The pandemic is over–but American schools still aren’t the same
On a recent Friday at Gary Comer Middle School in Chicago, you had to squint to see signs of the pandemic that upended American education just a few…
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1EdTech and Common Good Learning Tools Launch Major Upgrade to Database of State Learning Standards
LAKE MARY, Fla. – 1EdTech® Consortium and Common Good Learning Tools announce a partnership to launch CASE® Network 2. CASE ... Read more
With better data, these 12 things would improve, supes say
Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more.
Securing the network edge
Zero trust acknowledges there is no longer a traditional network perimeter to be defended because applications now exist in ... Read more
Empowering staff and students with a sense of belonging
Belonging is a fundamental human need. We are all searching for a sense of connection with the people and places in our lives. Students and school staff are…
The advent of AI
What’s better than watching a lively and substantive conversation thread develop on LinkedIn as a result of your recent posting ... Read more
How to keep hackers off your school attendance list with object storage
As the 2023-2024 school year commences, focus on education is accompanied by a pressing concern for better cybersecurity. Cybercriminals are poised to exploit educational institutions, seeking access to…
5 spooky Halloween videos for students of all ages
Teachers with classrooms full of students of any age can use TED-Ed Lessons to leverage October's fun events (Friday the 13th in October, anyone?) and speak to students’ different interests.
Taking a measured look at AI in the classroom
AI in the classroom: The idea brings up images of students plugged into the Matrix, learning differential equations in seconds, doesn't it? Well, not quite. We're talking about…
4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture
There are four key ways that edtech tools can increase student engagement, and when done correctly, be a catalyst for building a culture of learning.
Personalized learning gets real
Liz Collins, Senior Product Manager at Gale, part of Cengage Group, discusses the post-pandemic techniques districts are integrating to create better individual experiences for students.
HMH Introduces Generative AI Teacher Supports in its Connected Literacy Solution to Empower Educators
BOSTON – As part of its human-centered approach to AI in K-12 education, learning technology company HMH today announced new OpenAI-powered integrations ... Read more
5 ways AI can help teachers in the classroom
If you’ve spent any time tinkering with artificial intelligence (AI) like I have, you’ve discovered what a powerful and versatile tool it can be for educators. Sometimes, it…
Teachers are surprise AI champions
Roughly half of teachers say they are excited about AI's potential in the classroom and say they believe it increases learning equity, according to a new survey from…
Epilepsy Foundation Partners with Vector Solutions to Offer Seizure First Aid Trainings to Educators
BOWIE, MD. — The Epilepsy Foundation announced a five-year collaboration with Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software ... Read more
Closing the gap in school emergency response
As school violence has reached a 20-year high, schools and first responders are feeling more pressure to make sure they’re prepared to respond to and resolve school safety…
Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation
When it comes to students in the classroom, they want to feel ownership and control of their learning. According to the American Institutes for Research, encouraging student agency is…
The Once and Future ISTE
Dr. Kari Stubbs, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Stages Learning and former ISTE board member, talks past, present, and future ideas for North America’s largest edtech…
3 ways to keep students reading this summer
It’s been great to see students’ faces back in-person collaborating with one another and their teachers, but there’s no doubt the pandemic has impacted their academic and emotional…
Swing Education Raises $38 Million in Series C Funding
SAN FRANCISCO – Swing Education, an online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, announced today $38 million in Series ... Read more
5 to thrive: SEL resources to help students grow
Every educator hopes to equip their students with the knowledge they need to thrive as a healthy adult. It’s a daunting task, especially considering there is so much…
How AI enhances personalization in education
Learning now is so much more than making notes from a textbook and critiquing other people’s ideas. It is cultivating your own vision of the future and how…
Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, has added a new resource to its award-winning Gale In Context ... Read more
3 ways to leverage tech for better student mental health
Researchers have long speculated that the increasing use of technology and social media among teenagers contributes to worsening mental health outcomes. Now, it can be an important tool…
Are you choosing the right classroom visual displays?
The transfer of knowledge is an educator’s principal concern--one that has led them, along with researchers, to ask: “What’s the best way to help transfer that knowledge and…
The Case For Coming to School: One Simple Approach to Improving Attendance
School is so much more than just a place to be. It’s a place to become. Students who come to ... Read more
3 ways to ensure kindergarten readiness for all children
Ensuring that children are developmentally ready for school on day one of kindergarten is critical. The better prepared children are for kindergarten, the more successful they are likely…
HMH Completes Acquisition of NWEA
Learning technology company HMH announced that it has completed its acquisition of assets from research and educational services organization NWEA. ... Read more
6 ways to transform district communications with tech
When I joined our district in 2021, I was asked to review its overall communications and ensure that we were communicating effectively both with our families and with…
7 best practices from educators and IT leaders
Educators frequently turn to their colleagues and peers for best practices, inspiration, and new approaches to stubborn problems. After all, who better to offer insight than others who…
Codelicious Renames Itself Ellipsis Education to Reflect Curricula Beyond Coding
CARMEL, Ind. – Codelicious, a leader in computer science curriculum for K-12 education, has changed its name to Ellipsis Education ... Read more
12 things superintendents say they could do with better data access
Data access is critical when educators need to make informed decisions about curriculum, assessments, academic and social-emotional interventions, and more. So how are superintendents using data--and can they…
Paper Acquires Readlee To Address Literacy Crisis With Artificial Intelligence
MONTREAL – Paper™, the leading Educational Support System (ESS), today announced that it has acquired Readlee, an innovative learning tool ... Read more
5 K-12 IT insights from IT leaders
IT leadership is an essential component of school and district operations, and in today's post-pandemic landscape, K-12 IT security is critical in combatting increasing cybersecurity attacks that can…
Improve Student Health And Safety With Better Data Management
Students face challenges from food insecurity to school violence that can hinder their academic success. Download the report to learn ... Read more
Introducing YouScience® Brightpath: A New Platform That Enables the Convergence of Education-to-Career to Better Prepare Students for Success in School and Life
AMERICAN FORK, Utah /PRNewswire/ — YouScience®, the leading technology provider dedicated to solving the skills gap crisis for students and employers, ... Read more
5 of the biggest education trends in 2023
With the start of a new year and education conference season just beginning, educators and industry leaders are discovering the biggest education trends for 2023. The past few…
Teachers need better tools. Leaders need more support.
Great teachers are made, not born. But, given current challenges, how can school leaders provide the individualized coaching required to ... Read more
Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks
Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.…
AVID has huge benefits for high school students
New UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13% of U.S public high schools has a positive effect…