November 2022

Riverside Insights Wins Excellence in Equity Award for Accessibility Features

November 30, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced that it won Best Accessibility ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

November 30, 2022 by Brittiany Sanford, Director of Schools, Pearson Virtual Schools and Connections Academy

The transition to online learning can be challenging, but teachers and parents can navigate changes with a few strategic actions.

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person…

Student Well-Being

Educators, parents remain vigilant about protecting student mental health

November 30, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A majority of parents and educators believe online tools can protect student mental health and prevent them from accessing harmful content.

Parents still voice overwhelming concerns for student mental health and online safety, according to a GoGuardian survey conducted by Morning Consult.

Newsline

Reading Horizons Launches Free Online Community to Support the Science of Reading

November 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

KAYSVILLE, UT — Reading Horizons, a company committed to partnering with educators to eradicate illiteracy, has launched the Science of ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Edtech tools for teachers

November 29, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

When it comes to the classroom, edtech tools can be invaluable when used to support strong instructional practices

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies; 5 tips to help students master foundational skills; and…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Students are still behind in math–what needs to change?

November 29, 2022 by Jeanette Nicholas, Teacher, Belle Fourche Middle School

$Educators face the daunting task of addressing lost instructional time from the pandemic, while also managing drops in math achievement and teaching grade-level content$

As students return to class this fall, K–12 teachers and administrators face many challenges—and math instruction is high on the list.

Newsline

CYPHER LEARNING Builds Out Proven Executive Team

November 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PLANO, Texas — CYPHER LEARNING, a leading provider of intelligent learning platforms for schools, universities and organizations around the ... Read more

Poll: Post-Pandemic Education

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

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Student Well-Being

Our district is battling a loneliness epidemic

November 28, 2022 by Dr. Stacey Perez, Principal, Classical Academy High School

Whether talking in-person or virtually, even small conversations play an important role in creating the connections students need. But it can be challenging to carve out time in…

Curriculum & Assessment

Understanding historical trends and patterns in student data

November 28, 2022 by By Dr. Rachel Brown, Senior Research Consultant, Renaissance Learning

Historical student data review helps teachers identify and address the most urgent learning needs in their classrooms

Educators, students, and families weathered historic interruptions in learning over the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student achievement, predicted to slide in the ongoing chaos,…

STEM & STEAM Trends

The ups and downs of girls in STEM

April 24, 2023November 25, 2022 by Erin Werra, Content Writer & Strategist, Skyward’s Advancing K12 blog

With intentional efforts focused on eliminating barriers to STEM education, teachers can support girls as they pursue STEM studies

In the US, the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27…

Teaching Trends

5 tips to help students master foundational skills

November 25, 2022 by Lisa O'Masta, President, Learning A-Z

After the pandemic, many teachers, schools, and districts want to reassess their foundational skills instruction

English language arts (ELA) standards identify a set of foundational skills students must master in their progression to becoming skilled readers. These skills include alphabet recognition, concepts of…

Innovative Teaching

9 TED-Ed Lessons about different holiday origins

January 25, 2023November 23, 2022 by Laura Ascione

With a vast video library and the chance to build and customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons offers something for all topics and content areas

Most schools are gearing up for December break, and students' attention spans are likely to grow shorter each day. But crafting a video-based lesson that explores different holidays…

SEL Trends

Using data insight platforms to improve SEL strategies

November 23, 2022 by Dr. Delonna Darsow, Product Champion, Sourcewell Technology

An SEL platform that tracks the delivery of SEL interventions and brings them together with other data into one whole-child view is valuable.

Although structured social-emotional learning (SEL) has been around since the mid-90s, schools’ focus on SEL has skyrocketed following the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on education.

