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CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

October 11, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. ... Read more

Newsline

Growing Number of K-12 Districts Add ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement Efforts

July 15, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — As educators wrap up the 2023-24 academic year, school-home engagement remains a top priority. To unify ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2024

ISTELive news: Capstone’s PebbleGo gets an active learning upgrade

June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Capstone debuted its newly expanded PebbleGo suite, featuring tools for active learning, content curation features, and other enhancements designed specifically ... Read more

Top Approaches to Skill Building for Future-Ready Students

July 24, 2024April 30, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Integrating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects into curricula—from K-12 to higher ed levels—is essential in meeting the modern ... Read more

Upgrade and save with the best flexible tech solution – ActivPanel LX

July 31, 2024March 7, 2024 by Jeff Festa

ActivPanel LX is a flexible, affordable, and dependable interactive display that’s designed to work with the technology, software, and apps ... Read more

The MTSS Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Right MTSS Platform for Your District

April 3, 2024February 8, 2024 by Jeff Festa

This free, comprehensive guide includes editable templates, expert tips, and resources to walk you through the entire selection process. Get ... Read more

Newsline

New Program Gives High School Students Training and Job Placement in an Allied Healthcare Career

October 23, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LIVONIA, Mich. – After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program ... Read more

Newsline

BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks

September 19, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

COLORADO, Parker – BIOZONE has just officially received the awesome news that their inaugural High School Biology for Texas has ... Read more

SEL Trends

Advocating for student mental health starts here

June 20, 2023 by Alma Lopez, Lead School Counselor, Livingston Middle School & ASCA 2022 School Counselor of the Year

With increased awareness of student mental health needs, many districts are examining how to elevate the impact of school counselors

For the last 17 years, I have devoted my career to advocating for comprehensive school counseling programs. This is my passion and the focus of my efforts every…

Digital Learning Tools

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

January 4, 2024June 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione

ISTELive 23 offers sessions on digital learning, teacher PD, virtual reality, computer science, and more--check out the conference!

ISTELive 23 lands in Philadelphia on June 25, and the annual conference promises to be packed with content for administrators, curriculum directors, classroom teachers, and everyone in between.

Teacher Well-Being

Survey highlights troubling teacher morale issues

May 31, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Teachers would think twice about encouraging their younger selves to pursue education--a startling finding about teacher morale.

Only 46 percent of current public K-12 educators would be “fairly” or “very likely” to advise their younger selves to choose teaching again, according to a new survey…

District Management

Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks

July 28, 2023January 18, 2023 by Emily Morton, PhD, Research Scientist, NWEA

There are benefits and drawbacks to four-day school weeks--each district’s context and priorities are critical for guiding conversations

Four-day weeks are becoming more common in school districts, particularly in rural areas of the U.S. Many districts are finding students and families like the shorter school weeks.…

Online & Hybrid Learning

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

November 30, 2022 by Brittiany Sanford, Director of Schools, Pearson Virtual Schools and Connections Academy

The transition to online learning can be challenging, but teachers and parents can navigate changes with a few strategic actions.

Students who attend online school today range from homeschoolers, to those seeking an alternative to in-person public schools, to learners who want to mix virtual schooling with in-person…

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

March 2, 2023October 7, 2022 by Content Provided by Certiport

The benefits of certification aren’t just contained to the classroom--when students graduate, they’ll see the value of their certification in the job market

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope to candidates and educators. Certification helps to build a skilled…

Choosing Classroom Technology: 7 Key Factors to Consider

January 23, 2023September 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The edtech marketplace is quite extensive, and there are now literally hundreds of instructional apps and software programs for educators ... Read more

District Management

Education’s Great Resignation

September 21, 2022 by Britten Follett

For the first time in history, district officials say veteran teachers are considering jobs outside of education in the Great Resignation.

Is it another symptom of The Great Resignation facing many sectors in America? Is this an esoteric threat to public education?

