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3 keys to supporting students during a mental health crisis

December 7, 2022May 20, 2022 by Gary Pettengell, CEO, ECINS

Eliminating barriers to access support, streamlining onboarding & increasing collaboration can help educators support students' mental health.

A January 2022 study published in JAMA Pediatrics confirmed what many educators, administrators, and support staff already knew: School closures, disrupted learning, and a pandemic year have coalesced…

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Is the education system working?

May 17, 2022 by Maxim Sindall, Former Student, Think Global School

Helping students develop key life and social skills beyond academic competencies will better prepare them for life beyond the education system, and pisa will measure this.

PISA, the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment, measures 15-year-olds’ ability to use their reading, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges. Its league table…

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Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators

August 3, 2023May 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Davidson, NC and Silver Spring, MD (Monday, May 16, 2022) — Today, Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, ... Read more

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Case Study: How Weston School District Built a Digital Strategy with Digital Signage, 15 Minutes at a Time

May 12, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

(May 12, 2022) –– Rise Vision has released a new case study of Weston School District, a small school district ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

New resources target STEM via aerospace education

December 7, 2022May 11, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Free lesson plans, curriculum storylines will help guide students as they explore various concepts in aerospace education, engineering, and rocketry.

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Estes Industries, and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) have joined together to inspire the next generation of scientists and…

Blended Learning

Here’s why blended and hybrid learning are the future of education

May 5, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Learn from innovative education leaders as they outline their bold new vision of blended and hybrid learning as education's next path

Blended and hybrid learning models were first introduced to extend personalized and flexible learning options to selected individuals or groups of students. But with onset of the pandemic,…

District Management

3 critical elements of a K-12 cybersecurity strategy

April 15, 2022 by Josh Horwitz, COO, Enzoic

School IT leaders are facing a number of cybersecurity challenges that have emerged as education becomes more connected

Technology has significantly changed the classroom experience over the last decade, with the ubiquity of the IoT, mobile apps, and teleconferencing ushering in a new era of instruction…

Personalized Learning

Can we measure personalized learning’s impact?

December 5, 2022April 14, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A panel of experts shares what's to come next as personalized learning evolves and helps students with learning recovery.

Personalized learning offers myriad possibilities for teachers and students. And in the wake of the pandemic, as educators try to manage learning gaps, personalized learning is more critical…

Computer Science Education

How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps

December 7, 2022April 13, 2022 by Erin Naylor, Instructional Specialist, Metropolitan School District of Pike Township

From building on existing courses to finding funding sources, here’s how my district successfully build a K-5 computer science curriculum.

Even with a strict budget, limited teacher expertise in computer science, and the chaos of a pandemic, the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township (MSDPT) launched a comprehensive…

District Management

A 4-step approach to leveraging technology in instruction

April 7, 2022 by Laurie Kirkland, Director of Digital Learning, AVID

Careful steps will enable more thoughtful and effective use of new tools as educators integrate technology in instruction

The adoption and assortment of technology in K-12 classrooms has soared over the past decade, posing challenges for schools tasked with deciding which technologies to introduce into their…

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DreamBox Learning® Launches Lesson Highlights to Equip Educators with Transformative Insight into Student Problem-Solving

April 6, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 6, 2022 — DreamBox Learning, Inc. (“DreamBox”), the leading education technology provider and pioneer of intelligent adaptive learning, announced today the ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

How human connection calms teacher burnout

March 28, 2022 by Sonny Thadani, CEO and Co-Founder, Robin

Educators need practical solutions to help ease stress and alleviate increasing teacher burnout that's causing teachers to leave their jobs.

The power of human connection is a transformative element that is deeply wired into our collective DNA. With so many teachers experiencing burnout, I can’t help but recognize…

Personalized Learning

How do we measure personalized learning’s impact?

December 5, 2022March 24, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A panel of experts shares what's to come next as personalized learning evolves

Personalized learning is more critical than ever--it can help students recover lost learning and boost social-emotional growth. What's more, personalized learning helps educators in dire need of learning…

Building & Campus Security

4 major components of school violence prevention

December 7, 2022March 23, 2022 by David Rogers, CMO, Raptor Technologies & Chief Craig Miller, Retired Chief of Police & Emergency Management Department Director, Dallas ISD Police Department

School leaders can discern concerning behaviors and protect students against real threats of school violence

December 2021 saw the latest TikTok challenge encouraging students to make threats of shootings, bomb threats, and violence against schools. Some schools enhanced security protocols while others canceled…

