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COVID in Schools

Did the pandemic reopen gender-based math gaps?

June 2, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
Educators should ensure pandemic learning recovery efforts don’t inadvertently reinforce old math gaps--or allow new ones to take hold.
STEM gaps in achievement between boys and girls that took more than a decade to close were reopened in just four years, according to a new study from…
Newsline

Otus Launches AI Advisory Board to Bring Voices of K-12 Leaders to the Forefront of Innovation

May 14, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment,  data, and insights solution, today announced the formation of the ... Read more
Classroom Management

Beyond grades: Helping families support students academically

May 14, 2025 by Jacob Bruno, NWEA
Families can help students recover academically if they understand how their child is doing and how they can support academic success.
Five years ago, the COVID-19 virus was declared a pandemic, and we quickly retreated into our homes, shuttered schools, and socially isolated. The lasting effects of this isolation…
Literacy

Lights, camera, literacy: Student-created book reviews inspire a global reading culture

May 12, 2025 by Nesren El-Baz, ESL Educator
Video book reviews give students the opportunity to express themselves in meaningful ways--and increase engagement in reading.
When students become literacy influencers, reading transforms from a classroom task into a global conversation. Recent studies show that reading for pleasure among teens is at an all-time…
Newsline

Otus Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year

May 1, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
CHICAGO, IL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, a leading provider of K-12 student data and assessment solutions, has been awarded a ... Read more
Digital Learning Tools

Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation

April 10, 2025 by Jessica Campos, M. Ed, Mesquite Independent School District
Digital tools help educators move beyond one-size-fits-all tests to assessments that capture student growth in meaningful ways.
In today’s evolving educational landscape, effective student assessment goes beyond multiple-choice tests and letter grades. According to a recent study, over 60 percent of educators believe traditional assessments…
District Management

NAEP scores show disheartening trends for the lowest-performing students

February 24, 2025February 6, 2025 by Kalyn Belsha and Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat
The pandemic had a lasting impact on students, but the gap between high- and low-NAEP performers appears to have started about a decade ago.
Most American students are still performing below their pre-pandemic counterparts in reading and math, while the yawning gap between high-achieving and low-performing students got even wider, data from…
STEM & STEAM Trends

Using free resources to connect the environment to education

February 26, 2025February 6, 2025 by Merek Chang, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Drawing connections between classroom topics and industries through project-based learning better prepares students to think critically.
As a National Board-Certified Teacher, I love incorporating media literacy, environmental literacy, and civic engagement into my teaching. I want my students to think critically about how things…
Newsline

Newsela Acquires Generation Genius to Enhance Real-World Connections in Science and Math

February 5, 2025 by ESchool News Staff
NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that ... Read more
Digital Learning Tools

Digital testing, AI, and personalized learning in 2025

January 10, 2025 by Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA, Prep Expert
The digital future of education will be more flexible, inclusive, and tailored to prepare students for lifelong success.
2024 has been a transformative year within education. From the rise of technology use within education to the adaptation of free tuition programs at schools like MIT, the…
Classroom Learning

21 priorities for student success and learning in 2025

January 3, 2025 by Laura Ascione
K-12 student success plays a pivotal role in equity, innovation, and the future of the global economy--here's what experts have to say.
Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.
Newsline

SchoolStatus Named to 2025 GSV 150 List of Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning

December 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Ridgeland, Mississippi —  SchoolStatus, a leader in K-12 attendance, communications, and data analytics, today announced they have been included in the  ... Read more
Newsline

Otus Announces Partnership with FIRST Educational Resources to Strengthen K-12 Support and Insights Nationwide

December 3, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
CHICAGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, announced today a partnership with FIRST Educational ... Read more
Newsline

Virginia Department of Education Approves the IXL Diagnostic as an Alternative Assessment to the Virginia Growth Assessments

December 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif./PRNewswire/ —  IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, announced that the Virginia Department of ... Read more
Newsline

Otus and Discovery Education Forge New Strategic Partnership to Maximize Student Achievement Nationwide

November 14, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC — Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, and Discovery Education, the global ... Read more
Newsline

HMH Launches Performance Suite: A Unified Solution for Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Development

November 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
BOSTON – Adaptive learning company  HMH today announced  HMH Performance Suite–a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum ... Read more
District Management

Helping K-12 leaders use data more effectively and confidently

October 29, 2024 by Tatiana Ciccarelli, NWEA
Data use can be an obstacle that even the most skilled K-12 leaders struggle with--for many, it can feel like too much.
Data is an essential aspect of a school’s culture. At the leadership level, data can be used to identify trends, validate conjectures, monitor progress and check the efficacy…
STEM & STEAM Trends

Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder

October 3, 2024 by NWEA Staff
The first large-scale, in-depth analysis shows uneven post-pandemic recovery in science achievement across the elementary and middle grades.
When it comes to post-pandemic academic recovery, much discussion centers on math and reading--but science learning losses are lingering, with some groups disproportionately impacted.
Newsline

Proximity Learning Partners With LinkIt! To Empower Certified Virtual Teachers With Advanced Assessment Solutions

September 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
AUSTIN, Texas–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Proximity Learning Inc., the pioneering provider of synchronous virtual instruction for K-12 education, announced today its partnership ... Read more
AI in Education

How AI can transform lesson planning and assessment

August 14, 2024August 12, 2024 by Meenu Sethi
With the right approach to AI, teachers can make unparalleled strides in personalization, and accessibility in lesson plans and assessment.
Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by.  Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have…
Newsline

