Bluum Names Dan Groskreutz as CFO
PHOENIX — Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, this week named Dan Groskreutz its new chief financial officer (CFO). ... Read more
Month: December 2023
5 major education trends in 2023
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…
Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness
Ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc on the education sector, hitting 80 percent of lower education providers and 79 percent of higher education providers this year.
D2L and Unity Partner to Help Revolutionize Education with Immersive Real-Time 3D
D2L, a global learning technology company, today announced a new partnership with Unity, the world’s leading platform for creating and ... Read more
How we can improve literacy through student engagement
In this episode of Innovations in Education, Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase student engagement…
The science of reading, beyond phonics
Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading.
Utah Nonprofit Awarded U.S. Department of Education EIR Grant for Youth Mental Health Program
SALT LAKE CITY – The Cook Center for Human Connection has been awarded a $3.99 million Education Innovation and Research ... Read more
Learning enters the metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience
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,…
Voters skeptical of college, more supportive of CTE
It’s more important for Colorado schools to prepare students for the workforce than to prepare them to attend college.
Poptential™ by Certell Offers Free Lessons on the Importance and History of Global Trade
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), growing inflation and tighter monetary policy in the United States ... Read more
What were the most-read stories of 2023?
It wasn’t all about AI in higher ed in 2023, but just about! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and Kevin Hogan go…
Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?
A recently released white paper “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education,” delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing different methodologies and cutting-edge technologies…
Controversy on whether growth mindset works will strengthen the theory
Over the last couple of decades, education research has, thankfully, moved to embracing randomized control trial (RCT) when possible. Yet even if it gets to an RCT, education…
TouchMath Executives Recognized in 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students ... Read more
How did edtech impact learning in 2023?
As we closed the door on 2022, we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for education. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by…
Big Deals: Making AI Safe; New STEM Platforms; How To Fix Learning Loss
El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD), in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance, is proud to announce the establishment of a ... Read more
ESSER Funds help bring ClassVR to Schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools District
Chicago — Several schools in the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district have signed on to bring the immersive power ... Read more
When embracing the ‘science of reading,’ we can’t leave out older students
The day before my first day of teaching middle school in 2018, I decorated my Brooklyn public school classroom with quotes from famous people reflecting on the importance…
Prioritizing student safety with enhanced first responder and cellular communication coverage
In an emergency, when timely and effective communications are vital, first responders may have trouble connecting via their smartphones, hand-held radios, or other devices.
Bluepoint Wind Awards $10,000 in Grants to New Jersey Teachers for Renewable Energy STEM Kits
Newark, NJ – Offshore wind company Bluepoint Wind is announcing today the winners of grants to further STEM education for ... Read more
Can 4 equal 5? The impact of 4-day school weeks
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.
What a 4-day school week might mean for your district
West of the Mississippi, a new approach to seat time is catching on. Roughly 1,000 different schools have transitioned to a four-day school week, which amounts to a…
Have digital portfolios come of age?
It’s one of the longest-running promises of edtech: Have students provide proof of work online. Get better assessment results. Provide ... Read more
Ulster BOCES Earns Prestigious ‘Deeper Learning Designation’ from Deeper Learning Global
NEW PALTZ, NY – Ulster BOCES is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious Deeper Learning ... Read more
Abbott Elementary and a push for Black educator representation
Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down…
Beyond simple search: The benefits of topic browsing in library databases
Library databases, packed with rich and reliable content, are more than simply resources for students to reference when a research paper is due. They are also valuable teaching…
Frontline Education Announces Chris Tonas as Chief Technology Officer
Malvern, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced ... Read more
I’m a first-year teacher. How can I find success 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…
What’s next for literacy learning?
As educators and parents learn more about the science of reading, two recent polls reveal the alignment and the differences between their perspectives. A survey of parents and…
BenQ Boards Create Affordable, Future-Ready Learning Pathway for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Paso Robles ... Read more
5 top education innovation trends 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?”
Sensory spaces may help support all students
Since COVID, many schools across the country have been investing ESSER funds into sensory spaces. The availability of this funding, along with the complex trauma issues brought on…
MathWorks and Discovery Museum Renew Long-running Partnership to Bring Hands-on STEM to PreK-8 Classrooms
Acton, MA – Discovery Museum and Natick-based MathWorks announced today their continued partnership to bring the Museum’s Traveling Science Workshops ... Read more
In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading
Driven in part by Mississippi’s success in improving student literacy scores, educators across the country have been discussing the science of reading and working to align their materials…
The power of AI in education: Enhancing instructional coaching for student success
Last fall, ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, became the subject of widespread discussion, from lighthearted memes about robots taking over to genuine confusion about the capabilities and implications…
How To Engage Today’s Students in Civics
Chris Sinacola, co-editor of Restoring the City on a Hill, on ways that states and local school districts can foster understanding of and curiosity about our nation's history.
STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills
First came headlines about AI-driven cheating. Next emerged a flood of time-saving tools for teachers. Attend any education event today, and one phrase will echo in the halls: artificial…
How to work for equity of access in classrooms
Ensuring equity of access in the K-12 classroom is crucial for providing all students with a fair and inclusive education. Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities.
GoldieBlox and Discovery Education Partner to Bring Chemistry to High School Classrooms Nationwide with New Immersive Learning Experience on Roblox
Charlotte, NC – GoldieBlox and Discovery Education today announced a new education initiative – Maker High. Maker High offers an ... Read more
The secret to good teaching? Teamwork
No one can be all things to all students, yet all students need love and a reason to show up. This requires a team capable of providing academic…
