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Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

November 13, 2025November 10, 2025 by ESchool News Contributor

The annual global game design awards $20,000 in grand prizes for creative and impactful games that advance the UN Sustainable ... Read more

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PBLWorks Announces its 2025 Award Winners

July 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Novato, CA – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development and curriculum for high-quality ... Read more

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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

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FREE Online Professional Learning for Middle Grade STEM Educators

February 10, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Through October 2025, the Institute for the Study of Resilience in Youth ( ISRY) invites grade 6 to 8 STEM ... Read more

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MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea

January 24, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more

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Gale Receives Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the Fourth Consecutive Year

January 17, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is pleased to announce that it has received four platinum awards ... Read more

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Stride, Inc. Named 2024 Company of the Year by BIG Awards for Business

November 25, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc., one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a ... Read more

Literacy

The making of a literary award winner

November 25, 2024 by Britten Follett

Often, books that tell engaging and intriguing stories and present information in unique and impactful ways win literary awards.

The best of the best are ALA’s YMA-winning titles, announced every January and selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts.

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Illustration, Comic & Animation App Clip Studio Paint Named Best for Large Screens by Google Play

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app developed and distributed by Celsys, has been named the Best ... Read more

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Harvard Recognizes Innovators in Early Education

November 6, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Boston, MA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced ... Read more

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Selects Carlos Garcia for its Lifetime Achievement Award

October 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has named Carlos Garcia as the recipient of its ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

PAEMST honors teachers in communities like yours

October 2, 2024 by Content Provided by The National Science Foundation

The PAEMST is the top honor bestowed by the U.S. Government upon K-12 STEM teachers across the country--a milestone achievement.

As a school leader, you know better than anyone that teachers are the backbone of your school. Their commitment to serving the next generation and their dedication to…

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Avantis Education’s ClassVR Wins Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2024 Award

September 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Chicago — Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, was named a winner in the Educators Pick ... Read more

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Stride PD Reimagines Professional Development for Today’s Educators

July 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Stride Professional Development (PD), a division of Stride, Inc., draws on nearly 25 years of experience as a leader in ... Read more

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PBLWorks Announces its 2024 Award Winners

July 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Novato, CA – The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks), a national provider of professional development for high quality Project ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

This Year’s Big Winners

June 20, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

ISTE announced this week the winners of the 2024 Impact Award, Distinguished District Award, Making It Happen Award, and 20 ... Read more

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Savvas Learning Company CEO Bethlam Forsa Named Most Influential Thought Leader in EdTech

June 12, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that CEO Bethlam ... Read more

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QoreInsights Wins Most Innovative Solution at SIIA Innovation Showcase 2024

June 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced that it was recently named the “Most Innovative Start-Up” at the 2024 ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How PD Can Save Education—Really!

June 5, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

As challenging as the current k-12 education landscape looks, many emerging tools and strategies are constantly coming to market to ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Why the Creative Process is Key to Every Student’s Success

May 30, 2024May 28, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Among the edtech outfits honored as part of the 2024 CODiE Awards last week is an organization that doesn’t lead ... Read more

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Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored as the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards

May 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery ... Read more

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School Specialty Announces Winners of the 2024 Crystal Apple Awards Celebrating Inspirational Teachers

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

GREENVILLE, Wis. – School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments and supplies to the pre-K–12 education market, today announced ... Read more

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Winners Announced

April 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, North Carolina — North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their inaugural MicroGrant program where they selected three schools ... Read more

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AI-Enabled Personal Professional Learning MicroGrant Announced Targets Teachers and Coaches (K-6)

March 19, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced today the launch of a MicroGrant program where they will award three schools with free ... Read more

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Ed Tech Company SuperDville Awards Over $25,000 In Microgrants!

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK, NY – SuperDville is proud to announce the winners of it’s first SEL for Students who Learn Differently ... Read more

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MackinVIA Wins The Distinctive Platinum Award Its 8th Consecutive Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks

January 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Burnsville, MN – Mackin, a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to ... Read more

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Whitney Brothers® Live Edge Collection EarnsInterior Design Magazine 2023 Best of Year Honoree Award

January 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Keene, NH – Acclaimed Early Learning furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new Live Edge Collection of furniture for ... Read more

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TouchMath Executives Recognized in 2023 Excellence in Equity Awards

December 25, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TouchMath, a multisensory math program that makes learning crucial mathematical concepts accessible and clear for students ... Read more

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Bluepoint Wind Awards $10,000 in Grants to New Jersey Teachers for Renewable Energy STEM Kits

December 21, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Newark, NJ – Offshore wind company Bluepoint Wind is announcing today the winners of grants to further STEM education for ... Read more

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CASEL Announces 2023 Social and Emotional Learning Leaders of the Year (SELLY) Awards

December 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

CHICAGO – CASEL announced the recipients of the 2023 SELLY Awards, honoring outstanding achievements of seven “Social and Emotional Learning ... Read more

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Cumberland County Schools Recognized in 2023 K-12 Hero Awards for Implementation of S.P.I.R.E. Reading Program

November 9, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — EPS School Specialty, the leading provider of Pre K–12 supplemental literacy solutions, is pleased to announce that Catherine ... Read more

Teaching Trends

eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

November 7, 2023 by Laura Ascione

These 11 eSN Hero Awards finalists have prioritized digital literacy, mental health, real-world learning, and student success.

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

November 15, 2023November 2, 2023 by Laura Ascione

These 10 eSN Hero Awards finalists have prioritized equity and inclusion, literacy, SEL, and student success.

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.

Teaching Trends

This heroic superintendent won’t quit in the pursuit of district excellence

November 15, 2023October 31, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Learn more about how this eSN K-12 Hero Awards Winner ensures that each and every students thrives in the district

Dr. Jesus Jara is a passionate educator who serves as Superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD), the 5th largest school district in the nation educating more than…

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SchooLinks Honored on Inc.’s 2023 Power Partner Awards List for its Remarkable Growth and Innovative College and Career Readiness Solutions

October 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the leading college and career readiness platform, is thrilled to announce its recognition as ... Read more

Teaching Trends

How one hero educator gives students workforce skills and experience

October 26, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Learn more about how this eSN K-12 Hero Awards Winner emphasizes workforce readiness through hands-on learning and industry experiences.

Tom Lamont is the painting and design technology instructor at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT), in Upton, Massachusetts. Mr. Lamont offers his vocational high school…

Innovation Insights

Nothing but winning: Edtech honors announced by eSchool, IEI, and Classlink

October 9, 2023October 6, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

This week's newsfeeds are stuffed with announcements for finalists and honorees for both educators and vendors on the best and brightest developments for teaching and learning.

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And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…

October 10, 2023October 5, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The three winners of the eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards showcase the exceptional efforts of educators, schools, and districts across the U.S.

The K-12 Hero Awards Program recognizes the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.

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2023 Content Marketing Awards Top Winners Announced Live at Content Marketing World

October 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES /EINPresswire.com/ — The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) just awarded the top eight winners in the prestigious ... Read more

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Carolina Biological Products Named Best-in-Class for K to 12 Science Teaching and Learning in National STEM Awards

August 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, NC – Carolina Biological is proud to announce that its products won a number of new science education awards. ... Read more

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