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BetterLesson Appoints Seasoned Educational Technology Leader Matthew Kennard as CEO

February 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Matthew Kennard new CEO BetterLesson

BetterLesson, a leading provider of high quality virtual and in-person K-12 professional learning, announces Matthew Kennard as its new CEO. ... Read more

A national esports effort aims to ‘change the trajectory’ for students

February 21, 2021February 19, 2021 by Dennis Pierce, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

As it grows in popularity, many stakeholders and educators realize esports has great potential to help students connect classroom lessons with real-world possibilities

As a student, video gamer and flight instructor Hudson Davis was often bored in school. He found that many classes provided only a surface-level understanding of key topics—and…

Eric Weinheimer to Serve as Interim CEO of Teton Science Schools

February 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

The Teton Science Schools (TSS) Board of Directors announced today that Eric Weinheimer has been selected as an interim CEO ... Read more

Mark Friedman Joins Frontline Education as Chief Marketing Officer

February 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Frontline Education™, a leading provider of school administration software purpose-built for K-12, today announced that Mark Friedman has joined the ... Read more

Curriculum Associates Launches i-Ready Standards Mastery for Virginia to Provide Insight into Learning Loss

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

States are challenged to find assessments that present an accurate picture of student learning in order to direct resources to those who need them most, and an assessment can help.

To provide just-in-time information on students’ mastery of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and instructional recommendations to address specific ... Read more

A Better Way Forward for Education – ‘Year in Review’ for SEL

January 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

SEL in schools is an important step to students' success outside of school.

From the pandemic to school closures to nationwide mobilization for racial justice, our nation’s headlines serve as an urgent call ... Read more

VHS Learning Receives $1.4 Million Grant from The Manton Foundation

January 26, 2021 by Vcarlson

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VHS Learning has received a $1.4 million, three-year grant from The Manton Foundation. The funds will enable the nonprofit to ... Read more

Vernier Software & Technology Launches New Wireless Probe for AP and College-Level Chemistry

February 1, 2021January 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Ideal for Advanced Placement® (AP) Chemistry and college-level general chemistry, the affordable and durable Go Direct Platinum-Cell Conductivity Probe from ... Read more

VHS Learning Once Again Earns High Satisfaction Rates from Schools Around the Globe

January 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

$A kindergarten teacher recounts her journey in online math instruction to inspire confidence and collaboration in her students under extraordinary circumstances$

Students from schools in 66 countries (up from 44) and 46 U.S. states (up from 45) have enrolled in VHS ... Read more

Funding Year 2021 E-rate Application Window is Now Open

January 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

School funding has always been a challenge, but a recession and pandemic have made it even more of a hurdle for many districts in recent years

Funds For Learning announces that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) opened the E-rate filing window on January 15, 2021, and will ... Read more

Calling STEM Educators: Vernier Software & Technology Now Accepting Applications for its 2021 Engineering Award

January 15, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

No matter where students are physically located, educators can incorporate hands-on manipulatives to promote playful STEAM learning in early childhood

Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award. The annual award, with prizes valued ... Read more

Frontline Education has Acquired Forecast5 Analytics

January 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

A school and its staff can thrive under a great principal--here are seven hallmarks of strong school leadership.

Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software and services purpose-built for K-12, today announced that it has acquired ... Read more

The National Mentoring Partnership Celebrates January as National Mentoring Month

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

January is National Mentoring Month and this year, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, is announcing its Mentoring Amplifies campaign in ... Read more

AEPA Awards National Security Solution Bid to Deledao

December 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A new analysis identifies key areas where mental health issues are on the rise--and offers suggestions to help students feel supported, like this brain and stethoscope.

On December 1st, 2020, the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) awarded Deledao a national bid in their Security Solutions ... Read more

Instructure Acquires Certica Solutions to Make Learning Personal for Every Student

December 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Instructure today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Certica Solutions, an industry leader in K12 assessment and analytics, ... Read more

Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro App Wins Top Education Awards

December 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Students need STEM--and a strong STEM learning background will carry them from high school to a high-tech workforce.

The Vernier Graphical Analysis™ Pro app, which engages students in advanced data analysis from biology, chemistry, and physics experiments, was ... Read more

CoderZ Takes First Place as the Education Solution with Greatest Growth Potential

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

CoderZ was selected as an “Education Solutions: Greatest Growth Potential” awardee in the Edventures Global Business Acceleration Fellowship. The international ... Read more

Flinn Scientific adds New Labs to Science2Go

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, has ... Read more

Curriculum Associates Names 44 Teachers to the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

First-day jitters are common, but they can be more intense for first-time educators—here are some top tips for new teachers.