Personalized Learning

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

December 7, 2022August 1, 2022 by Laura Ascione

In a new survey of nearly 8,000 educators in the U.S., educators point to student-centered learning as key to boosting student engagement and learning outcomes

In a new survey of thousands of U.S. educators, teachers validate concerns over student engagement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but believe that technology and student-centered approaches to…

Digital Learning Tools

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

January 4, 2024July 25, 2022 by Stacey Higgins NBCT, GT Endorsed, Fourth Grade Team Leader, Forest Lake Elementary School

Social studies is critical to students’ lives beyond the classroom--educators should use every possible tool to engage students in this critical discipline

Over the span of my 22-year career as South Carolina public school educator, I’ve taught in self-contained classrooms and I’ve been in departmentalized settings. Although I love teaching…

SEL & Well-Being

3 ways SEL helps students build life readiness

April 14, 2022 by Katie Barr, Director of Education & Innovation, Wayfinder

SEL can be integrated into core classes through intentional community building and purpose learning

Social and emotional learning (SEL) may still be new to some educators, but the skills it teaches are the same we have been trying to help young people…

Newsline

Creatorup Raises Additional Investment To Disrupt The Video Creation Sector

April 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CreatorUp has raised an additional round of financing from Gaingels and JFF (Jobs for the Future) to expand its first-of-its-kind ... Read more

Curriculum

3 financial literacy tips students can use now

March 14, 2022 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

Financial literacy is important for students as they navigate life after high school and learn how to make successful decisions

While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially…

Newsline

Edsby Introduces New Social Emotional Check-Ins for K–12 School Districts and Regions

August 23, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ANDOVER, MASS (August 23, 2021) – Edsby®, a multi award-winning, next generation K–12 learning management system (LMS), today introduced a new system ... Read more

21st Century Skills

3 financial literacy tips for students

July 29, 2021 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

While research shows a positive connection between higher education and economic status, it’s important to recognize that the traditional route to higher education does not work for every…

Digital Literacy

3 ways students can develop solid online research skills

December 7, 2022July 7, 2021 by Lesley Vos, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Teaching students how to be critical evaluators of information they encounter during online research is an essential life skill

Educators can help students evaluate online information efficiently. Its volume keeps growing, and it's significant for young people to know how to separate the gems from the garbage…

Newsline

CoderZ Named SIIA Education Technology 2021 CODiE Award Finalist for The Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution

May 7, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

English language literacy and coding literacy share some overlap—and the ability to work with data and computer systems will prove pivotal for success

DERRY, N.H. – May 6, 2021 – Once again, CoderZ has earned prestigious industry recognition, this time as a finalist ... Read more

District Management

How cloud adoption is changing public school education

May 7, 2021 by Brandon Shopp, VP of Product Strategy, SolarWinds

Cloud adoption enables a personalized, collaborative, and immersive learning experience for students

For schools grappling with budget cuts, the cloud offers a cost-effective way to educate students and streamline operations.

STEM & STEAM

How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning

April 28, 2021 by Meredith Nations, Robotics Teacher, Causey Middle School

An educator offers valuable insight on picking a STEM platform and technology provider that can withstand the rigors of today’s unique learning environment

If ever there was a time that underscored the need for strong STEM education, it’s now. Our students—the future scientists, engineers, and world leaders—need skills that only STEM…

College and Career Readiness

Getting students back on track to higher education

December 7, 2022April 19, 2021 by Kevin E. Baird, Chairman, Center for College & Career Readiness

Higher education lost about 400,000 students this fall--who are they, and what can educators, families, and students themselves do to help them towards their goal of college and a career?

COVID-19 has raised a number of major questions for educators, one of which is “Why are college applications decreasing?”

District Management

A guide to choosing the right edtech partner

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by John Wheeler, CEO, Vernier Software & Technology

4 questions every district leader should consider when choosing an edtech partner

With so many technologies and providers out there, how can district leaders choose the right edtech partner or partners? Below are four questions to consider during the procurement…

Newsline

Public and Private Organizations Nationwide Choose Rave’s Coronavirus Recovery Solution to Safely Reopen and Keep Communities Informed

August 19, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Corporations, educational institutions and government agencies across the United States are relying on Rave’s Coronavirus Recovery Solution to equip them ... Read more