Classroom Management

4 essential components of behavior support in the classroom

December 7, 2022March 22, 2022 by Diane Myers, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Special Education - Behavior, Specialized Education Services, Inc.

behavior support helps students be successful in school

The 2021-2022 school year began full of promise. Students, families, and educators were ready to get back to pre-pandemic learning routines. Almost no one was prepared for how…

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Carnegie Learning Appoints Lenovo Executive as New Chief Marketing Officer

March 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PITTSBURGH–( BUSINESS WIRE)–Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, today announced Quinn O’Brien as ... Read more

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FEV Tutor’s Personalized High-Impact Tutoring is Now Available to Over 5 Million Students

March 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

WOBURN, Mass. – March 16, 2022 – FEV Tutor, the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, today announced that ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

4 ways to reclaim your love of teaching

December 5, 2022March 14, 2022 by Dawn McCotter, Teacher Programs Manager, Van Andel Institute for Education

The past few years have been overwhelming, but it's possible to rediscover the joy in teaching

If you feel like this year has been more stressful, more overwhelming, and more difficult to find the joy of teaching than ever before, you’re not alone. With…

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CoderZ launches CoderZ at Home

March 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H. –March 9, 2022: CoderZ Technologies LTD today announced the launch of CoderZ at Home, a new version of ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Virtual schools can serve students with special needs—and do it well

December 7, 2022March 8, 2022 by Kate Eberle Walker

The pandemic brought special education to the forefront of the dialogue about education, with the media focus mainly directed at sharing stories of students separated from the in-school…

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Building a Career in EdTech: SmarterServices Team Member Celebrates 15 Years

March 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

PITTSBURGH, PA – The landscape of education has changed in the last decade, and even more so in the last ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

3 major challenges teachers are juggling in the pandemic

March 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Student social and emotional health, on top of teacher burnout and learning hurdles, are challenging teachers in another pandemic-driven school year

Student behavior and social-emotional health remain the top challenge for teachers this year, according to a recent survey from the nonprofit Leanlab Education.

Students with Special Needs

Where do IEPs stand two years into COVID?

December 7, 2022February 28, 2022 by Jenny Ponzuric, MA, LEP, ABSNP, Consultant, Riverside Insights

These three tips can help educators ease the backlog of IEPs and get students back on track

There’s no doubt that every student lost valuable in-person school time over the last two school years. But students with IEPs faced additional challenges keeping pace during remote…

District Management

4 concepts that will shape education in 2022

February 25, 2022 by Louisa Rosenheck, Director of Pedagogy, Kahoot

It's critical to focus on the voices of educators and students in order to shape learning environments in 2022

2021 was a tough year for teachers and students, to say the least. Coming back to in-person learning and navigating the increased demands of learning loss and social…

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SESI Kids Win Big! SESI Crixas TEAM from Brazil Are CoderZ League Champions in the Global Virtual Coding & Robotics Competition

February 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

DERRY, N.H – Feb. 23, 2022 – SESI, Brazil’s Social Service of Industry (SESI), had a vision: To equip the ... Read more

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SplashLearn Rolls Out Dates For Its Much Loved ‘SpringBoard Math Challenge 2022’

February 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

San Francisco, CA, 23nd February 2022: The popular game-based learning program SplashLearn, today announced the 8th edition of its massively ... Read more

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New ParentSquare Guide Provides Best Practices to Help K-12 Educators Engage With the Hardest-to-Reach Families

February 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Santa Barbara, CA — Feb. 18, 2021 — The role of effective communication has never been more critical, but districts ... Read more

Internet Connectivity

Why e-learning requires Wi-Fi optimization

December 5, 2022February 16, 2022 by Roger Sands, CEO and Co-Founder, Wyebot, Inc.

Edtech can support and promote student learning, but not without the support of a reliable and optimized district Wi-Fi network

Schools are officially in the age of technological learning. There are 1:1 programs, hybrid classrooms, free online learning platforms, eLearning applications and assessments, video collaborations, and the expectation…

21st Century Skills

4 ideas to infuse critical thinking in ELA and social studies

February 11, 2022 by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education

When our students are taught to embrace the hallmarks associated with critical thinking, educators can be assured that students are on the road to a bright future

Every teacher knows the importance of critical thinking in education. Strong critical thinkers make better decisions, are more informed, have more career opportunities, and are generally better equipped…

Dynamic and Engaging Literacy Experiences

July 21, 2022January 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

To become lifelong readers and learners, young students need dynamic and engaging literacy experiences. Learn what such experiences are, how ... Read more

