racism’s Leadership Imperative
A New Urban Libraries Council Leadership Brief Highlights Action Strategies for Library Executives to Lead the Charge for Anti-Racism, Starting ... Read more
4 strategies this administrator uses to evaluate free resources
When school districts made the rapid shift to online learning due to the pandemic, many educators scrambled to find the right mix of learning tools, apps, and platforms…
What AI can and can’t do in education
When some people hear the term “artificial intelligence,” they think of robots like the ones in the Steven Spielberg movie AI. In education today, AI is something less…
Mastercard and Discovery Education Partner to Empower Girls with STEM Learning Through the Signature Girls4Tech™ Program
Silver Spring, Md. (Thursday, April 22, 2021) — With the goal of providing five million girls with an engaging STEM education ... Read more
Tightrope’s Cablecast Platform Enables Flexible and Robust Online Video Hosting and Delivery for Cambridge Public Schools
Powerful VOD capabilities enable school district to easily and reliably share high-quality student, teacher, and board-produced videos as medium takes ... Read more
How an online shift increased outdoor learning opportunities
One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in…
4 positive psychology tactics to help your brain manage stress
If you're feeling overwhelmed today, you're not alone. Teachers across America are struggling with unprecedented levels of mental stress.
How physical stress impacts you and your classroom
Educators, along with school administrators, must invest time in social-emotional learning and stress management.
3 lessons from 1 year of remote learning
To improve student success, schools can apply learnings from the past 12 months to provide a higher-quality remote learning experience.
Students will crush goals with the multi-grade level student planner, The Navigator!
School Mate® is proud to introduce our new, multi-level student planner—the Navigator. It’s the ultimate combination of functionality and value ... Read more
GiveCampus Will Support Cryptocurrency Donations to Schools
GiveCampus will become the first and only educational fundraising platform to process cryptocurrency donations Washington, D.C. — GiveCampus, the world’s ... Read more
National Park Foundation Provides Grants to Support National Park Service Education Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
32 Parks Receive Funding to Pilot Hybrid Learning with Students WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) — Students nationwide will be able to experience national ... Read more
National Achievement Report Finds Varied Rates of Recovery from COVID-19 Impact
Based on the assessment data of 3.8 million students from all 50 states, Renaissance’s midyear How Kids Are Performing report ... Read more
Aperture Education Creates Online Social and Emotional Learning Professional Development Program for Educators
EdSERT Digital provides online resources to help educators enhance their own social and emotional skills and teaching practices Charlotte N.C. ... Read more
Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources
DERRY, N.H. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ ... Read more
From classroom to boardroom: Building diverse workforce tech talent starts with STEM
Women make up 47 percent of all employed adults in the U.S., but as of 2015, they hold only 25 ... Read more
Starting a K-12 classroom drone program
Before investing in the hardware, K-12 educators can take essential steps to enhance their drone program's success in getting off the ground.
51 Activities and Events from Discovery Education and Partners Available to Help Educators and Communities Celebrate Earth Day
Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, April 19, 2021) — To celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Discovery ... Read more
Getting students back on track to higher education
COVID-19 has raised a number of major questions for educators, one of which is “Why are college applications decreasing?”
Making mental health checks during remote learning
This pandemic has pushed stress levels of many youth to the breaking point. There are many contributing factors, such as isolation from peers, concern about loved ones getting…
Edtech startup HEI Schools raises €2 million in series A funding to bring Finland´s renowned early education model worldwide
The new financing allows the company to accelerate the growth of the digital offering of curriculum programs and teacher training to reach ... Read more
Lightspeed Systems® Launches Lightspeed Alert™ Solution for Threat Detection of Suicide, Bullying, and School Violence
Austin, Texas, April 15, 2021- Lightspeed Systems®, the leading K-12 online safety and effectiveness solutions provider, announces the launch of Lightspeed Alert™, ... Read more
Cox Business Brings High Speed Fiber Connectivity to Historical Jamestowne Island To Provide Virtual Explorations of the James Fort and Archaearium
30,000 students from 175 schools in 27 states have experienced the immersive demonstration powered by the new optical fiber connectivity ... Read more