Featured Archived Article

15 skills students need for success — and how to teach them

November 13, 2020July 28, 2020 by Katrina Salazar

Some skills aren’t easily taught, but they’re essential as students leave school and enter the global workforce

21st century skills. Social and emotional learning skills. “Soft” skills. Whatever you choose to call them, there is a set of skills that are essential for success in…

Newsline

Virtual Tutoring and Mentoring

June 30, 2020May 29, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Grow Your World (GYW) has transitioned its services from in-person to virtual in the midst of social distancing measures required ... Read more

Ancillary

Free math learning resources

April 13, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Real-world math can help students find a "reason" to learn math in school.$

ORIGO Education is offering a collection of free math learning resources to support teachers, parents, and caregivers as they strive ... Read more

School Makerspaces

8 things to ask about your first makerspace

December 7, 2022February 13, 2020 by Diana Fingal

This image is made from a 3D printer in a makerspace.

You wouldn’t just randomly choose a tool from your toolbox and feel confident it was the right one to cut a board or attach a hinge. Same goes…

Edtech Trends

Top picks for the best 2-in-1 laptop tablets

January 25, 2023October 11, 2019 by ESchool News

Why choose between a laptop and a tablet when you can have both? Check out this great list of nine of the best for 2019. Check out this…

Four Reasons to Choose Classroom Management in the Cloud — and Four Reasons to Self-Host

August 4, 2022August 13, 2019 by Jeff Festa

As a K-12 leader, you’re looking for ways to get the most out of your ed-tech investment. Classroom management software ... Read more

School Makerspaces

8 questions to ask before creating a makerspace

December 7, 2022May 23, 2019 by Diana Fingal

Students work on a fruit piano in a school makerspace.

You wouldn’t just randomly choose a tool from your toolbox and feel confident it was the right one to cut a board or attach a hinge. Same goes…

Game-Based Learning

I gamified my classroom and students are soaring

December 7, 2022January 9, 2019 by Amanda Moore

An average child today will have played 10,000 hours of video games before the age of 21. If playing games is part of our culture, even part of…

eSchool Media

6 reasons why district-wide tech implementations are the right choice

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 by Scott Welch

In any given K-12 district, you’ll find at least some teachers choosing their own edtech products. Why? If their district hasn’t shown tech leadership, there are no shortage…

District Management

10 Education Trends for 2018

May 11, 2019January 5, 2018 by Laura Ascione

From shifts in school choice to student assessments to online learning, the educational landscape is constantly evolving. This coming year districts will continue to face many challenges and…

CompTIA Spark introduces free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms

Growing Number of K-12 Districts Add ParentSquare to Strengthen Family Engagement Efforts

ISTELive news: Capstone’s PebbleGo gets an active learning upgrade

New Program Gives High School Students Training and Job Placement in an Allied Healthcare Career

BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks

Advocating for student mental health starts here

5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

Survey highlights troubling teacher morale issues

Does 4 equal 5? Research on impacts of 4-day school weeks

5 ways to prep students for online learning success

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

Education’s Great Resignation

COVID crushed engagement–is student-centered learning the solution?

5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction

Creatorup Raises Additional Investment To Disrupt The Video Creation Sector

3 financial literacy tips students can use now

Edsby Introduces New Social Emotional Check-Ins for K–12 School Districts and Regions

3 financial literacy tips for students

3 ways students can develop solid online research skills

How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning

Getting students back on track to higher education

A guide to choosing the right edtech partner

Public and Private Organizations Nationwide Choose Rave’s Coronavirus Recovery Solution to Safely Reopen and Keep Communities Informed

Free math learning resources

8 things to ask about your first makerspace

Top picks for the best 2-in-1 laptop tablets

8 questions to ask before creating a makerspace

I gamified my classroom and students are soaring

10 Education Trends for 2018

T-Mobile Enhances Project 10Million Program and Announces New Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs to Boost Digital Access for Even More Students

KidWind Supports New Activity and Coloring Book Featuring Women in Energy Careers

Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success

Lingvano Sign Language Learning App Reaches 2.5 Million Learners Milestone

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: PepsiCo Foods North America and LNESC Partner to Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide

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