AI as an Admin Tool: Making School Website Accessibility Easier
First, there was the scare cycle: “AI is going to take all the teacher jobs!” Then there was the hype ... Read more
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AI Support for Teachers
Collaborative Classroom, a leading nonprofit publisher of K–12 instructional materials, announces the publication of SIPPS, a systematic decoding program. Now in ... Read more
Blessings in a Backpack Names Lisa Hanneman as Chief Development Officer
CHICAGO – Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that provides hunger-free weekends for kids across the United States, has announced ... Read more
Honoring a Space Pioneer: 30 Years Since Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s Historic Spacewalk
Dallas, TX – National Math and Science Initiative proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of former CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr.’s ... Read more
Asking the right questions: Unlocking the full potential of AI tools
Asking the right questions isn’t just a tool for learning; it’s a critical skill that defines success in professional and personal spheres.
Visix Celebrates 45 Years of Innovation and Leadership in Visual Communications
ATLANTA, GA – Visix, Inc., a leading provider of digital signage, wayfinding and space management solutions, is celebrating 45 years in ... Read more
Boys Town Announces Patent Pending on AI Enhanced Training System & Assistive Mixed Reality Technology
Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in ... Read more
The making of a literary award winner
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.
Sailing through adversity: 4 Olympic-sized lessons in educational leadership
When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren't just navigating open waters--they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically…
Why California Schools Must Prioritize Student Motivation and Mental Health
Amid learning gaps and absences, California schools face an urgent need to prioritize student motivation and mental health. A ... Read more
Securly Appoints Tammy Mank Wincup as CEO
CHARLOTTE, N.C./PRNewswire/ — Securly, Inc. (“Securly”), a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and wellness and a portfolio ... Read more
The Ultimate District Guide to Teaching Multilingual Learners to Read
This practical 6-step guide is a must-have for K-12 leaders. Ignite Reading CEO Jessica Sliwerski provides actionable tips to ... Read more
Moving beyond compliance: Building relationships in education
The current system continues to incentivize and pressure teachers to focus on compliance--fitting kids into neat boxes, sticking to standards, and checking off those never-ending lists.
American and International Schools Supplement Curriculum Offerings Through New Partnerships with VHS Learning
Boston – Schools across the United States and around the world have launched new partnerships with VHS Learning, giving their students access ... Read more
Online learning programs increase student access, engagement
As more students look to flexible learning modalities to meet their varying needs, it is more essential than ever to ensure that online learning programs meet high-quality standards…
Lingvano Sign Language Learning App Reaches 2.5 Million Learners Milestone
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Lingvano, a start-up sign language learning app, is thrilled to announce they have reached 2.5 million learners. ... Read more
Lingokids Launches New Animated Learning Series “Baby Bot’s Backyard Tales”
LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lingokids, the top early learning app for children, today announced the launch of its new ... Read more
Edthena Introduces VC3, the Next Evolution of Video Coaching for Educators
SAN FRANCISCO – Edthena is transforming the video coaching process for educators with the launch of VC3, the next evolution ... Read more
Avantis Education’s ClassVR Wins Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2024 Award
Chicago — Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, was named a winner in the Educators Pick ... Read more
The psychology of Disruptive Innovation
In the early 2000s, Netflix co-founders Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph found themselves in a meeting that could have dramatically altered the trajectory of their fledgling company.
What 1,000 families want your district to know about school-home communication
Can you point to that moment where a teacher said or did something that changed the course of your life? I certainly can. In my case, it wasn’t…
Really Great Reading® and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd) Partner to Bring Comprehensive Oral Language Solutions to the US Market
Washington DC – Really Great Reading®, a leader in foundational reading instruction, and OxEd & Assessment (OxEd), a University of ... Read more
New Chrome Solutions from CTL
CTL CEO Erik Stromquist walks eSchool News through ISTE booth #1774 for a breakdown of the company’s new offerings, which include: The new CTL Chromebook NL73 Series, an…
iCEV Launches New Eduthings Interface for the 2024-25 School Year
Lubbock, TX – iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, is bringing its new Eduthings interface to ... Read more
Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction
STEM learning essential, helping students develop skills such as critical thinking and problem solving–skills that will help them be successful ... Read more
ISTELive News: Easing the edtech burden on schools
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes ... Read more
Edtech orgs outline quality indicators to vet edtech, AI
Seven leading edtech organizations have developed a system intended to reduce the burden on schools and educators when it comes to assessing digital learning tools.
Look who’s talking—Auditi Chakravarty on Evidence-Based EdTech Innovations
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
This Year’s Big Winners
ISTE announced this week the winners of the 2024 Impact Award, Distinguished District Award, Making It Happen Award, and 20 ... Read more
Savvas Learning Company CEO Bethlam Forsa Named Most Influential Thought Leader in EdTech
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that CEO Bethlam ... Read more
VHS Learning Announces 2024 College Scholarship Winners
Boston – Today, nonprofit VHS Learning announced the winners of its 16th annual college scholarship program. The scholarship committee selected ... Read more
Why the Creative Process is Key to Every Student’s Success
Among the edtech outfits honored as part of the 2024 CODiE Awards last week is an organization that doesn’t lead ... Read more
Texas Instruments and Vernier Science Education to Help Deepen Students’ STEM Understanding through Real-Time Data Collection
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based ... Read more
Community is Key to Saving Schools
While not a new concept, the importance of building a sense of community within school districts has never been more ... Read more
Vernier Science Education Selects 10 Inspiring STEM Teachers to Join Its New Vernier Trendsetters Community
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has selected ten outstanding high school STEM teachers from across the nation to join ... Read more
#CoSN2024 Conversations—Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise
eSchool was able to snag Jean-Claude between sessions to talk big picture. Digital Promise is a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization ... Read more
[Guide] Build a literacy ecosystem that gets results
In this step-by-step guide, Ignite Reading’s CEO offers guidance for how to transition to a high-quality, Science of Reading-based literacy ... Read more
Look Who’s Talking: Code.org Founder and CEO Hadi Partovi on the Hype and Hope of AI in edtech
AI Is Changing the World: A Conversation on Education’s FutureWednesday, April 10, 2024, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM US EDT In ... Read more
It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?
The imminent end of ESSER funding has pushed school districts to a critical juncture, compelling them to confront budget deficits for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year before the…
Savvas Learning Company Named to the 2024 GSV 150 of Top-Growth Companies
PARAMUS, N.J./PRNewswire/ — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that it has been ... Read more