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)
- Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable - May 22, 2024
- 3 top priorities for K-12 administrators - May 21, 2024
- 5 news literacy resources for students - May 20, 2024
Toshiba unveils 2-in-1 detachable PC
Toshiba’s Business Solutions Division (BSD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., recently announced the Portege Z20t, a versatile ... Read more
MindLaunch debuts “Intelligent Educator Match”
An online education company is using a system that matches students to the online educator who best suits their learning needs. MindLaunch, which uses interactive video teaching by…
How can the U.S. change math education?
Changing the way math content is presented to students and ensuring teachers feel empowered in their math instruction are two important steps to elevating math education in the…
Obama seeks laws on student privacy, data hacking
A White House official said President Obama on Jan. 12 will announce a measure aimed at preventing companies from selling student data to third parties and from using…
Lack of home internet access hinders students with school-provided iPads
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Discovery Ed launches Math Techbook
Digital content and PD provider Discovery Education officially unveiled its Math Techbook, a digital textbook designed to promote lasting student proficiency. Math Techbook, the latest addition to the…
4 grants for innovation, libraries, and active learning
School funding is a challenge even in the post prosperous of times, especially when it comes to ed tech–technology is always changing, and maintaining or upgrading initiatives, tools,…
Digital learning in Singapore: CoSN leads K-12 delegation
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is leading a senior-level delegation to Singapore from January 9-17 for a strategic discussion on technology in schools. Educators will meet with…
Henry Ford Foundation Teacher Innovator Awards
Do you know a teacher who has inspired others to challenge the limits of what’s possible? Who encourages others to create bold ... Read more
ALA Collaborative School Library Award
The Collaborative School Library Award recognizes and encourages collaboration and partnerships between school librarians and teachers in meeting goals outlined ... Read more
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Mini-Grants
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation created Mini-Grants: awards of up to $500 given to public schools and public libraries for ... Read more
Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant
Steelcase Education announced a new grant program to provide active learning spaces to schools across North America. The Active Learning ... Read more
itslearning launches new mobile app
In order to help students be better prepared for learning and improve teacher-student communication, itslearning has created a mobile app for iPhones and Android phones. Available for free…
App of the Week: On-demand science definitions
This app helps users look up and define science terms and notable names in science.
