What Schools Need to Support Screen Time
Screen time rules are changing fast across the country. This district leader’s guide breaks down exactly what IT teams and ... Read more
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Why good co-op contracts still lose to quick workarounds
This short article from Staples Business explores a familiar challenge in K‑12 procurement: why everyday school purchases don’t always flow ... Read more
Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy
McHenry, Ill., Feb. 19, 2026 – Building on its September 2025 introduction into the public library market, Follett Content today ... Read more
Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools
School IT leaders face a constant balancing act to deploy technology that enhances learning while keeping systems secure, manageable, and cost-effective.
Choice-ready: Exploring a new standard for preparing students for the future of work
As AI, automation, and global connectivity continue to reshape every industry, today’s students are stepping into a world where lifelong careers in a single field are increasingly rare.
School choice and homeschool freedom go hand in hand
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” Many homeschoolers have embraced this lesson after learning it the hard way. That vigilance has paid off recently in a couple of…
SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time
Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its ... Read more
Rethinking student assessment: Tools and strategies for meaningful evaluation
In today’s evolving educational landscape, effective student assessment goes beyond multiple-choice tests and letter grades. According to a recent study, over 60 percent of educators believe traditional assessments…
ASU Preparatory Academy Educators Enhance Stem Knowledge at Inaugural Microspark Conference
TEMPE, Arizona – Educators with a passion for STEM learning gathered with their peers and industry leaders at the inaugural ... Read more
Empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness: Supporting students in 2025
Each year, we continue to see K-12 education evolve, from the increase in homeschooling to the power of parental choice to advancements in AI and VR. At the…
MackinVIA Earns Prestigious Platinum Modern Library AwardFrom LibraryWorks For Its 10th Consecutive Yea
Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in providing print and digitaleducational resources for PK-12, is proud ... Read more
Trump has won a second term–here’s what that means for schools
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education, expand school choice, roll back new protections for LGBTQ students, and deport…
Introducing Savvas PathMaker, a Complete Learning Solution for College and Career Readiness
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to introduce Savvas PathMaker, a ... Read more
What data is necessary to help students succeed?
In education, the quality and type of feedback students receive can significantly influence their academic success. Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such…
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
Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread
Say what you will about the universality of numbers and symbols; I’d politely argue that it does not follow that mathematics is a universal language.
Personalizing history for more impactful student learning
It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which…
For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine
In the tapestry of leadership, decisions are often viewed through a lens of routine or regularity. It's easy to fall into the belief that some choices are mundane,…
Find a filter that works for you. 30 Questions to Ask Your Vendor – PDF
Not all filters are equal. If most web filters offer similar features and functions, how do you cut through ... Read more
Houston ISD Chooses SchooLinks for College and Career Readiness
Houston, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston Independent School District in Houston, TX announced their decision to switch to the modernized ... Read more
How to support student agency
Student agency empowers learners to play a more active role in their own education by taking charge of the learning process under the guidance of skilled educators. Agency…
BookmarkED Addresses the State of Challenged Books with Industry-First Technology to Enable Parental Choice in School Libraries
DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED, the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in ... Read more
Aperture Education Launches Annual SEL Impact Award
Charlotte N.C. – Aperture Education, the leading provider of research-based social and emotional learning (SEL) assessments for K-12 schools, debuted ... Read more
McAlester Public Schools Select BenQ Boards
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, continues to be the chosen smart board ... Read more
6 time-saving tech tricks for school librarians
Is there an educator on the planet who would turn down a bit more time in their day?
How the COVID-19 pandemic changed how I teach
Ed Smylie is my hero. You may not recognize the name, but you probably remember that scene in Apollo 13 when, upon discovering the spacecraft’s lethally rising CO2…
Arizona Department of Education Selects Riverside’s CogAT for Statewide Universal Screening of all Second-Grade Students for Gifted Education Services
ITASCA, Ill. – Feb. 23, 2022 – The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) selected Riverside Insight’s Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®), ... Read more
Promoting student choice through SEL self-assessment
There is abundant literature on the many benefits of promoting student choice (for an accessible overview see, “The key to making improvements: as the students”).
FEV Tutor Named Winner of the Inaugural 2021 Supes’ Choice Award for Virtual Instruction Experience
WOBURN, Mass. – Dec. 16, 2021 – FEV Tutor was selected as an inaugural 2021 Supes’ Choice Awards winner in ... Read more
4 ways to incorporate student voice, choice, and SEL into learning
Research shows that giving students agency and influence in their learning makes them more engaged and invested in their education. It also empowers them to take control, show…
3 simple—yet powerful—practices for student-centered learning
It is encouraging to observe an increasing number of educational leaders calling out the importance of student empowered, student centered, student owned learning. A.J. Juliani, John Spencer, Katie…
Delaware Ensures Every Student Has Digital Access to Curriculum and Choice Reading Titles
CLEVELAND – June 29, 2021 – With schools facing the challenge of unfinished learning due to the pandemic, one state ... Read more
5 tools for student voice
Post-secondary schools and employers are looking for students and a workforce that can communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically, problem-solve, and use creativity in various settings. I believe…
CAE Presents Case For Authentic Assessment To Improve Student Outcomes At Beyond Multiple Choice Seminar
Experts in performance-based assessment share research on student engagement and effort June 3, 2021, NEW YORK – The Council for Aid to ... Read more
How to take personalized learning to scale
iNACOL defines personalized learning as “tailoring learning for each student’s strength, needs, and interests—including enabling student's voice and choice in what, how, when and where they learn—to provide…
Rural districts are quicker to return to in-person learning
About 42 percent of rural school districts in the U.S. offered fully in-person instruction as of February, compared with only 17 percent for urban districts, according to a…
5 tools to amplify student voice
Post-secondary schools and employers are looking for students and a workforce that can communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically, problem-solve, and use creativity in various settings. I believe…
3 strategies to teach STEAM in a blended environment
Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners. Since the pandemic hit, educators and parents have had no choice…
Super Duper Digital Library is selected as a Winner by Two Prestigious Family Awards Programs
The Super Duper Digital Library, a collection of hundreds of online cards, games, and worksheets to support reading and literacy ... Read more
3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment
Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners. Since the pandemic hit, educators and parents have had no choice…