Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Latest posts by Laura Ascione (see all)
- Friday 5: Digital equity in schools - May 24, 2024
- 5 key recommendations for AI in education - May 23, 2024
- Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable - May 22, 2024
5 gorgeous apps to help you learn about space
STEM learning seems to be a national priority today, with calls for more computer science, engineering, and coding opportunities for students of all ages. In fact, using students'…
How can games support classroom practice?
A new study reveals that scoring systems and player progress dashboards are among common game traits that can help educators more effectively track student learning, but game design…
$5 million in grants to support blended learning program
To recognize outstanding blended learning models, Triumph Learning, producer of K-12 curriculum and interactive digital tools, has introduced a grant program to award up to $5 million to…
Compass Learning introduces new inquiry-based tool
Compass Learning is expanding its suite of online personalized inquiry- and project-based learning tools to include GoQuest. GoQuest is a differentiation and project-based learning tool that uses a…
More schools using technology to teach character skills
As schools are increasingly fitted with new technology, the classroom atmosphere is changing. Tablets are replacing textbooks, interactive whiteboards are ousting chalkboards and software discs are going the…
ABC-CLIO upgrades history instruction with multimedia content
ABC-CLIO Solutions, a digital curriculum resource for history and humanities, launches its World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras and World History: The Modern Era video modules at the…
106K free teacher-created digital textbooks hit the web
More than 100,000 teacher-created digital textbooks are now available online through the CK-12 Foundation's free STEM content and tools platform. The 106,000 digital texts, or FlexBooks, come from…
New tools emerge to support schools’ digital transition
School districts across the country are replacing print textbooks with free open educational resources (OER); however, many are finding it difficult to evaluate the quality and relevancy of…
Engineering game promotes problem solving, mechanical concepts
The education gaming landscape continues to take shape, and more teachers are looking to implement learning games that teach core subject areas. Backyard Engineers, a new game from…
Google hopes to boost AP computer science pass rates
As research reveals that minority students enroll in and pass high school and college STEM courses less often than their peers, efforts are emerging to encourage those student…
Don’t forget AV needs for Common Core assessments
School leaders are aware that Common Core assessments will come with some new requirements, and AV equipment needs should not be overlooked. Califone International LLC, a manufacturer of…
New partnership supports online learning for special education students
Across the country, schools and districts are leveraging digital learning to overcome staffing and resource challenges to improve outcomes and to address the many needs of their K-12…
Digital literacy courses gaining popularity
oday’s graduates need formal technology skills to be successful, whether pursuing higher education or entering the workforce after high school. Now available for district purchase and implementation, Project…
Massive growth predicted for e-books
A new survey of 475 educators indicates that schools and districts see their use of classroom materials transitioning substantially from paper books to digital books over the next…
CK-12 introduces free elementary math content
The CK-12 Foundation has launched its first free interactive math practice problems and videos for K1-5 grade levels. The new offering is fully aligned to Common Core and…
Student Privacy Pledge racks up signatures
The Student Privacy Pledge, a list of 12 commitments that school service providers have made to affirm K-12 student information is kept private and secure, has grown to…