Post-pandemic progress with edtech
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: virtual school nurses can play a pivotal role in schools; 5 ways tech helps create calmer learning…
Month: January 2023
Envisioning the personalized edtech of tomorrow
Before the pandemic, the trend for more personalized, learner-centric experiences in education already existed—the resulting lockdowns merely accelerated digital transformation, which continues to gain momentum across industries.
The Social Institute Expands Staff to Meet Growing Need for Nurturing Student Well-Being, Including Positive Social Media & Tech Education
Durham, N.C. – The Social Institute today announced Chris Valada has joined the company as Head of New Partnerships, leading ... Read more
Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education Announce New Resources Addressing Counterfeit Drug Crisis
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are now offering educators new digital resources to address ... Read more
7 Mindsets Launches App Focused on Mindsets Learning and Well-being for Educators, Students and Families
ROSWELL, Ga. – 7 Mindsets, the leader in PreK-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the launch of an ... Read more
Listen EVERYWHERE Helps Student Fully Participate in Musical Theater
BLUFFDALE, UTAH – Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of wireless listening solutions for 24 years, is proud to report ... Read more
5 ways video improves school-home communication
Increasingly, district leaders are incorporating video into school-home communication. Many districts that tried video options out of necessity during the pandemic are seeing the benefits that video can…
Charting a path forward in K-12
After several years of disrupted learning, schools are taking stock of the range of challenges that need to be addressed—challenges resulting from the most significant disruption to K-12…
How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM
Coding is a necessary skill in today’s world, but it is relatively challenging to master, especially for kids. Its complexity is not necessarily because it is incomprehensible, but…
6 tips for tech-enabled instruction in the early literacy classroom
There are plenty of reasons that K–3 teachers tend to be less likely than their middle and high school peers to use technology in the classroom. From their…
Growing Number of Schools Turn to MiEN Company to Create Spaces that Support Learning and Collaboration
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Jan. 4, 2023 – Twelve schools and one district-wide project are a few of the most ... Read more
AI’s promising reality in classrooms
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be an ambiguous word in education circles, evoking images of machines replacing human teachers in the future. The truth, while less fantastic, is that…
Virtual school nurses can play a pivotal role in schools
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requires extremely careful management. The process of counting carbs, monitoring blood sugar, and injecting insulin throughout the day can be complex…
Curriculum Associates Names 31 Exemplar Teachers to Its 2023 Class of Extraordinary Educators™
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—Curriculum Associates recently named its 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar ... Read more
South Carolina’s State Board of Education Approves High School Biology Course From Discovery Education for Statewide Use
CHARLOTTE, NC —Following a comprehensive evaluation, the South Carolina State Board of Education has approved the South Carolina-aligned High School ... Read more
New year with new edtech solutions
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023; new school year shows continued signs of academic rebounding; and…
Risk assessments are awful, but necessary
Between 2021 and 2022, 56 percent of K-12 education organizations were hit by ransomware, a nearly 25 percent increase from the previous year. That’s a staggering number, and…
VHS Learning Students Achieve Course Pass Rate of 91%
Boston – While many schools and families worry about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning, students who ... Read more
National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Patricia Smith of St Charles Parish Public Schools the 2022 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award Recipient
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Patricia Smith, director of federal programs for St. ... Read more
5 ways tech helps create calmer learning environments
When I started as a school counselor more than 15 years ago, technology in the classroom looked much different than it does today. Only a handful of students…
I’m a first-year teacher. How do I become successful in the classroom?
This is my first year as a teacher and I’m teaching sixth grade, so both my students and I are new to the school. I’m wondering if you…
37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023
As we close the door on 2022, we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for education. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by…
Most high school grads feel their skills aren’t up to par
Most high school graduates (75 percent) do not feel prepared to make college or career decisions after graduation, according to a survey from YouScience, a college and career…
