3 reasons virtual STEM is here to stay
The most important qualification for virtual STEM is an authentic learning experience for students with some kind of real science, engineering, math, or technology practice built into it.
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Returning to Normal: What “Back to School” Really Means for IT Teams
As schools and districts prepare to welcome students back to campus, what does the new normal look like? Is there ... Read more
Why AI is the future of Socratic learning methods
Ensuring that each learner is accommodated, supported, and engaged on a platform that is no longer a classroom with walls, or borders, or exclusivity, is the conundrum teachers…
How one district evolved their PD to meet changing needs
Since 2019, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has tackled some common challenges for school systems: implementing a rigorous new curriculum, adapting instruction to ... Read more
4 ways our district finds educational opportunities during the pandemic
The pandemic has created plenty of seemingly insurmountable challenges, but it has also presented amazing opportunities for school districts.
3 ways to prioritize teacher PD as schools reopen
High-quality PD is still critical to teachers’ success, and now is not the time to scale back, especially given the ongoing challenges teachers are facing this school year.
Has your district unified school-to-home communications?
Maintaining efficient and effective communication with students’ families is challenging in the best of times, but it’s become even more onerous—and critical—during the global pandemic.
Digital tools prove critical for early learners during COVID
For early learners, nothing beats in-class learning. Having a teacher in close proximity to assess the needs of their students is critical for growth.
Covid Recovery and the New Generation of Student Learners
How to Escalate Skill Growth and Prepare for a Powerful School Year Ahead Recouping skill loss after the challenges created ... Read more
K-12 education needs a cybersecurity overhaul
The 2019-2020 school year faced unprecedented challenges with the abrupt shift to remote learning brought about by the pandemic. But while schools struggled to adapt to these changes,…
7 Mindsets Introduces SELEQUITY Platform to Help K-12 Schools Prioritize SEL and Equity
While social emotional learning (SEL) and equity have always been important, the events of the past year have brought these ... Read more
New Data Analysis from CatchOn Finds Digital Engagement in K-12 Districts Increased Despite Pandemic Challenges
“Student Level Data Engagement Analysis” aggregates device and app usage data to assess student engagement New analysis from CatchOn, an ... Read more
TEL Education Makes Learning Visible with Student Learning Dashboard
Students often struggle to make connections between what they learn in their college courses and the skills they need to ... Read more
New Innovative SEL Tool from Aperture Education helps High School Students Build Skills for College and Career
Goal-setting and having a voice in their own learning are powerful motivators for students, especially those in high school. To ... Read more
A Year Like No Other
This school year, teachers have valiantly confronted the challenge and uncertainty brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers are doing ... Read more
Meeting Students Where They Are: Strategies that Increase Engagement
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a heightened focus on student engagement. Educators have grappled with ... Read more
Future of School Announces Microsoft as the Newest Resilient Schools Project Partner
Future of School (FoS) today announced that Microsoft has joined as a partner in the Resilient Schools Project (RSP) to ... Read more
Accelerating Learning with Meaningful Project-Based Learning
The global pandemic has created significant challenges for educators and students alike. Although educators have spent countless hours on designing ... Read more
Atlona and Lightspeed Partner to Elevate AV Capabilities for K-12 School Districts
Atlona, a Panduit company, has partnered with Lightspeed to promote professional classroom AV solutions for K-12 applications. The partnership will ... Read more
Udemy’s Upskilling and Educational Content is Now Available on LenovoEDU Community
Udemy, the world’s largest destination for learning and teaching online, today announced that the recently launched LenovoEDU community by Lenovo™ will offer Udemy ... Read more
Here’s why edtech is enhancing the education experience
As we embark on a new year against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we continue to live in an extraordinary age of mass school closures and…
A tech leader’s tips for making remote learning safe
When COVID forced school districts nationwide to quickly pivot to remote learning, we not only had to configure mobile devices for students to take home, but also implement…
Twig Science Nevada Approved for Statewide Use
The Nevada Department of Education has adopted Twig Science Nevada, a complete Pre-K–6 curriculum from leading education multimedia company Twig ... Read more
Hand2Mind Delivers Custom, Screen-Free Solutions to Los Angeles Unified School District to Support At-Home Learning
Hand2mind, a family-owned educational resource company, is delivering custom solutions to help solve the complex challenges faced by the Los ... Read more
Savvas Learning Company and WestEd Provide Cutting-Edge Math Screener and Diagnostic Assessments
As part of its commitment to helping educators address the challenges of unfinished learning, Savvas Learning Company is excited to ... Read more
Creative (and Practical) Ways Educators Are Tackling Social-Emotional Learning
The pandemic has disrupted most, if not all, aspects of our lives. This rings especially true for educators who have ... Read more
mindSpark Learning Launches ENGAGE Leadership Series to Help U.S. School and District Leaders Better Engage and Retain Staff
Educator retention is one of the biggest internal challenges school leaders face. Districts across the country spend $2.2+ billion on ... Read more
NFL PLAY 60 Kids Day keeps kids active in advance of Super Bowl LV
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, and the National ... Read more
Supporting Parents During Emergent Bilingual Remote Learning
Remote learning creates more challenges for the parents of emergent bilingual students. Find out what educators can do to better ... Read more
5 ways to be an innovative online instructor
In a landscape where online instruction has become more commonplace due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some educators face challenges associated with operating in an online environment. Even to…
Pandemic Leads to a Significant Increase in Streaming Video Usage That is Expected to Continue, Study Shows
As more people stayed at home during 2020 due to the pandemic, they were streaming a lot more videos for ... Read more
South Windsor High School Impresses with “Mighty” Audio System Powered by Renkus-Heinz
South Windsor High School, the home of the Bobcats in South Windsor, Connecticut, recently updated its 660-seat theater on campus ... Read more
4 tips for blended learning success
This school year (and likely the early part of 2021) continues to look different for each and every school, and even if those schools are in the same…
Is this the moment in history when K–12 school systems get disrupted?
With COVID-19 cases again on the rise, schools are once again closing their doors this year. Meanwhile, the toll on many educators, students, and families feels crushing. It…
Building an Engaging K-12 HCM Experience in Challenging Times
This past year has been challenging for K-12 districts. The day-to-day uncertainty and pressure felt by school leaders has been ... Read more
Apex Learning and Illuminate Education Partner to Inform Meaningful Instruction
Apex Learning, a recognized leader in online learning and Illuminate Education, a leading K-12 student performance system, announce a new partnership. ... Read more
How IT leaders can thrive in the post-COVID era
This school year is unlike any other. More than 90 percent of households with school-age children are engaged in some form of distance learning from home, while college…
How to stop the global pandemic of superficial learning
The global pandemic of superficial learning characterised by the passive acceptance of information, memorisation of isolated and unlinked facts, and ... Read more
How shared spectrum connectivity benefits distance learning
Today’s students, teachers, and administrative staff are facing unprecedented connectivity challenges as the 2020 school year brings more and more distance learning options. School districts’ commitment to the…
MiEN Company Introduces New Furniture Product Offerings to Solve Learning Space Challenges
Educators are rethinking the layout of classrooms and other learning spaces in terms of optimizing use of those spaces for ... Read more