How to deal with the STEM situation
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: What is computer science education lacking?; Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool; and STEM…
Month: February 2023
How administrators can keep funding in their district
One challenge school administrators face is how to keep funding in their districts, especially as enrollment in public schools continues to decline. As public school funding is often…
Paper™ acquires MajorClarity to Create a Comprehensive Career & College Readiness Platform
MONTREAL – Paper™, the leading Educational Support System (ESS), today announced that it has acquired MajorClarity, a best-in-class Career & ... Read more
Buchanan County Schools See 380% Improvement in Reading with Carnegie Learning
Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students ... Read more
3 ways telepractice helps combat burnout in special education
Burnout is one of the leading causes of workforce shortages in U.S. schools and its impact is being felt by students who need consistent, quality educators the most.…
Ransomware attacks show continued rise in K-12 schools
More parents report experiencing ransomware attacks on their children's schools, according to new data from Kaspersky. This year, 14 percent of American parents experienced ransomware attacks on their…
News from Discovery Education: Virginia’s Rivermont Schools Selects Discovery Education to Support Science Education Statewide
CHARLOTTE, NC— Virginia’s Rivermont Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education, the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform ... Read more
Introducing YouScience® Brightpath: A New Platform That Enables the Convergence of Education-to-Career to Better Prepare Students for Success in School and Life
AMERICAN FORK, Utah /PRNewswire/ — YouScience®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, ... Read more
Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool
Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today's most valued and essential things, from smartphones…
Balancing high expectations with relationship building to boost engagement
Teachers are constantly challenged with improving student engagement, something they know directly impacts student learning outcomes. A USC Rossier School of Education Center EDGE survey this year queried…
New Nationwide Data Shows Significant Increase in Alerts on Self-Harm, Harm to Others and the Presence of Weapons on K–12 Campuses
RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 student wellness and physical safety solutions, announces significant increases in alerts ... Read more
What is computer science education lacking?
The evolving needs of the IT workforce are constantly discussed--even people who are far from it understand the constantly growing needs for computer science. And yet, U.S. high…
How administrators can support teachers with chronic health needs
There are a lot of stressors that are one teacher in today’s world, and to have to deal with physical, mental, and/or emotional issues only stands to make…
Alliance for Decision Education Unveils First K-12 Learning Standards for Decision Education
PHILADELPHIA — The Alliance for Decision Education, a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to have decision-making skills taught in ... Read more
Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults
ARLINGTON, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Workforce solutions provider Ancora has developed a new relationship with McGraw Hill to launch Ancora High School. ... Read more
How to stave off teacher burnout with PD
Survey after survey confirms teachers feel stressed and burned out. Nearly 75 percent of teachers experience frequent job-related stress, compared to just a third of working adults. More…
Why design thinking is important in early childhood education
In early childhood education, most parents are aware of the importance of teaching key academic skills such as early literacy and mathematics skills. Recent research also suggests that…
What is the state of play in edtech?
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery; education must keep pace with evolving ransomware;…
How a major MD district boosted middle math achievement
Improving math achievement has long been a sticking point for U.S. schools, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic's negative impact on learning. Now, one Maryland school district is seeing…
DreamBox Learning® Expands into PreK-2 Reading with Launch of Reading Park
BELLEVUE, Wash. — In response to nationwide declines in student reading scores, today DreamBox Learning, Inc.® (“DreamBox”), the only provider of solutions ... Read more
Leading American Educator And Journalist, Esther Wojcicki, Joins Award-Winning Edtech Startup Pressto Ai
New York, NY — EdTech startup Pressto AI is thrilled to announce that Esther Wojcicki will be joining the leadership ... Read more
Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer K-12 Teachers and Families Nationwide Digital Resources to Engage Students in Engineers Week
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners present teachers and families nationwide a curated collection of engaging, ... Read more
Digital Tools Key to Financial Literacy,According to Study by Certell and Project Tomorrow
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The vast majority of high school students are not financially literate but respond well to economics and ... Read more
8 education trends bringing disruption in 2023
The pandemic made it clear that education must innovate and evolve to meet the diverse needs of students. Sora Schools, an online, project-based middle school and high school,…
Engaging Presidents’ Day videos for students
Though schools are closed on Presidents' Day, discussing topics related to the holiday is a great way to engage students in their learning, taking historical processes and events…
7 Mindsets Announces Key Additions to Executive Leadership Team Amidst Growth
ROSWELL, Ga. — 7 Mindsets, the leader in Pre-K-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the extension of its ... Read more
ASCD Unveils Witsby™, Its Next-Generation, Mobile OptimizedProfessional Learning Platform
Arlington, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASCD releases Witsby™, a new professional learning and credentialing platform featuring ASCD’s trusted research-based content. ... Read more
Millwood Public Schools receives $116,000 from Paycom, benefitting marching band, music program
OKLAHOMA CITY – Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:PAYC), a leading provider of HR software, gave $116,000 to the Millwood Enrichment Foundation ... Read more
5 math resources to boost student inquiry
Lloyd Alexander once said, “We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from the answer itself.” I love…
Education must keep pace with evolving ransomware
Despite the alarming rise of ransomware incidents in 2022, many education institutions still fail to address gaps in their protection protocols. A Sophos survey found that 64% of…
Finding the learning loss data needed to drive learning recovery
The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Report Card on learning loss was a sobering but not unexpected reckoning for how deeply and broadly the pandemic impacted student…
Professional learning could advance teaching, equitable learning
Research shows that professional learning has the potential to transform teaching and advance equitable learning and student success. Yet notable gaps in practice undercut its impact.
13 edtech developments at TCEA 2023
The 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition offered the opportunity for educators to connect in person and share insights and innovations around teaching and learning.
Using rewards to encourage positive behavior from your students–and teachers
When GEMS American Academy returned to in-person schooling after the COVID shutdowns, one of the first things our positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) team noticed was that…
Why student and teacher wellness comes first
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 strategies to support student well-being and SEL; Building culture and community takes more than a committee;…
Simplified K-12 cybersecurity streamlines student data access
Remember when moving from one end of a state to another often meant changing phone numbers because the new residence would be in a different area code? And,…
IGNITE! Reading Announces $10m Series A Financing To Meet Accelerating School Demand For Its Virtual 1:1 Literacy Tutoring Program
SAN FRANCISCO – Ignite! Reading, a rapidly growing provider of virtual tutoring services that enable K-12 schools to dramatically accelerate ... Read more
5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023
2022 marked a confusing year in the world of education innovation. As a friend and school leader said to me a few months ago, “Innovation is dead, right?”
5 Valentine’s Day videos for students
Valentine's Day breaks up the winter doldrums and gives students a chance to create heart-shaped crafts and share candy or gifts with classmates.
Students Go Behind the Scenes at the CMA Awards to Discover the Power of STEAM in a New Virtual Field Trip from Discovery Education and the Country Music Association
Charlotte, NC — The Country Music Association and Discovery Education today announced a new virtual experience from their Working In ... Read more