15 TEACHER-TESTED TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO POWER STUDENTS’ CREATIVE POTENTIAL

March 30, 2022January 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

FOR INDIVIDUALS, SMALL GROUPS & LARGE GROUPS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE RESOURCE NOW Use these proven technology-led activities to help children ... Read more

Why Diversity Matters in School Library Collections— And How to Achieve It

June 9, 2022January 27, 2022 by Jeff Festa

How we perceive the world—and, just as importantly, how we see ourselves—is a function of the stories we experience in ... Read more

Benchmarking Toolkit for 2022

March 30, 2022January 26, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an extant trend toward digitized communications, and highlighted the weaknesses in many schools’ and districts’ ... Read more

District Management

3 wireless technology trends to track in 2022

January 26, 2022 by Laurent “LT” Therivel, President and CEO, UScellular

Want to know where wireless technology is headed? Make sure these predictions are on your radar

2021 was a year of tremendous challenges, but there were also incredible strides made in the world of wireless technology that have changed the way we live, work,…

SEL & Well-Being

Balancing SEL and classroom basics

January 26, 2022January 24, 2022 by Tim Smyth, Social Studies Teacher, Wissahickon High School

Students are learning in classrooms again, but teachers will continue to need a variety of tools--including SEL--to rebuild a community.

As we enter our third year impacted by COVID, I predict that it is going to take schools three years to fully recover. After spending a year at…

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Study: Instructional Mode Played No Significant Role in COVID-19-Related Learning Loss in Indiana Public Schools in 2020-21

January 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

MUNCIE, Indiana – Students, teachers, and administrators across the country have faced unprecedented challenges since the onset of the COVID-19 ... Read more

The Payoff of Going Paperless in K-12 Schools

April 22, 2022January 20, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Replacing paper forms and manual processes with secure digital workflows creates better experiences for faculty, staff, and students, while saving ... Read more

District Management

How to fund 3 must-have classroom tech tools

January 20, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Funding challenges shouldn't prevent you from putting innovative classroom tech tools in your district--these strategies can help.

Classroom technology is essential, and nothing made that more obvious than the COVID-19 pandemic that forced learning to go virtual and hybrid. Technology upgrades help make students feel…

Eliminate barriers to reading with government relief funding

June 17, 2022January 19, 2022 by Jeff Festa

New government relief funding for K-12 schools offers a unique chance to eliminate reading barriers and overcome unequal access to ... Read more

District Management

Key steps to keep indoor air clean in classrooms

January 18, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Indoor air quality is paramount to a pandemic response plan--learn how a multi-layered approach can help your district

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented education with challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the massive move to digital learning and one-to-one programs has accelerated districts’ plans for edtech…

3 keys to supporting students during a mental health crisis

Is the education system working?

Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators

New resources target STEM via aerospace education

Here’s why blended and hybrid learning are the future of education

3 critical elements of a K-12 cybersecurity strategy

Can we measure personalized learning’s impact?

How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps

A 4-step approach to leveraging technology in instruction

DreamBox Learning® Launches Lesson Highlights to Equip Educators with Transformative Insight into Student Problem-Solving

How human connection calms teacher burnout

How do we measure personalized learning’s impact?

4 essential components of behavior support in the classroom

Carnegie Learning Appoints Lenovo Executive as New Chief Marketing Officer

FEV Tutor’s Personalized High-Impact Tutoring is Now Available to Over 5 Million Students

4 ways to reclaim your love of teaching

CoderZ launches CoderZ at Home

Virtual schools can serve students with special needs—and do it well

Building a Career in EdTech: SmarterServices Team Member Celebrates 15 Years

Where do IEPs stand two years into COVID?

SplashLearn Rolls Out Dates For Its Much Loved ‘SpringBoard Math Challenge 2022’

New ParentSquare Guide Provides Best Practices to Help K-12 Educators Engage With the Hardest-to-Reach Families

Why e-learning requires Wi-Fi optimization

3 wireless technology trends to track in 2022

Balancing SEL and classroom basics

Study: Instructional Mode Played No Significant Role in COVID-19-Related Learning Loss in Indiana Public Schools in 2020-21

How to fund 3 must-have classroom tech tools

Key steps to keep indoor air clean in classrooms

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

ClassMate by World Book Recognized with Prestigious ISTE Seal

School Specialty Honors Top Educators with 12th Annual Crystal Apple Awards

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

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