Insights from LanSchool’s 2021 Distance Learning in Review
The sudden shift to distance learning in the spring of 2020 brought about distinct challenges and quickly changed the education ... Read more
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Understand the Impact of Your EdTech Investments
Districts make significant investments in hardware and software; however, not all investments yield a strong return on student learning. Education ... Read more
Nebraska public school districts begin unified effort to prioritize principal leadership, launch Tri-City ASCEND Academy
A collective commitment to principal leadership is underway in Central Nebraska, with a trio of school districts — Grand Island ... Read more
National Achievement Report Finds Varied Rates of Recovery from COVID-19 Impact
Based on the assessment data of 3.8 million students from all 50 states, Renaissance’s midyear How Kids Are Performing report ... Read more
Enhance K-12 Education with Innovative Digital Displays
Having made great strides with one-to-one, technology enhanced learning, K-12 schools look to new, collaborative solutions to broaden the learning ... Read more
North East Carolina Preparatory School distributes mobile hotspots to keep classrooms connected for remote learning
Distance learning is more than a logistical challenge. William J. (Joe) Etheridge, executive director of North East Carolina Preparatory School ... Read more
South Carolina Department of Education Selects DreamBox Learning® to Support COVID-19 Academic Recovery
DreamBox Learning®, the K-8 digital math company that pioneered Intelligent Adaptive Learning™ technology, announced today that the South Carolina Department ... Read more
5 assessment policy recommendations for the Biden administration
The incoming Biden administration and Congress should focus on innovation, flexibility and more relevance to teaching and learning when it comes to assessment policy, according to NWEA. Following…
12 multimedia learning tools for the classroom
Multimedia learning tools play an important role in classrooms in a number of ways--including, but not limited to, boosting creativity, encouraging student engagement, and helping students learn to…
321 Insight Offers Curated Collection of Videos to Support Parents
321 Insight, an organization empowering all school staff to meet the needs of today’s students, has curated a collection of ... Read more
Curriculum Associates Names 44 Teachers to the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators
Curriculum Associates has named 44 teachers to the 2021 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects ... Read more
321 Insight Offers Curated Collection of Videos to Support Parents
321 Insight, an organization empowering all school staff to meet the needs of today’s students, has curated a collection of ... Read more
EdisonLearning and FocalPointK12 Announce Partnership to Provide Comprehensive Learning and Analytics Solution for Grades 6-12
EdisonLearning and FocalPointK12 today announced a partnership to provide a complete solution for grades 6-12, delivering more than 170 middle and ... Read more
5.3 Million Star Assessments Show the True Impact of the COVID Slide
Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, has released How Kids Are Performing: Tracking the Impact of COVID-19 on Reading ... Read more
Rhode Island Department of Ed Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® an Approved Interim Assessment
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Diagnostic as an approved interim assessment for the ... Read more
Newark Board of Ed, Prudential Financial, and Discovery Education Launch Partnership Supporting Academic Achievement
The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) has joined forces with Prudential Financial, Schools That Can, and Discovery Education to create an innovative public-private partnership that ... Read more
Renaissance Answers: Has There Really Been an Impact from COVID on Student Performance?
Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, today announced the upcoming release of How Kids Are Performing: Tracking the Impact ... Read more
Texthelp Launches WriQ to Automate and Standardize Writing Assessment
Texthelp®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and ... Read more
Savvas Learning Company Launches Culturally Responsive Learning Initiative
Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, is proud to announce the launch of its Culturally ... Read more
LearnWell Names Ardena White as VP of District Mental Health Partnerships
Today, LearnWell, a leading mental health services company in K-12 education, announced that Ardena White has been named Vice President ... Read more
Columbus City Schools Adopts Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics
Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio has adopted Curriculum Associates’ Ready Classroom Mathematics to support students’ growth and achievement in ... Read more
New McGraw Hill Assessment Solution Helps Teachers Support Students Who Have Fallen Behind Following COVID-19 Disruptions
As teachers prepare for classes to resume this fall, McGraw Hill today announced the launch of McGraw Hill Rise, a ... Read more
eLumen Introduces Professional Services to Help Institutions of Higher Learning Lead Change and Improve Outcomes
Minneapolis, MN―eLumen, the all-in-one platform that helps institutions of higher learning and all individual stakeholders succeed on purpose, today announced ... Read more
Instant Access to Data Gives Schools New Power
The COVID-19 pandemic has school districts across the country reevaluating their approach to learning and engagement. Coupled with drastic funding ... Read more
Free Math Program for iOS and Android
In response to the demand for learning at home, Bedtime Math has taken their research-proven after-school math club activities and ... Read more
What makes a great principal?
Great principals lead effective schools. Under the leadership of a great principal, teachers thrive, students engage with core content and school administrative functions run smoothly. Conventional wisdom recognizes…
Class Size Matters: Understanding the Link Between Class Size and Student Achievement
The discussion about the importance of class size has been ongoing for decades. While some still argue that class size ... Read more
How the E-rate and grants can help fund your edtech plans
As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making…
eSchool News launches Digital & Mobile Learning Guide
We are excited to bring you the latest in the eSchool News Guides series. eSchool News Guides are full of ... Read more
Robotics isn’t scary! 4 benefits of working with robots
Robotics is attracting more student interest, and there's a reason--when students can make real-world connections between what they learn in the classroom and exciting careers, their engagement and…
How film and a flipped classroom lead to student success
According to research, in a typical classroom lecture students will generally retain only five percent of the material presented. Today’s teachers are looking to new methods of teaching…
Four Reasons to Choose Classroom Management in the Cloud — and Four Reasons to Self-Host
As a K-12 leader, you’re looking for ways to get the most out of your ed-tech investment. Classroom management software ... Read more
Student achievement: From anxiety to helping students feel like they belong, learn tips to improve your student achievement
Here are the most popular articles on student achievement over the past month! 1. 5 things to avoid saying to ... Read more
5 components of educational innovation
The industrial education model was massively successful at first, with high school graduation rates and student achievement increasing decade after decade. However, by the end of the 20th…
How we turned around our new teacher retention
Gaston County Schools, located in North Carolina, is the 10th-largest district in the state. We have a very diverse, economically challenged population in our school system, with roughly…
How Our High-Poverty School Reduced Suspensions By 97%
Student behavior can have a positive or negative impact on academic achievement. Even just one student who is misbehaving can affect how much and how well an entire…
Spotty internet access for rural students limits achievement
Technology and internet access for rural students in some parts of the U.S. is unreliable at best, and this limited access could adversely affect their learning. Rural students…
10 findings about K-12 digital learning
Digital learning itself is expanding in schools, but access to classroom and home technology still remains a major obstacle, according to a new study from Schoology. The State…
4 keys to supporting college and career readiness
Preparing students for college and a career is the mission of every public K-12 school system, and this work begins by establishing a strong foundation for success in…
The other gap that schools aren’t talking about—relationships
The NAEP scores released in April set off a flurry of headlines about the sobering state of achievement gaps across the nation. The general consensus? Despite pockets of…