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Navigate360 Advances Whole-Child Student Wellness and Safety Suite with Latest Acquisition in Continuing Effort to End School Shootings, Teen Suicide and Bullying

November 22, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 student wellness and physical safety solutions, has acquired PBIS Rewards, a ... Read more

Edtech Trends

Systems check

January 25, 2023November 22, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Are your education systems up to snuff? Take stock of the latest developments

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 ways to design collaborative learning spaces; free internet could erase the digital divide; and STEM lessons…

SEL Trends

When I grow up: Nurturing girls to become leaders

January 25, 2023November 22, 2022 by Britten Follett

Parents, teachers, and mentors can help better prepare young girls--mentally and technically--for leadership roles and to become leaders.

Growing up, I was the class vice-president; the de facto leader of every group project ever assigned; elementary and high school valedictorian; and the captain of my sports…

Newsline

Treering Yearbooks Launches New Donation Feature

November 22, 2022November 21, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

SAN MATEO, CA — Treering Yearbooks – a company modernizing traditional yearbooks – enables schools across America to make yearbooks ... Read more

SEL Trends

5 science lessons that foster students’ social-emotional growth

January 25, 2023November 21, 2022 by John Oosterman & Dawn McCotter, Van Andel Institute for Education

With a little intentionality and planning, social-emotional learning skills can be implemented into any content area.

It’s been said, “If a child can do advanced math, speak three languages, or receive top grades, but can’t manage their emotions, practice conflict resolution, or handle stress,…

Curriculum & Assessment

Schools can do better than retaining struggling readers

November 21, 2022 by Paul Black, Ed.S., NCSP, School Psychologist & Lead Education Specialist, Reading Horizons

Grade retention is ineffective and expensive, but 17 states and Washington, D.C. mandate it (and at least 12 more states allow it) for students who are not reading…

Newsline

Learning Without Tears Showcases Assessments to Guide Instruction for Get Set for School®

November 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Washington, DC – Showcasing as part of its new literacy solution at the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of ... Read more

Teaching Trends

4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces

December 5, 2022November 18, 2022 by Melinda Dixon, Assistant Principal, Mulberry High School

New collaborative learning spaces are helping educators take their instruction to new levels and are increasing student engagement.

When we built a new 3-story high school building on our former baseball field, we knew that we wanted to incorporate spaces where students could learn and teachers…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Ransomware attackers head back to school

January 26, 2023November 18, 2022 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky

Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected

Just when we thought the painful trend of ransomware attacks on public schools might be waning, news arrived of a massive incident. Over Labor Day weekend, the country’s…

Education Policy & Funding

Learn how to modernize your K-12 financial operations

December 7, 2022November 17, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Automating your school district's spend management solution should be an integral part of modernizing your K-12 financial operations

Over the past several years, K-12 school districts experienced the limitations of legacy systems. With the recent government funding available for pandemic recovery, a window of opportunity opens…

College and Career Readiness

Arne Duncan: College completion–not simply access–critical to nation’s future

December 7, 2022November 17, 2022 by Laura Ascione

College completion remains one of higher education's biggest challenges--and one that must be solved

Making higher education the norm for everyone in the nation—and ensuring that people have not just access to higher education, but also the support to complete that education—is…

Computer Science Education

Give teachers ownership to make computer science a success

December 7, 2022November 16, 2022 by Dr. Whitney Dove, Senior Director of Curriculum and Content, Codelicious

To ensure a smooth transition to teaching computer science, education leaders will need to empower teachers during the change

Well-intended computer science initiatives are often met with reluctance and resistance before they even get off the ground. Teachers may see the new initiative as "just another thing"…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Forget flat networks–tighten your security

January 25, 2023November 16, 2022 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio

A properly segmented network reduces the speed at which a cyber criminal can move across your network--get rid of flat networks.

If you heard about the attack on the Los Angeles Unified School District in early October, you probably heard that 400,000 students’ private data was put at risk…

Edtech Trends

Big thoughts in edtech

January 25, 2023November 15, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Edtech is making moves--here's how new tools and innovations are set to impact education

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: How edtech is embedded in Society 5.0; how digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools; and blended and…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Free internet could erase the digital divide

December 5, 2022November 15, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Despite unconnected households being eligible for free internet, complex barriers prevent enrollment and perpetuate the digital divide.

