Laura Ascione, Author at eSchool News

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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.

Common Core, BYOD, assessments among districts’ budget priorities

June 5, 2015January 22, 2015 by Laura Ascione

An annual report based on two large-scale surveys of education decision-makers reveals that school technology budgets are growing stronger, school leaders are seeking Common Core-aligned instructional materials, and…

Teaching Trends

Blackboard launches Charitable Giving Program

January 21, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Blackboard Inc. has launched its Charitable Giving Program, the company announced. This year, more than $200,000 will be provided to multiple organizations to help foster education technology programs…

STEM & STEAM

Education gets spotlight in SOTU

January 21, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

President Obama in his Jan. 20, 2015 State of the Union Address highlighted the need for high-speed broadband for all Americans, access to higher education opportunities, and the…

District Management

Top 5 education policy issues in 2015

January 20, 2015 by Laura Ascione

The Council of State Governments (CSG) recently issued a brief outlining what it considers to be the top five policy issues that will face education in 2015. In…

District Management

Duncan calls for NCLB repeal

January 19, 2015 by Laura Ascione

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on January 12 laid out a vision for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that continues a focus on the nation’s…

District Management

How principals are preparing for Common Core

January 16, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Principals are more optimistic than last year about changes in learning standards and technology taking place in their schools, according to the fourth annual Principals’ Assessment of Public…

Apps

Google launches Classroom app

January 15, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Google Classroom users have another way to access the tool with the Jan. 14 launch of the Classroom app for both Android and iOS. Teachers also have two…

IT Management

FCC urges tech industry to reinvent textbooks, teaching

January 15, 2015 by By Jason Shueh, Government Technology

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IT Management

Toshiba unveils 2-in-1 detachable PC

January 14, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Toshiba’s Business Solutions Division (BSD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., recently announced the Portege Z20t, a versatile ... Read more

Blended Learning

MindLaunch debuts “Intelligent Educator Match”

January 14, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

STEM & STEAM

How can the U.S. change math education?

January 13, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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…

District Management

Obama seeks laws on student privacy, data hacking

January 12, 2015 by By Julie Pace, Associated Press

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…

IT Management

NYC rescinds school cell phone ban

January 12, 2015 by By Matthew Chayes, Newsday

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IT Management

Lack of home internet access hinders students with school-provided iPads

January 12, 2015 by By Joan Garrett McClane and Tim Omarzu, Chattanooga Times Free Press

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IT Management

Discovery Ed launches Math Techbook

January 9, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

Teaching Trends

4 grants for innovation, libraries, and active learning

January 9, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

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,…

District Management

Digital learning in Singapore: CoSN leads K-12 delegation

January 8, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

Teaching Trends

Henry Ford Foundation Teacher Innovator Awards

January 8, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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

Teaching Trends

ALA Collaborative School Library Award

January 8, 2015 by Laura Ascione

The Collaborative School Library Award recognizes and encourages collaboration and partnerships between school librarians and teachers in meeting goals outlined ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Mini-Grants

January 8, 2015 by Laura Ascione

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation created Mini-Grants: awards of up to $500 given to public schools and public libraries for ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant

January 8, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Steelcase Education announced a new grant program to provide active learning spaces to schools across North America. The Active Learning ... Read more

Apps

itslearning launches new mobile app

January 8, 2015 by Laura Ascione

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…

IT Management

Minnesota schools hit glitches with online testing

January 8, 2015 by By Christopher Magan, Pioneer Press

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IT Management

School buses bring Wi-Fi to impoverished families

January 7, 2015 by By Nichole Dobo, The Hechinger Report

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Blended Learning

Law would protect students’ online privacy

January 6, 2015 by By Tina Forbes, The Telegraph

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App of the Week

App of the Week: On-demand science definitions

January 5, 2015 by Laura Ascione

This app helps users look up and define science terms and notable names in science.

STEM & STEAM

Traveling ‘Fab Lab’ Maker RV delivers tech tools

January 5, 2015 by By Kelsey O'Halloran, The Oregonian

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District Management

Top 10 of 2014, No. 1: Libraries, reinvented

January 2, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 1 on our list…

Featured on eSchool News

Top 10 of 2014, No. 2: Digital access and equity

January 1, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 2 on our list…

District Management

Top 10 of 2014, No. 3: The emergence of teacher leaders

December 31, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 3 on our list…

IT Management

Let’s talk tech: Yes, students need computers

December 31, 2014 by By Nan Austin, The Modesto Bee

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STEM & STEAM

Top 10 of 2014, No. 4: The Maker Movement

December 30, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 4 on our list…

STEM & STEAM

Competition essential to solving U.S. STEM gap

December 30, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Developing a rigorous vetting process for talented teachers and opening up school choice options are paramount to engaging students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to…

District Management

Top 10 of 2014, No. 5: Common Core and online assessments

December 29, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 5 on our list…

Curriculum

Wake County schools want to abolish state A-F grading system

December 29, 2014 by By T. Keung Hui, The News & Observer

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App of the Week

App of the Week: Doodle with math

December 29, 2014 by Laura Ascione

App name: Doodle Critter Math Shapes What is it? Interact and play with basic shapes such as ‘triangle, rectangle, square, pentagon, hexagon, and circle’! Various motivational activities will…

STEM & STEAM

Top 10 of 2014, No. 6: STEM

December 26, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 6 on our list…

Blended Learning

Top 10 of 2014, No. 7: Flipped learning and blended learning

April 2, 2015December 25, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed tech conversations. No. 7 on our…

STEM & STEAM

Top 10 of 2014, No. 8: Coding

December 24, 2014 by Laura Ascione

Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 8 on our list…

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