Curriculum Associates has named 44 teachers to the 2021 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects ... Read more

Flinn Scientific Partners with the Texas Technology Student Association to Support Virtual STEM Competitions

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Remote STEM instruction that's both engaging and impactful is possible--with a little determination and creativity

“Whether in person or remote, WhiteBox Learning allows students to experience the STEM engineering design process in a dynamic and ... Read more

Illuminate Education Partners with Turnitin to Provide Assessment Resources for Remote Learning

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Illuminate Education, a leading K-12 student performance solution, is partnering with Turnitin, a leading provider of academic integrity and assessment ... Read more

MobileMind Launches ‘MobileMind HQ’ for Customized, Managed Educator Training

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Learn how this Arizona district personalized professional development to keep teachers engaged and enthusiastic about instruction.

MobileMind, the most innovative Google professional learning solution for schools, announces the launch of MobileMind HQ, a single hub for creating, ... Read more

Mentoring Minds Joins Google for Education Partner Program

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Mentoring Minds, a leading provider of K–12 instructional and critical thinking materials, today announced it has been certified as ... Read more

Xello Partners with National ACTE to Launch Student Career Development Content Series

December 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Xello, a modern K-12 college, career and future readiness program, is partnering with the Association for Career and Technical Education ... Read more

Rhode Island Department of Ed Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® an Approved Interim Assessment

November 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Diagnostic as an approved interim assessment for the ... Read more

New ST Math Assignments Feature Makes a Difference While Distance Learning

November 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$an adorable pigtailed girl looking up at a bunch of math equations$

MIND Research Institute, an award-winning neuroscience and education organization, has added an Assignments feature to its flagship ST Math solution, ... Read more

CoderZ Contributes to the National Computer Science for All Movement

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The CSforALL movement, to bring computer science to all US students, marked a major growth milestone today. Along with 126 ... Read more

Apex Learning and Illuminate Education Partner to Inform Meaningful Instruction

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Remote testing may be necessary—but proceed with caution, experts advise

Apex Learning, a recognized leader in online learning and Illuminate Education, a leading K-12 student performance system, announce a new partnership. ... Read more

Solving at-the-Desk Classroom Charging Problems with a New, Multi-Use Solution

November 12, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

JAR Systems launches a new Active Charge upgrade for their Adapt4 USB-C Charging Station. Designed as a cost-effective solution for ... Read more

E-rate report reveals dire need for off-campus internet

December 5, 2022November 5, 2020 by Laura Ascione

E-rate survey report receives unprecedented response, provides insights into dire need to fund off-campus internet connections

While E-rate remains a crucial program for schools and libraries to ensure connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to the need for increased flexibility and funds for off-campus…

Frontline Education Acquires SuccessEd

November 4, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Frontline Education, a leading provider of school administration software for the K-12 education community, today announced that it has acquired ... Read more

Deledao announces innovative Zoom and Meet bombing solution

October 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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Providing added safety measures and control of K12 distance and hybrid learning instructional models, Silicon Valley based-Deledao (www.deledao.com), has announced ... Read more

Curriculum Associates Launches New Resource Kits to Support Schools

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Digital equity remains a persistent challenge in districts, and its problems are compounded by distance learning necessitated by COVID-19

As part of its continued support of educators during this unique school year, Curriculum Associates has launched two new resource kits for ... Read more

Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level

October 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To further support collaborative STEM learning, Vernier Software & Technology recently launched LabQuest 3. This standalone data-collection platform takes the ... Read more

Discovery Education Names SMASH CEO Eli Kennedy to Board of Directors

October 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Education, the Charlotte, NC, based leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms worldwide, ... Read more

CAE Partners with Education Research and Development Institute

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

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Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leading provider of performance-based, authentic assessments measuring essential college and career readiness skills, ... Read more

Education Policy & Funding

10 post-COVID policy issues facing education

December 7, 2022October 8, 2020 by Laura Ascione

Education leaders are tackling tough topics to transform the K-12 education system

A new report from the Aurora Institute examines the top 10 K-12 education policy issues that have surfaced in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, Education…

Go Direct Weather System provides a versatile and affordable way for educators to engage students

October 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Vernier recently launched the new Go Direct® Weather System to engage students in hands-on data collection as they learn important ... Read more

Curriculum Associates’ CEO Rob Waldron Appointed to the Association of Test Publishers’ CEO Council

October 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Association of Test Publishers (ATP), the leading international organization for publishers of assessment programs, has named Curriculum Associates’ CEO ... Read more

Vernier Software & Technology Launches New Vernier Graphical Analysis™ Pro App for Science Instructors and Students

October 5, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

These back-to-school apps can help teachers organize their teaching strategies.

Expanding upon its award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis™ app, Vernier Software & Technology is launching the Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro app ... Read more

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