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Ohio District Awarded CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seal for Student Data Privacy Practices

May 16, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Washington, D.C. – CoSN today awarded Delaware Area Career Center in Delaware, Ohio, the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal ... Read more

District Management

The business (and busy-ness) of education

May 15, 2025 by Sean Slade, BTS Spark, America & Ken Simon, Institute for Educational Leadership

Every employee in a people-first culture--schools or business--should feel respected and feel that the company cares for them individually.

We often hear we should run our schools more like a business. It is intended to mean that we become more efficient and that we streamline our efforts…

Optoma Announces Launch of the New 3-Series Interactive Displays with Google Certification and AI-Enabled Tools

May 1, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

FREMONT, CA – Optoma, a world-leading provider of visual solutions, today announced its latest Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Displays designed ... Read more

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

Innovation Insights

Closing the GenZ Skills Gap

March 31, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Amid rapid workforce changes, schools need to reexamine instruction and address the alarming--and growing--digital skills gap.

Ready to Hire, part of the skills training business of Cengage Group, a global edtech company, today released its Gen Z in the ... Read more

Visix Celebrates 45 Years of Innovation and Leadership in Visual Communications

January 15, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA, GA – Visix, Inc., a leading provider of digital signage, wayfinding and space management solutions, is celebrating 45 years in ... Read more

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

January 8, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, N.C.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the ... Read more

District Management

Better benefits could help ease educator turnover

January 6, 2025 by Dutch Ross, Purchasing Power

HR leaders should update educators on available benefits in advance of open enrollment and throughout the year to lessen educator turnover.

When discussing public school employee compensation packages, the conversations often center around salaries. A recent Pew Research Center survey found only 15 percent of teachers are extremely or…

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

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.

Education Policy & Funding

Trump picks Linda McMahon to lead, and possibly dismantle, Education Department

November 21, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Getting rid of the Education Department, as Trump has referenced, would be a substantial task that would require significant political will.

Former professional wrestling executive and billionaire Linda McMahon is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education, an agency Trump has pledged to dismantle.

Student Data Security

Protecting our students: The urgency of securing education data

November 6, 2024 by Vichai Levy, Protegrity

Protecting all student data is important, but safeguarding the personal information of young students is especially critical.

When considering industries such as finance or healthcare, the potential for sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands is a common concern. These sectors are prime targets…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: PepsiCo Foods North America and LNESC Partner to Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide

October 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PLANO, Texas – PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is proud to announce a $150,000 investment to enhance digital literacy training ... Read more

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

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

LG Unveils Google-Compatible Classroom Solutions at ISTELIVE 24

June 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER –– LG Business Solutions USA is helping educators and administrators rapidly integrate high-engagement learning tools into Google-based classrooms. New ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24

June 14, 2024June 13, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.

Digital Learning Tools

5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24

June 13, 2024June 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Venture into the future of learning at ISTELive 24 and connect with thought leaders, industry influencers, educators, and more.

Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.

Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Names New Executive Director

June 7, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) announces it has appointed Ulysses “Uly” Navarrete as its ... Read more

Boycotting book fairs no more

May 27, 2024 by Britten Follett

Having access to books is a game-changer for students, making investments in book fairs and literacy funding essential.

Headlines since 2020 have highlighted the federal investment of ESSER Funding in schools. In a nation where an unprecedented amount of funding was bestowed upon public schools across…

CTL is Officially Certified as a B Corporation

May 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today it is now certified ... Read more

Student Data Security

It’s not business, it’s personal: Building a culture of trust to protect personal data

April 8, 2024 by Laura Pollak, CoSN Student Data Privacy Committee

A culture of trust encourages and enables the smooth adoption of effective data protection, like those that require multiple steps.

Protecting our privacy and security is challenging. Really challenging. It is also inconvenient, time-consuming, and sometimes frustrating. Forgot your password? Yeah, that’s going to take some time to…

Intuit Launches Intuit for Education and Announces Goal to Help 50M Students Become Financially Literate, Capable, and Confident by 2030

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–A new survey published today found that 85% of US high school students are interested in learning about ... Read more

SMART Technologies Unveils the OS-Free SMART Board GX Zero

April 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

CALGARY, AB – SMART Technologies is excited to announce the launch of the company’s latest interactive display for education and ... Read more

New Research Reveals Vital Professional Learning Insights

March 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER ( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization specializing in extraordinary learning experiences, conducted vital market research to understand evolving ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Teacher Shortage Solutions for Computer Science and CTE

February 23, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Active learning takes student engagement to another level--here's how to turn your classrooms into a new world for students

The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical ... Read more

Learn Applied AI with MindSpark: New Certification and Free Resources for Educators

February 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

DENVER–( BUSINESS WIRE)–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization that delivers extraordinary learning experiences for educators and professionals, launched three new AI resources for ... Read more

The State of Ransomware in Education 2023

May 30, 2024January 31, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Read the report to discover the impact of ransomware on both K-12 education and higher education providers over the last ... Read more

Lexia Celebrates 40th Anniversary

January 10, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – Lexia, a Cambium Learning Group brand, is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a leader in science of reading-based solutions. ... Read more

Enhancing Communication and Safety at American Heritage Charter School with Rise Vision

January 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring American ... Read more

American Student Assistance Announces Strategic Alliance with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

December 1, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BOSTON – American Student Assistance ® (ASA), a national nonprofit changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate a ... Read more

Capstone Names Haygood Poundstone as Chief Revenue Officer

November 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Reaching edtech harmony in your classroom

January 4, 2024November 22, 2023 by Bob Wudeck, Senior Director of Business Development, BenQ America Corp

Teachers and students thrive with a comprehensive classroom ecosystem--here's how to integrate essential tools like smart boards.

It’s important to understand how an integrated, interoperable, and effective educational technology ecosystem can meet the evolving landscape of learning for more efficient, impactful, and secure learning experiences.

AI in Education

7 principles for AI in education

December 11, 2023November 10, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The edtech industry aims to advance the responsible use of AI in education to enhance learning, protect privacy and promote equity.

A new framework intends to guide the edtech industry’s implementation of AI in education in a purpose-driven, transparent, and equitable manner that enables critical tools for personalized and…

RobotLAB Inks Landmark Robotics Partnership with American Samoa Department of Education

November 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

DALLAS, TX – RobotLAB, an award-winning robotics integrator that delivers impactful technological innovations and solutions for educators and business owners ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Is “re-inventing education” more than a cliché?

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer at Nerdy, touches upon the impact of the pandemic on education, the role of teachers, the evolution and challenges of tutoring in…

It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education

August 27, 2024October 23, 2023 by Jeff Festa

There are numerous educational and business tactics you can deploy to greatly benefit your students, faculty, and schools – the ... Read more

A charter school gets e-learning up to speed with a modern WiFi solution

February 4, 2025October 4, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The mission at The Academy of Hope, a public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade, is to maximize ... Read more

Six Key Benefits of Modernizing K-12 Business Processes

January 10, 2024September 25, 2023 by Jeff Festa

With billions of dollars in ESSER funding that must be spent before September 30, 2024, school districts have a unique ... Read more

Frontline Education Releases Year-to-Date Administration Software Innovation Summary

September 18, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Malvern, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today released ... Read more

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