Really Great Reading® and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd) Partner to Bring Comprehensive Oral Language Solutions to the US Market

August 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Washington DC – Really Great Reading®, a leader in foundational reading instruction, and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a University of ... Read more
COVID in Schools

The pandemic’s lasting impact on young learners

July 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Longitudinal data show post-pandemic recovery is occurring at an uneven pace for different student populations and different learners.
Young students require more learning support to remain on pace with historical academic growth trends, according to new research from Curriculum Associates, which unveils national data on the…
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Online and Hybrid Learning Strategies: eSN Innovation Roundtable

July 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione
District edtech leaders discuss approaches to online and hybrid learning pre- and post-pandemic--and what the future holds.
We can't discuss online and hybrid learning without acknowledging the role the COVID-19 pandemic played in forcing districts to move fully online for virtual instruction, later paving the…
Curriculum & Assessment

6 tips to select the right assessments for your district

July 19, 2024 by Laura Ascione
The right assessments and tools can help educators and district leaders accurately measure students' academic progress.
Ensuring student achievement is on track is critical, particularly as post-pandemic academic progress still remains slower for some student groups.
Newsline

Fort Worth Independent School District Selects Metrasens as Weapons Detection Solution for Graduations and Extracurricular Events

June 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
NAPERVILLE, Illinois, (PRNewswire-PRWeb) – Metrasens, a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its ... Read more
Live @ ISTE 2024

BrainPop at 25—New CPO Jay Chakrapani discusses the past, present, and plans for the future.

June 24, 2024June 21, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
Tim and Moby are getting up there. But according to Brainpop Chief Product Officer Jay Chakrapani, they aren’t slowing down. ... Read more

ViewSonic ClassSwift Software: Gain Insight to Student Learning & Progress

August 15, 2024June 21, 2024 by Jeff Festa
ViewSonic ClassSwift™ software helps teachers create instructional next steps, reduce prep time, and maximize learning. With real-time interactive tools such ... Read more
Newsline

Discovery Education to Integrate Responsible AI Assessment Tool into Award-Winning Discovery Education Experience

June 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced plans to integrate a new, responsible, AI-powered assessment tool—Assessment Generator ... Read more
Live @ ISTE 2024

Look who’s talking—Auditi Chakravarty on Evidence-Based EdTech Innovations

June 20, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
Discussing R&D strategies for new learning techniques may be esoteric—at least for me—but it’s also essential. Auditi Chakravarty, CEO of ... Read more
AI in Education

Balancing Bloom, assessment, and AI

May 27, 2024 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.
As AI becomes more embedded in learning, assessments can occur in diverse contexts and students develop practical skills.
Early this school year, faculty had a conversation about student teachers pulling all-nighters in order to complete their lesson plans. Most of the faculty commiserated their own experiences…
Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Personalized learning has emerged as a pivotal strategy in educators’ quests to meet students where they are and boost engagement. Still, equitable access to technology, the right PD,…
College and Career Readiness

New guidance helps ID students ready for Algebra I

May 14, 2024 by Laura Ascione
New guidance around Algebra 1 stresses the importance of a universally administered indicator of readiness as a starting place.
NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, has announced new guidance for schools to support them in more equitably identifying students who may be ready for Algebra 1.
CoSN Corner

CoSN IT Leader Spotlight: Lisa Higgins

April 26, 2024April 25, 2024 by ESchool Media Contributors
These IT Leader spotlights highlight how innovative edtech and IT leaders are influencing teaching and learning across the nation.
In partnership with CoSN, eSchool News is highlighting the innovative and dedicated work of IT leaders in school districts across the country.
Newsline

EPS Learning Programs Selected by Virginia Board of Education as Recommended Literacy Solutions

April 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
BETHESDA, Md./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ —  EPS Learning, the leading provider of PreK-12 literacy solutions, announced that four of its programs have been ... Read more
District Management

How a district’s focus on data is advancing student growth

April 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Data use and exceptional instruction are two critical factors in advancing student growth and achievement.
How can district leaders and educators support student growth and effectively use data, in real time, to truly inform instruction and ensure high achievement?
Emergency Planning & Response

Case management solutions are redefining school safety, threat assessment

March 25, 2024 by Gordon Lucas, Versaterm
Case management systems help school safety leaders--manual threat assessment program management can be challenging.
Students continue to face a variety of challenges in and outside of school--especially at the K-12 level. Pressures can range from high expectations to achieve or bullying, to…

Choosing the Right Assessments for Your District

August 14, 2024March 13, 2024 by Jeff Festa
6 Key Questions to Ask With the right assessment tools, K–12 educators can accurately measure students’ progress toward learning goals. ... Read more
Innovation Insights

Big Deals: Edtech industry news from HMH, Pearson, and Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS)

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
Learning technology company HMH announced it has acquired award-winning software company Writable, building on a longstanding partnership between the organizations ... Read more
Newsline

CASE Once Again Endorses Classworks® Special Education Platform

February 29, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) has re-endorsed Classworks® for an additional three years. The CASE Executive Committee ... Read more
Newsline

SpringMath by Sourcewell Receives Highest Possible Ratings from National Center on Intensive Intervention

February 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Staples, Minn. — SpringMath, an award winning, complete MTSS solution for math, recently received the highest possible rating for fall ... Read more
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