January 2023

Utah State Board of Education Approves 95 Percent Group Resources as Evidence-Informed, Recommended Supplemental Programs for Grades K-5

January 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Lincolnshire, Ill. – 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for comprehensive, proven literacy solutions, announced today the Utah State ... Read more

Newsline

Clark County School District Gives Educators in 241 Elementary Schools Access to Lexia’s LETRS Professional Learning

January 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading ... Read more

Discovery Education and Boeing Present a New Virtual Field Trip for Students Exploring STEM and Robotics in Aviation Manufacturing

January 31, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and Boeing present a new virtual experience – Manufacturing the Future of Aviation Virtual Field ... Read more

Digital Innovation

Top Techniques for District Management

January 31, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Engaged students are students who are excited to learn--and increased engagement can lead to better literacy learning

On this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023; 6 tips for tech-enabled instruction in the early literacy…

Digital Learning

Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

January 31, 2023 by Joseph Casale, Account Executive, Denterlein

The immersive 3D “Mission: Mars” experience focuses on engaging students of all ages in the engineering design process

The Museum of Science, Boston is making its first move into the world of immersive online education with its launch of “Mission: Mars,” an educational experience on Roblox,…

Newsline

AVer Launches World’s First All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom

January 31, 2023January 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Fremont, CA – AVer Information Inc. USA, the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions today announced the launch ... Read more

Teaching Trends

5 of the biggest education trends in 2023

January 30, 2023 by Dr. Christina Counts, Vice President of Education, MiEN Company

As new education trends lead to innovative teaching and learning, here are some of the top trends to look for, like this student wearing a VR headset in the classroom.

With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few…

ELL

How to help ESL students improve writing skills

January 30, 2023 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

It's a challenge to learn a language, but ESL students are brave enough to accept it--and you have instruments to help them along the way.

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills--listening, reading, speaking, and writing--from scratch. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

Innovative Teaching

Join the revolution: The 4th Industrial Revolution is changing learning

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Dr. Marissa Prather, Director of STEM and Fine Arts, Douglas County Schools

Educators should join the 4th Industrial Revolution and partner with industry to continue to educate students for the world of tomorrow.

The 4th Industrial Revolution is the current phase of rapid technological change. It is also known as Industry 4.0, and the advent of robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation…

Students with Special Needs

How we built a whole-child, wraparound approach to special education

January 27, 2023 by Jill Berardi, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and PPS, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Ulster BOCES

A whole-child approach to special education begins with core values, engages a panoply of stakeholders, and continues with cycles of inquiry.

At the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Ulster Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), we have developed the architecture to accomplish and codify a leadership approach…

IT Innovations

5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems

January 27, 2023January 26, 2023 by Melissa Riggs, Edtech Specialist, School District 49

District 49 needed to encourage consistent edtech practices and ensure compliance with state and federal student data privacy requirements.

Tech-enabled learning is here to stay. Districts are responsible for taking a hard look at their edtech offerings and must collaborate with solution providers that comply with the…

College and Career Readiness

Is blockchain the key to college success?

January 26, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Blockchain technology holds the promise to change much of what’s plaguing education today, some stakeholders say

A student’s credentials and accomplishments, stored on and secured by blockchain technology, can set students up for college acceptance and ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

How to use Minecraft Education in your classroom

January 25, 2023 by Laura Ascione

When students use tools they enjoy, such as Minecraft Education, they become more engaged in learning as they show what they know.

It’s easier than you think to begin using Minecraft Education in your classroom. During an FETC 2023 session, technology specialist Kristen Brooks from the Cherokee County School District…

SEL & Well-Being

SEL is an educator essential

January 25, 2023 by Dr. Marissa Prather, Director of STEM and Fine Arts, Douglas County Schools

Schools are turning to SEL as one way to help students develop critical skills for academic and social success

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an approach to learning that focuses on the social and emotional skills necessary for students to succeed in school and life. SEL is not…

Teaching Trends

How to engage your students in order to build literacy

January 25, 2023January 24, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

On this week's episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023; 6 tips for tech-enabled instruction in the early literacy…

Coding and Robotics

How computer science education bridges the digital divide

January 24, 2023 by Christopher Kerr, Computer and Information Science Teacher, Newington High School

Students from underrepresented backgrounds need extra encouragement to try computer science education and reap benefits from computing skills.

Amid the havoc that the pandemic wreaked on our lives, there were important lessons to be learned. It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed,…

Curriculum & Assessment

How to use alternative assessments in the classroom

January 23, 2023 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education

Teachers can identify their power standards and create alternative assessments for student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective.

Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? Given a typical school year of 180 days,…

School Management

Is now a good time for a reset?

January 23, 2023 by Dr. Ben Klompus, Vice President of Impact and Innovation, Professional Education, Relay Graduate School of Education

A reset is different from long-term planning--it's a focused initiative from school leaders with a meaningful impact in a short period of time

At this time of year, I hear a common refrain from school leaders I know: 1) This work is challenging, 2) We have a plan for student success,…

School Management

Quieter classrooms: How classroom design promotes effective learning

January 20, 2023 by Angela LuMaye, National Director of Public Works and Education at Bentley Mills, and Ann Marie Jackson, Education Designer at RTA Architects

Classroom design should address today’s modern demands and create a comforting, student-centered space

Working in the education design space collectively for 26 years, we understand students and teachers need environments to support learning. Classrooms should be designed for listening and engagement;…

SEL Trends

How to provide effective and engaging virtual therapy for kids

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Orly Zimmerman-Leizerov, LCSW-C; and Jill Jerome LCSW-C, RPT-S

Virtual therapy is not going away--here are some tips, tools, and lessons learned to help foster connections in every therapeutic setting

As was the case for so many other therapists working with children and families, March 2020 felt overwhelming in our center for child and family therapy. From seeing…

