3 key parts of this district’s student mental health support
The data is clear: Our students are in the midst of a mental health crisis. A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one…
Month: April 2023
A smarter way to think about college
This month, hundreds of thousands of graduating high school seniors are weighing their college options. For many, it's an intensely stressful time as they are rejected or waitlisted by…
Funding an assistive listening system in your school
Untreated hearing loss can have lasting effects on students’ academic achievement, social relationships, and self-esteem. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that even mild hearing loss…
Student mental health tops list of school safety concerns
Educators participating in a recent survey overwhelmingly believe that the Covid pandemic has increased student mental health needs--and in many instances, mental health issues are the biggest obstacle…
The Earth Prize 2023 Winners Announcement
On Monday, April 24th, The Earth Foundation held a fully virtual event, The Earth Prize 2023 Awards Ceremony, to announce ... Read more
How schools can respond to ChatGPT with inquiry-based learning
The rise of ChatGPT promises to bring simplicity to the more mundane tasks of human existence and has also revived with new fervor an enduring question of our…
Students know best when it comes to transforming education
Since formalized education was in its infancy, legislators, educational leaders, and governments worked together to develop models that make education more efficient and cost effective--but they often fell…
Latest Enhancements to Discovery Education Services Drive Deeper Student Engagement
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place—has announced a ... Read more
Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?
In the U.S., 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 percent. Why?
Poor math scores could be a result of student burnout
With math scores falling globally, top high school math students point to academic burnout as a key factor. Among their recommended solutions to boost math performance? Tackle the root…
KidWind and Toyota Join Forces to Bring Renewable Energy Education to West Virginia
Saint Paul, Minn. — The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, has joined forces with Toyota Motor ... Read more
4 resources to differentiate computer science instruction
Differentiating instruction is not a new approach to bridging the varying learning styles of students with different backgrounds and learning abilities.
6 ways to transform district communications with tech
When I joined our district in 2021, I was asked to review its overall communications and ensure that we were communicating effectively both with our families and with…
ISTE and Capstone Collaborate on Children’s Books Championing Digital Citizenship
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries and ... Read more
With greater access to devices, teachers are folding more tech into instruction
Before the pandemic, U.S. history teacher Travis Malekpour hesitated assigning his students work in the classroom that required a computer. He knew not every student had a laptop…
What is a predictive metaverse? The future of guided learning
The word ‘metaverse’ has certainly been used a lot recently, specifically within conversations around the advancement of technologies and the ever-changing landscape of how we work and live.
Ohio Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Dyslexia Screener for Grades K–3
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as an approved Comparable Assessment to ... Read more
7 best practices from educators and IT leaders
Educators frequently turn to their colleagues and peers for best practices, inspiration, and new approaches to stubborn problems. After all, who better to offer insight than others who…
Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: School leadership for emergencies
According to The Washington Post, more than 331,000 children at more than 350 schools have experienced gun violence during school hours since the Columbine High School massacre in…
Carnegie Learning Adds Multilingual Math and Literacy Tutors in Gadsden ISD
Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in K-12 education innovation, high-quality products and services, and AI, announced today that ... Read more
Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education
Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of ... Read more
New, Free Digital Experience Offers All Students Invaluable Career Readiness Opportunities
BOSTON, MA – Kids today do not feel adequately prepared to make informed, confident decisions about what they want to ... Read more
How a middle school teacher grew students’ math scores despite pandemic challenges
As a senior at Indianapolis’ Ben Davis High School, Jacob Gregory enrolled in an Exploratory Teaching program. He thought of it as an easy way to leave school…
How to use micro-coaching for teacher PD
The United States is experiencing a national education shortage of teachers leaving the profession in droves, coined “The Great Resignation” due to high anxiety, burnout, safety concerns, low…
Ripple Effects’ Complete Suite of PreK-12 Social Emotional Learning Programs Earns Finalist Honors in Prestigious EdTech Awards 2023
SEATTLE – Ripple Effects, a leader in digital social emotional learning and behavior and mental health supports, today announced that its ... Read more
5 things to know about ChatGPT in education
ChatGPT has commanded the world's attention in recent weeks, and it has educators and policymakers discussing its implications for education, academic honesty, accessibility, and more.
North Dakota to require computer science for all K-12 students
North Dakota has become the first state to require computer science and cybersecurity education for all K-12 students.
Brainly Announces Beta Access to New AI Features, Developed with OpenAI’s GPT-4 for Personalized Learning
NEW YORK – Brainly, the leading global learning platform for all school subjects and grades, announces its new AI functions ... Read more
4 ways to enhance critical thinking skills
Critical thinking is plainly in decline. Everywhere we look, people are uncritically consuming and spreading information that is distorted, misleading, ... Read more
5 essential STEM education reads
STEM education is a critical part of a comprehensive K-12 education--it helps students build and improve critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and it teaches students to be…
Renaissance’s All New Visual Identity Champions a Teacher-Led Ecosystem, Empowering Educators to “See Every Student”
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (PRWEB) — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces a rebrand and new visual identity reflecting the ... Read more
PowerSchool Partners with Scribbles Software to add More than 2,000 Colleges to the Naviance eDocs Network
Charlotte, North Carolina – Scribbles Software today announced a partnership with PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software ... Read more
Can technology help schools prevent AI-based cheating?
Since the public release of ChatGPT took the world by storm last fall, many educators have worried about students using the highly advanced, artificially intelligent chatbot for cheating…
How to support reluctant readers with literacy strategies
Literacy is the foundation upon which all learning is built. Without strong reading skills, students will struggle as they progress through their education. This need is non-negotiable and…
Codelicious Renames Itself Ellipsis Education to Reflect Curricula Beyond Coding
CARMEL, Ind. – Codelicious, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has changed its name to Ellipsis Education ... Read more
A 5-point plan for post-pandemic education
It seems hard to believe, but the pandemic in the U.S. actually started three years ago this month. With all the changes COVID-19 brought to schools, perhaps the…
Where will tomorrow’s personalized edtech go?
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.
New Mexico’s Middle College High School Selects Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives to Support Student Science Explorations
Charlotte, NC —New Mexico’s Middle College High School, a public charter school within Gallup-McKinley County Public School District, today announced ... Read more
10 ways to teach students for a changing world
The world is changing rapidly, with new technology being developed daily and jobs being replaced by automated machines and artificial intelligence (AI). These changes have brought about tremendous…
3 ways a cloud-based ERP helps schools innovate
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…