Local leaders must play a critical role in closing the digital divide for 18 million American households that have access to the internet but can't afford to connect,…

Curriculum & Assessment

How our district engages students in a CTE program

December 5, 2022November 14, 2022 by Larkin LeSueur, Director of Career and Technical Education, Humble ISD

Despite computer science skills growing in demand, CTE remains an elective in most districts, with students never building coding skills.

Over the past decade, industries across the world have voiced their concern over the lack of tech skills among high school and college graduates. At the end of…

Edtech Trends

Edtech trends are enabling more diverse learning

December 5, 2022November 14, 2022 by Annie Laura Smith, Former Learning Skills Specialist, University of Texas, Dallas

Edtech allows students to increase their level of technological literacy and also encourages learning outside of the classroom environment

Edtech is the combination of IT tools and educational practices aimed at facilitating scalable individualized learning. It comprises the whole world of computer-aided education and training, along with…

Online & Hybrid Learning

4 tips for online learning success in schools

December 7, 2022November 11, 2022 by Nga Huynh, Assistant Principal & VHS Learning Program Primary Site Coordinator, Shrewsbury High School

School leaders can use these tips to increase the impact and successful outcome--and fully leverage the power--of online learning

Our school has been using online learning since the mid-1990s when we became one of the first to sign up for VHS Learning. Since then, we’ve expanded our…

Edtech Trends

How edtech is embedded in Society 5.0

December 5, 2022November 11, 2022 by Roger James Hamilton, Founder and CEO, Genius Group

Educators should be teaching innovative edtech skills to future generations to get students ready for the world of work

The pandemic saw countless education institutes scramble in a bid to offer remote learning, which just highlighted how ill-prepared they were for future learning.

Student Data Security

How to maintain secure access and data privacy

December 5, 2022November 10, 2022 by Laura Ascione

The risk of cyberattacks and weakened data privacy has greatly increased due to expanded remote and hybrid learning.

Cybersecurity is a priority concern for most people accessing the internet. Unfortunately, students aren’t thinking about cyberattacks when they access sites for curriculum, research, and entertainment from their…

IT Innovations

Rethinking your K-12 cloud strategy

December 5, 2022November 10, 2022 by Kevin Warenda, Director of IT, Hotchkiss School

K-12 IT teams need to rethink their approach to cloud storage costs and security--a new cloud strategy may be necessary.

The new school year is upon us, and IT teams are ramping up strategic tech investments and systems to help ensure a smooth year ahead.

Newsline

LINQ Expands TITAN Nutrition Claims Solution to Ohio and Montana

November 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WILMINGTON, N.C. (PRWEB) — LINQ, creator of leading nutrition program solutions, has expanded its TITAN nutrition claims submission solution to Ohio and ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

3 ways to make inflation interesting for students

January 25, 2023November 9, 2022 by Fred Fransen, CEO, Certell

Storytelling can be an effective way for teachers to make topics like inflation relevant to students

Inflation hit a four-decade high in the United States during September, with the consumer price index up 8.2 percent from a year earlier. While most adults are painfully…

K-12 Cybersecurity

How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools

December 5, 2022November 9, 2022 by Michael Webb, Chief Technology Officer, Identity Automation

Digital equity can be better achieved by marrying flexibility with cybersecurity--here's how your district can begin.

Digital equity in the classroom goes far beyond the need to deliver internet connectivity and devices. All students need and deserve a safe, reliable, and adaptable edtech ecosystem…

Innovative Teaching

Sharing best practices

January 25, 2023November 8, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

When something works--in the classroom, at the district level, or in the IT department--educators want to share

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms; 4 tips for using data to differentiate instruction;…

Emergency Planning & Response

3 ways schools play a vital role in community safety

December 7, 2022November 8, 2022 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Local schools can uplift safety in the community, providing a place outside of traditional school hours for children and families to feel secure

Schools do so much for a community. They provide a safe place for children to learn and grow each day, filled with educators who truly care. However, as…

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