Mastering the FUND-amentals
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: It’s time to invest in tech equity in education; how to fund your CTE program; and…
Month: May 2022
How one district is channeling the Power of One for student success
The Columbus City Schools recently released a new Strategic Plan that details how we are going to achieve our mission over the next five years.
‘Digital skills gap’ threatens innovation
The skills required for success in the new economy were already changing. Now, COVID has sped up these changes dramatically.
6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their schools
The significant negative impact of the pandemic on educators is no secret. Teacher burnout is at an all-time high, self-care techniques are feeling futile, violence against teachers is…
How to talk to your students about trauma and school violence
It is an unacceptable reality that educators, parents, and caregivers must talk to children about gun violence in schools, repeatedly, in the wake of school shootings.
5 ways technology can help you combat teacher burnout
Teachers are balancing a lot every day, and that pressure has increased since the start of the pandemic.
Minneapolis’ Aim Academy of Science and Technology Selects Discovery Education to Support Science and Social Studies
SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 26, 2022)—The Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN, today announced it has selected ... Read more
Ripple Effects Offers Access to Its Educator Ally Program to Support Teachers’ Social Emotional Needs
SEATTLE – May 26, 2022 – As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, educators found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they dealt ... Read more
Iowa Department of Education Selects YouScience as a Pre-Approved Career Information System Provider
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2022 — YouScience, the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student ... Read more
Good News Network and Rise Vision Partner to Help Schools Foster Positive Learning Environments
(May 26, 2022) –– Wichita, KS – With childhood depression and anxiety rising during the pandemic and disturbing news stories ... Read more
Digital Health Platform Parallel Learning Announces $20M in Series A Funding to Further Expand and Serve Students with Learning and Thinking Differences
NEW YORK, NY (MAY 26, 2022 ) – Parallel Learning (Parallel)—the digital health platform that provides a new way to ... Read more
How to make the most of your COVID relief funds
School district leaders across the country are cautiously optimistic about post-pandemic teaching and learning--and they're also tracking what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their technology infrastructure…
What are your reasons to celebrate this school year?
We can all agree that the challenges we’ve seen in the last two years are unprecedented. However, when we consider all that’s happened and all that we’ve learned,…
The digital dilemma in student well-being
The second week in May was the 21st annual Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year focused on the impact of loneliness and the practical steps we can…
How our reading platform changed our instruction
Nearly all students can learn how to read, yet only 35 percent of them are reading proficiently. This widening gap seems insurmountable, but the bottom line is that…
Lessons of leadership
In this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 7 facts about the state of edtech in schools; 5 tips to retain your educators during…
It’s time to invest in tech equity in education
Today’s education doesn’t need to be limited to the walls of a classroom. It shouldn’t rely on home internet access, a community hotspot or a ride to the…
Is K-12 ready for skills-based hiring?
There are very few silver linings emerging from the worldwide pandemic related to education, but one of them is a crystalizing view about the importance of “skills visibility.”
Whole child learning paves a path to success, teachers say
An overwhelming majority of educators polled in a new survey say they believe students achieve success when schools make whole child learning a priority.
Gale Donates Proceeds from Cameron’s Collection Sales to the CKG Foundation to Support Student Mental Health & Wellness
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. and RICHMOND, VA. – May 21, 2022 – Gale, part of Cengage Group, today presented the Cameron K. ... Read more
Inspiring STEM Creativity and the DIY Spirit with a New Virtual Field Trip from The Home Depot and Discovery Education
Silver Spring, MD (Friday, May 20, 2022) — To empower students to embrace STEAM and tackle DIY projects, Science Fair ... Read more
National Study Finds High Schoolers Keenly Aware of Current In-Demand Jobs, Impacting Education Choices After Graduation
MINNEAPOLIS (May 20, 2022)—Today’s high schoolers are keenly aware of the impact the pandemic had on the job market and ... Read more
New Report Shows the National Math and Science Initiative’s Long-Term Impact on Ensuring Equitable Access to STEM
DALLAS (PRWEB) MAY 20, 2022 — New data from the National Math and Science Initiative demonstrate the long-term impact of NMSI’s College ... Read more
How to build relationships with instructional coaches
Teaching at any level can often be a solitary occupation. Even with a classroom full of students, teachers often work in isolation from peers. Teachers rarely receive instruction…
3 keys to supporting students during a mental health crisis
A January 2022 study published in JAMA Pediatrics confirmed what many educators, administrators, and support staff already knew: School closures, disrupted learning, and a pandemic year have coalesced…
High-Achieving Black Students from Colorado Receive More than $2 Million in Sachs Foundation Scholarships Over the Past Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 19, 2022 — The Sachs Foundation, an organization that has provided college scholarships to Black Coloradans ... Read more
Student well-being is critical–here’s how to support it
Student well-being has a direct impact on student motivation, engagement, and learning. In short, their social and emotional well-being has a long-term impact. It is absolutely critical that…
7 facts about the state of edtech in schools
School networks are getting faster and more modern, but school IT departments struggle to keep up with the demand for remote access and support, according to an annual…
5 tips to retain your educators during school staff shortages
The past two years of pandemic-related stresses and uncertainty have left educators exhausted, even as school districts are returning to a sense of normalcy.
How to ignite the fire of student engagement
Recently, a co-worker of mine shared a story from when he was in high school. During one chemistry class his teacher happened to light a small fire within…
How to solve the teacher shortage remotely
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Schools amplify inequity with failed solutions to teacher shortages; transforming summer school with high-dosage tutoring; and how…
Is the education system working?
PISA, the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment, measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges. Its league table…
Savvas Learning Company’s Experience Chemistry Wins Gold Stevie Award, Its Fourth EdTech Industry Honor Since the Product’s Launch
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — May 16, 2022 — Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, is proud to ... Read more
PowerMyLearning Honors Student, Family, and Teacher at 2022 Innovative Learning Awards
NEW YORK (PRWEB) MAY 16, 2022 — PowerMyLearning, a K-12 nonprofit that unlocks the power of collaboration between families, teachers and ... Read more
Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators
Davidson, NC and Silver Spring, MD (Monday, May 16, 2022) — Today, Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, ... Read more
5 ways to support students’ access to diverse books
Access to diverse texts positively impacts children as readers and as people. Having access to diverse texts helps children expand their vocabularies, deepens their understanding of language, provides…
Schools amplify inequity with failed solutions to teacher shortage
We’re racing against a ticking clock to resolve the teacher shortage for our students’ futures as the number of unfilled positions at schools and districts hits record levels.
Major equity gaps persist in access to AP science learning
Despite students saying that STEM courses are their favorite subject areas and that they aspire to go to college, Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds…
How to fund your CTE program
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with relevant tools and skills that set them up for success in life and their careers, including those not typically…
ShopWithScrip Rebrands as RaiseRight, Announces Lou Agnese as Chief Executive Officer
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (May 12, 2022)—ShopWithScrip, the largest gift card fundraising platform in the United States, has rebranded as RaiseRight and ... Read more
