As classrooms go digital, are educators ready?
Today, about 80 percent of K–12 students use computers or tablets at school--up from about 50 percent before the pandemic. Even as parents worry about too much “screen…
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More teens are using summer for college and career prep
The academic landscape has evolved dramatically, especially when it comes to summers. More students are embracing year-round learning to build strong study habits and develop the critical thinking,…
The end of one-direction career pathways: Why empowering students sets the best course for future success
When middle school students make the leap to high school, they are expected to have a career path in mind so their classes and goals align with their…
Why early STEAM education unlocks the future for all learners
When we imagine the future of America’s workforce, we often picture engineers, coders, scientists, and innovators tackling the challenges of tomorrow.
ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics
Iowa City, Iowa and Dallas, Texas (November 12, 2025) – ACT, a leader in college and career readiness assessment, and ... Read more
Why busy educators need AI with guardrails
In the growing conversation around AI in education, speed and efficiency often take center stage, but that focus can tempt busy educators to use what’s fast rather than…
Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.
Is gamification the key to achieving true inclusion in special education?
Key points: For students with special needs, learning can often resemble a trek through dense woods along a narrow, rigid ... Read more
4 ways to transform your classroom through playful gamification
Every educator hopes to instill a lifelong love of learning within their students. We strive to make each lesson engaging, while igniting a sense of curiosity, wonder, and…
4 ways AI is empowering the next generation of great teachers
How can we best prepare and support our teachers as they navigate increasingly complex classrooms while also dealing with unprecedented burnout and shortages within the profession?
Creating Effective AI Policies: A Guide for Educators
This guide is designed to assist schools in developing their own comprehensive AI policy. The guide offers a framework and ... Read more
K12 Earns High Marks for Excellence in Online Public Education
RESTON, Va.(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K12, a portfolio brand of Stride, Inc. has been recognized for its steadfast commitment to quality ... Read more
Look Who’s Talking—Bringing STEM Up To Speed
Tim presented at no less than seven sessions at ISTE this year, focusing on cross-disciplinary STEAM education and meaningful AI ... Read more
Showfloor News: Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing focus on PD
Gale, part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership ... Read more
5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills
Industries are evolving quickly, and they need workers with strong STEAM skills. But most traditional classrooms aren’t set up to keep pace. Students often aren’t getting the real-world,…
My high school Spanish teacher taught me about the original AI–Authentic Interaction
As AI dominates the education zeitgeist, I think it’s time to highlight an effective teaching tool as tried and true as a Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil: high-quality IRL…
The best tools to create blended learning environments
Thirty unique, energetic learners enter a bright, welcoming 4th grade classroom. The students’ academic levels span an incredible range--from kindergarten-level skills to almost high school-level proficiency.
Empowering neurodiverse learners with AI-driven solutions
A traditional classroom is like a symphony, where every student is handed the same sheet music and expected to play in perfect unison. But neurodiverse learners are not…
The key to boosting math achievement? Neuroscience
After results from the 2024 NAEP were released, it became evident that students are struggling with math achievement. Amid disappointing and stagnant scores, district leaders are looking for…
CoSN State Chapters Grow With Additions of MACE and CoSNE
Washington, D.C.– CoSN today announced that the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education ( MACE) and the Nebraska Chapter of ... Read more
CoSN2025 Takeaways: Meet the Winners
Honors for edtech leaders across the country are always a highlight of one of edtech’s most influential events of the ... Read more
Whitney Brothers® elevatED™ CollectionReceives Design Journal BEST of 2024 Award
Keene, NH – Acclaimed furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new elevatED™ Collection of furniture for young learners received ... Read more
Explicit instruction: Students need more of it
As a progressive educator in New York City for 30 years, I thought I had all the answers. The best teaching had to do with inquiry, with “higher-level…
Newsela Acquires Generation Genius to Enhance Real-World Connections in Science and Math
NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newsela, a leading provider of high-quality instructional and assessment products for K-12, announced today that ... Read more
Navigating AI in education: The future of human teaching
Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide. Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support.
MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea
Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more
The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication
Strong parent communication ensures that both parties can collaborate as a team throughout the year for the child’s best interest.
The FAFSA is finally easier–but that’s still not enough
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been the starting line for millions of students on the path to higher education. For decades, it’s also…
Hot Topic—AI and Media Literacy
As the lines further blur between media and journalism, between real and fake, and sources become more obscure, there may ... Read more
Best practices for an AI-infused classroom
Avoiding or banning AI in the classroom does students a disservice, and if teachers aren’t familiar with AI tools and how to use them, who is really in…
The Best in K-12 EdTech—Last Year and Next
It wasn’t all about AI in education 2024! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and ... Read more
Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing Announce Partnership to Offer Jimmy Casas’ PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform
CHICAGO & FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing, have partnered to bring the professional ... Read more
Tutor Doctor Becomes First Global Tutoring Franchise to Partner with MindPrint Learning
TORONTO – Tutor Doctor, the leader in one-to-one private tutoring, announces its global partnership with the world-class brand MindPrint Learning. ... Read more
CZI Announces Expanded Work in AI Along with New Advisory Board
Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the expansion of its work in artificial intelligence to help ensure education tools ... Read more
3 ways to connect to students and inspire their learning
A recent Gallup survey asked more than 2,000 Gen Z students which factors coalesce to make the best middle/high school teachers. I’m heartened by their clear frontrunner.
Illustration, Comic & Animation App Clip Studio Paint Named Best for Large Screens by Google Play
Clip Studio Paint, the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app developed and distributed by Celsys, has been named the Best ... Read more
Strategies to craft effective PD for schools and districts
The best teacher professional development is an empowering experience that equips educators with the skills and insights they need to grow and thrive in their careers.
5 ways your classroom environment boosts student engagement
Teachers have their own preferences and approach when it comes to classroom decor. But every teacher is designing their classroom with the same goal in mind: to create…
Playworks Launches SparkPlay
OAKLAND, Calif. – Playworks has launched SparkPlay, an online, subscription-based education resource to support the continuous learning of safe and ... Read more
After COVID, high school GPA isn’t a sure predictor of first-year college GPA
A new study examining the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the predictive validity of high school grade point average (HSGPA) and ACT Composite scores has uncovered significant changes in…