Newsline

Certell’s Poptential™ Free American History Curriculum Highlights Legacy of African Americans for Black History Month

January 26, 2023January 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential™, a family of free, award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers ... Read more

Newsline

Carnegie Learning Recognized as Global Innovator on 2023 GSV 150 List

January 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today it has ... Read more

Newsline

Gale Receives Platinum and Gold in 2023 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the Second Consecutive

January 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is pleased to announce that it has received five platinum awards, ... Read more

Newsline

MackinVIA Receives Its 7th Consecutive Modern Library Award From LibraryWorks, Winning The Distinctive Platinum Award

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – Mackin, a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to ... Read more

Newsline

Mississippi Principal Named Curriculum Associates’ 2023 Inspire Award Winner

January 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—Dr. Kiana Pendleton, principal of Laurel Magnet School of the Arts in the Laurel School District in Laurel, ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

March 29, 2023January 19, 2023 by Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean, Founder, STEM4Real

Racism in STEM is systemically embedded into our educational system and can be camouflaged with other issues--here's how to correct it.

When you think of racism in our classrooms and schools, what immediately comes to your mind? Signs that say “Whites Only” or Confederate flags hoisted on flag poles?

K-12 Cybersecurity

How K-12 IT leaders can protect schools from ransomware

January 26, 2023January 19, 2023 by Sanjay Raja, VP of Product Marketing and Solutions, Gurucul

With limited budgets and outdated security systems, school districts are often unprepared for incoming ransomware attacks

Cyber attacks on public schools are becoming more common and more severe every year. Between 2020 and 2021, more than 56 percent of K-12 education organizations suffered ransomware…

Innovative Teaching

7 TCEA 2023 sessions we want to attend

January 25, 2023January 18, 2023 by Laura Ascione

This year's TCEA 2023 conference focuses on passionate educators and limitless possibilities

The 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition is fast approaching, and with the conference comes the opportunity for educators to connect in person and share insights and innovations around…

District Management

Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks

July 28, 2023January 18, 2023 by Emily Morton, PhD, Research Scientist, NWEA

There are benefits and drawbacks to four-day school weeks--each district’s context and priorities are critical for guiding conversations

Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.…

Innovative Teaching

How you can improve student performance with virtual tools

January 25, 2023January 17, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Edtech tools are constantly evolving, and virtual tools can play a major role in how students achieve success

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program; 5 ways video improves school-home communication; and Virtual Reality…

School Management

3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued

January 23, 2024January 17, 2023 by Melissa Anne Brevetti, Ph.D., Coordinator, Teacher Education Programs, Oklahoma Teacher Connection, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Here are key ways school administrators and leaders can help enhance and value the education profession and ensure teachers feel heard.

As research reveals that relational trust leads to engagement and success, we are reminded that teachers hold our students’ stories and hopes—and here’s how school leaders can lay…

Literacy

8 predictions about literacy learning in 2023

August 17, 2023January 16, 2023 by Michelle Hosp, Ph.D., Director of Foundational Literacy, Renaissance & Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Trends in literacy education will revolve around wider adoption of the science of reading and greater use of individual assessment.

In the coming year and beyond, educators and students will continue to deal with fallout from the pandemic, but as they look for effective ways to help students…

K-12 Cybersecurity

In cybersecurity, balancing vigilance with access

January 16, 2023 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

Cybersecurity is essential for all organizations, but security cannot be valued more than usability

Cybersecurity is at the forefront of IT issues to be addressed over the next year. Nearly every list of major IT or educational technology issues for 2023 includes…

Durable Skills

3 ways teachers can drive student growth

January 13, 2023 by Danielle Sullivan, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Educators must understand their key role in student growth, because they are driving student learning and achievement.

When I ask educators if they have heard of the term “growth mindset,” many will raise their hands or nod they have. However, when I ask educators to…

Literacy

5 reasons to use a literacy professional learning solution

January 13, 2023 by Dr. Jerry Collins, Principal, Central Elementary School

A literacy professional learning solution helps teachers focus on Tier 1 readers who need the most support

Our school is one of just 12 “Science of Reading Spotlight Schools” in Alabama this year, but getting here wasn’t easy. Rewind the clock back to the fall…

Newsline

HMH to Acquire NWEA

January 13, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Boston and Portland, Ore.—Learning technology company HMH and NWEA, a not-for-profit, research and educational services organization serving K-12 students, announced today ... Read more

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 ways virtual tutoring reinforces our after-school program

January 12, 2023 by Lisa DeLacey & Tom McGee, Manchester School District

Our hope is that our virtual tutors will help our students recapture their knowledge and get back on track after the pandemic

We’ve been working to reinforce and reinvigorate our after-school program with the goal of reaching more students who need it. Staffing shortages and not enough hours in the…

College and Career Readiness

AVID has huge benefits for high school students

January 12, 2023 by Enrique Rivero, Senior Media Relations Officer, UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations

The AVID college prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students, UCLA-led research suggests

New UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13% of U.S public high schools has a positive effect…

Digital Learning Tools

Cool! 6 TED-Ed lessons about the cold

January 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione

With a vast video library and the chance to customize lessons for students, TED-Ed Lessons can be incorporated into all topic areas.

It's January, and in many places, that means cold weather--and possibly some snow. It may be hard to capture students' attention now that most winter breaks are over.

IT Leadership

How a cloud-based ERP helps schools innovate and be nimble

January 11, 2023 by Tim Chadwick, Chief Information Security Officer, LINQ

Modernizing education resource planning should be a key priority—and a cloud-based ERP offers many benefits for K-12 administrators.

As school districts emerge from the worst of COVID-19, they’re bringing with them new priorities. Many of the changes that districts have made during the pandemic, such as…

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