#CoSN2024 Conversation – Tom Ryan Co-Founder K-12 Strategic Technology Advisor Group (NM)
Tom Ryan wins CoSN’s Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition that has only been bestowed seven times in CoSN history.
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3 key strategies for district leaders to build a resilient educator workforce
Research shows that “when it comes to student performance on reading and math tests, teachers are estimated to have two to three times the effect of any other school…
How a district’s focus on data is advancing student growth
How can district leaders and educators support student growth and effectively use data, in real time, to truly inform instruction and ensure high achievement?
What are the Positive Effects of Classroom Management?
Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning.
How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism
The National Center for Education Statistics released its findings from the school survey on crime and safety: 2021-2022 and reported that bullying occurs at least once a week…
LAUSD launches revolutionary AI tool
The Los Angeles Unified School District has launched an innovative AI-fueled learning acceleration platform named Ed, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to support the district's 540,000 students.
Long Island, NY School District Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis With Opening of New Wellness Center
Baldwin, NY – Youth mental health is a crisis nationwide. Many are struggling to manage the stress and complications of ... Read more
Missouri Makes the Most of Student Data
Last week, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with SAS, launched the Missouri Data Visualization ... Read more
Maximize the Value of Remaining ESSER Funding
With billions of dollars in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding that must be spent soon, school systems ... Read more
How district communications platforms bridge communities
In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment.
How to Maximize the Value of Remaining ESSER Funding
With billions of dollars in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding that must be spent soon, school systems ... Read more
Phenix City Schools’ Beta Club Members Excel at State Convention, Advancing to Nationals
Phenix City, Ala.— Phenix City Schools have marked a significant achievement at the Alabama State JR/SR Beta Convention, with students ... Read more
CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years. The CASE Executive Committee ... Read more
San Jose Students In Ignite Reading’s Tutoring Program Nearly Triple Reading Growth In Two Months
SAN JOSE – Since the launch of Ignite Reading’s partnership with Alpha: José Hernández School in November, the organization announced ... Read more
VHS Learning Students Continue to Excel Academically with 91% Pass Rate
Boston – Although reports reveal that U.S. students’ general academic performance still trails behind pre-pandemic rates, students taking VHS Learning’s high-quality, teacher-led online ... Read more
Student engagement requires more than edtech tools
Student engagement is critical to academic achievement, but it can often be a struggle to engage students in meaningful and relevant ways.
Making the Link Between Handwriting and the Science of Reading
It’s now clear handwriting plays a critical role in literacy and is making a comeback in curriculum after a long ... Read more
Edtech tools to beat our state of emergency in reading and math achievement
Back in early 2020, educators and students nationwide were living in a fast-paced world full of choices, adjustments, and constant changes. But in March of that year, everything…
IXL Math Meets Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Tier 1 Requirements in Randomized Control Trial Conducted by Johns Hopkins University
BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings ... Read more
VHS Learning Earns MSA-CESS Reaccreditation
Boston – VHS Learning has once again received accreditation from the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), ... Read more
4 simple ways to put the science of reading into practice
In districts across the country, educators are continuing to support students with post-pandemic learning recovery. Many students are still reading below the level appropriate for their grade.
Fall River Announces Partnership With Ignite Reading’s Virtual, One-To-One Tutoring Program That’s Doubled Reading Growth For Students Nationwide
FALL RIVER – Fall River Public Schools announced an innovative new partnership with Ignite Reading to deliver virtual, one-to-one literacy ... Read more
Standardized tests are pests—here’s why
While the primary goal of standardized testing is to measure student achievement and set benchmarks for educational standards, it carries unintended consequences.
U.S. Education Secretary Appoints Baldwin Schools Superintendent to Board Overseeing the Nation’s Report Card
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today appointed Baldwin Union Free School District Superintendent Shari Camhi to serve on the National Assessment Governing ... Read more
Expanding ‘through-year’ assessments to boost student achievement
The Montana Office of Public Instruction is focusing on using assessments throughout the school year to give teachers the data they need--as early as possible--to positively impact student…
SchooLinks Honored on Inc.’s 2023 Power Partner Awards List for its Remarkable Growth and Innovative College and Career Readiness Solutions
Austin, TX, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the leading college and career readiness platform, is thrilled to announce its recognition as ... Read more
Central High School Robotics Team Excels at “Bots at the Fair” Tournament
Phenix City, Ala.— Phenix City Schools is proud to announce the exceptional success of our robotics teams at the recent ... Read more
How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction
Prior to the pandemic, reading achievement had been showing little to no growth. Scores have continued to decline, in part because of pandemic-related learning interruptions.
And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…
The K-12 Hero Awards Program recognizes the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.
5 tech tools for kinesthetic learners
Educators often share a useful mantra: “The mind can only absorb what the bottom can endure.” This is a great phrase to remember as districts, schools, and educators…
Personalized Learning: A Critical Role for Tutoring Now & For the Future
Personalized learning that relies only on adaptive assessments and differentiated lessons are just one part of the solution to boost ... Read more
Six Key Benefits of Modernizing K-12 Business Processes
With billions of dollars in ESSER funding that must be spent before September 30, 2024, school districts have a unique ... Read more
Technology is key to educating the next generation
After Covid-era shutdowns and rocky transitions to virtual education, we’re facing a crisis in education. The past three years erased decades of improvements in math and reading literacy…
Savvas Announces New Math and Reading Solutions that Engage and Inspire Students While Giving Educators the Resources to Help All Learners Achieve
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage ... Read more
Unfinished learning concerns still plague educators
Concerns over unfinished learning continue to occupy educators' and parents' minds. For educators, teacher shortages and burnout are the only issues that loom larger than unfinished learning and…
The intersection of the science of reading and edtech
As the single most-discussed topic in education at this moment, the science of reading has been a focus of intense interest in state legislatures nationwide. Specifically, as of…
Intervene K-12 Named on Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
HOUSTON — Intervene K-12, a Houston-based online tutoring platform, announced that it has been named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 ... Read more
Navigate360’s Suite360 Social-Emotional Learning Solution Satisfies Tier IV ESSA Requirements
RICHFIELD, Ohio /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, proudly announces the official validation ... Read more
Progress toward academic recovery stalled in 2022-23
While students grew academically in the 2022-23 school year, achievement gains fell short of pre-pandemic trends in most grades, with the exception of the youngest students who bucked…
IXL and Fayette County Public Schools Partner to Boost Academic Achievement and Personalize Learning for All Students
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, has announced a new partnership ... Read more