Next Up NoVa Teaches the Next Generation of Creators with Blackmagic Design
Fremont, CA, USA – Rob Giampapa created Next Up NoVa, a nonprofit arts and athletics facility for the youth of Northern Virginia, ... Read more
eSchool Media staff cover education technology in all its aspects–from legislation and litigation, to best practices, to lessons learned and new products. First published in March of 1998 as a monthly print and digital newspaper, eSchool Media provides the news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully use technology and innovation to transform schools and colleges and achieve their educational goals.
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- National Survey of Substitute Teachers Across K-12 Districts Reveal Professional Development, Flexibility and Community Engagement as Most Important Factors to Job Satisfaction - May 21, 2026
- Despite concerns, Gen Z students are optimistic about AI - May 20, 2026
- In Illinois, charting a path for responsible AI use - May 14, 2026
U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills
U.S. eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for computational thinking, according to the results of an international study
Mathleaks Launches MathVizy in the U.S.: Transforming Math Education with AI
Minneapolis, MN – Mathleaks, a leader in educational innovation, is thrilled to announce the U.S. launch of MathVizy, a groundbreaking ... Read more
Over 2,600 Educational Institutions Including 32 State Departments of Education Purchased or Renewed Licenses for Lexia Aspire or Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Courses in 2024
BOSTON – In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire™ Professional ... Read more
NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024
ALACHUA, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — ... Read more
A free mental health navigator targets student well-being
A new no-cost tool aims to support school districts and educational decision-makers nationwide in their selection and implementation of digital resources to support student mental health.
Portland Public Schools Selects YouScience to Empower Students with Career-Ready Skills Through Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
AMERICAN FORK, Utah/PRNewswire/ — YouScience ®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and ... Read more
Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offer Jimmy Casas’ PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform
CHICAGO & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing, have partnered to bring the professional ... Read more
6 critical insights into teachers’ technology use
Teachers' classroom technology use continues to grow, according to a recent survey that reveals compelling data about teachers' experiences, challenges, and preferences regarding the use of technology in…
The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference® Returns to Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul, MN – The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is proud to announce The 36th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, ... Read more
Tutor Doctor Becomes First Global Tutoring Franchise to Partner with MindPrint Learning
TORONTO – Tutor Doctor, the leader in one-to-one private tutoring, announces its global partnership with the world-class brand MindPrint Learning. ... Read more
SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning
Ridgeland, Mississippi — SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 attendance, communications, and data analytics, today announced they have been included in the ... Read more
Frontline Education Announces Hope Needham as Chief People & Culture Officer
Wayne, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced ... Read more
Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades ... Read more
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school.
Lingokids Unveils Space Lessons in Partnership with NASA to Inspire Young Minds
LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the #1 learning app for kids, is excited to introduce its latest educational innovation: ... Read more
Versaterm Launches the Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal
MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s ... Read more
K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support
Reston, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a leader in online K–12 education for over 25 years, is proud to announce ... Read more
Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wish Program
BOSTON – Charlotte Brett, the librarian at Antrim Elementary School in New Hampshire is the winner of the grand prize ... Read more
Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course
In a nod to educators' desire to become more comfortable using AI in teaching and learning, Common Sense Media and OpenAI have launched "ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators."
Avantis Education Launches Eduverse+ for ClassVR
Chicago — Avantis Education, creator of ClassVR, announces a major enhancement to its virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution for ... Read more
Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds
Washington Depot, Connecticut – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum ... Read more
Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program
DERRY, N.H. – Intelitek and educational resource integrator Learning Labs, Inc., announced today that Benton County Schools in Camden, Tenn., has installed the ... Read more
Survey Reveals Critical Insight Into Teachers’ Technology Use and Challenges
CALGARY, AB – A recent survey conducted by SMART Technologies’ Lumio software revealed compelling data about teachers’ experiences, challenges, and preferences regarding the use of technology ... Read more
Alaskan School System Selects Discovery Education to Enhance Science Education
Charlotte, NC —Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) announced a new partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that will ... Read more
MMI Preparatory School Partners with Lackawanna College to Launch Pre-College Credit Program
SCRANTON, PA – MMI Preparatory School, located in Freeland near Hazleton, has approved a pre-college agreement with Lackawanna College, enabling ... Read more
Otus Announces Partnership with FIRST Educational Resources to Strengthen K-12 Support and Insights Nationwide
CHICAGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, announced today a partnership with FIRST Educational ... Read more
Better pay, benefits can boost teacher retention
Larger pay increases and better benefits could help keep K-12 teachers in the teacher workforce, finds a new, nationally representative RAND survey.
Virginia Department of Education Approves the IXL Diagnostic as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments
SAN MATEO, Calif./PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of ... Read more
Flywire and Blackbaud Partner to Streamline Tuition Payment Experience for International K-12 Students in the U.S.
BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, has announced ... Read more
Boys Town Announces Patent Pending on AI Enhanced Training System & Assistive Mixed Reality Technology
Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in ... Read more
Stride, Inc. Named 2024 Company of the Year by BIG Awards for Business
RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc., one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a ... Read more
Schools and Districts Nationwide Partner with TinkRworks to Engage Students in STEAM Project-Based Learning
ELMHURST, Ill. — As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing ... Read more
BusPatrol Recognized Among Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Lorton VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BusPatrol, the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm safety solution, announced its recognition on the ... Read more
Illustration, Comic & Animation App Clip Studio Paint Named Best for Large Screens by Google Play
Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app developed and distributed by Celsys, has been named the Best ... Read more
Savvas Learning Company Extends Collaboration with Cognizant, Leader in Driving Enterprise Transformation
TEANECK, N.J. / PRNewswire/ — Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) announced today the continuation of its relationship with Savvas Learning Company with the aim ... Read more
AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning Rural District Grant Winner Announced
North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win ... Read more
Otus and Discovery Education Forge New Strategic Partnership to Maximize Student Achievement Nationwide
Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, the global ... Read more
The decoding threshold is a key barrier to reading proficiency in older K-12 students
Despite expectations that students master basic reading skills by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into upper elementary school and beyond.
VHS Learning Among 136 Organizations Committed to Advancing Computer Science Education through CSforALL
Boston – At the eighth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning has once again made a CSforALL national commitment to advance computer ... Read more