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Communication and teacher appreciation took top priority in this district’s COVID strategy

September 29, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…

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Rise Vision Creates Free Posters for Encouraging Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for Students

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

August 30, 2021 –– Social and emotional learning (SEL) encourages student positivity, goal setting and interpersonal skills in order to ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

3 steps to creating classroom equity

December 7, 2022August 30, 2021 by Ben Talsma, Learning Solution Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education

The issue of equity is a critical one to help all students grow and thrive--here's how to make it a priority in the classroom

Writing about equity is always a bit awkward for me. I am extremely white, extremely male, solidly middle class, and I have not had the same experience with…

Curriculum

3 ways to teach about Juneteenth all year long

August 27, 2021 by Tracey Matthews, Content Strategist, K-12 Databases, Gale, part of Cengage Group

Juneteenth is not just a holiday--it is knowledge, and making the effort to teach about Juneteenth helps everyone, from students to teachers

Research shows that only 8 to 9 percent of class time, equivalent to 1-2 lessons, is currently dedicated to Black history. Juneteenth being established as a federal holiday…

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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

Ancillary

Class sets video

August 21, 2021 by ESchool News

Students with Special Needs

Improving in-class special education with positives from online learning

December 7, 2022August 20, 2021 by Kate Eberle Walker

It would be a lost opportunity to overlook hybrid ways to incorporate technology into the classroom for special education students

As schools, parents, and students across the country prepare for school re-entry, many are celebrating a return to the classroom. There is no shortage of studies and expert…

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Mississippi Approves Classworks® as Evidence-Based Academic Intervention

August 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Aug 12, 2021- Duluth, GA – Classworks®, a best-in-class online intervention solution, is one of the first programs approved as ... Read more

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Classworks® Progress Monitoring receives Top ratings from NCII

August 13, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

DULUTH, GA. — AUGUST 12, 2021 — Classworks®, best-in-class online intervention solution, received the highest ratings in validity and reliability ... Read more

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UTAH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDE MODEL FOR EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

August 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

UTAH and ARIZONA (Aug. 9, 2021) – Education changes lives. Yet for a multitude of reasons, not all students have ... Read more

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Building classroom community in a digital space

August 4, 2021 by Molly Pernu, First Grade Teacher, Piedmont Elementary School

Online learning changed the way many students learn, but it's still possible to create a strong sense of classroom community

One of my favorite parts of being an educator is the sense of community that is created with each new class of students. Fostering that feeling in person…

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6 ways edtech tools help teachers save time

August 3, 2021 by Josiah Torvik, Teacher, St. Cloud Area School District 742

Edtech tools can prove invaluable to teachers who have limited time to juggle planning, teaching, and grading during the school year.

According to the National Council on Teacher Quality (2012), the average teacher in the United States gets 45 minutes of ... Read more

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Carolina Biological Supply Company’s New Young Innovators Program Inspires Students with K-12 Students’ Inventions

August 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, NC, Aug. 2, 2021 – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological launched the Young Innovators program to highlight student ... Read more

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Aver Launches Advanced 4K AI All-In-One Distance Learning Collaboration Solution

June 30, 2021June 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

FREMONT, CA – June 28, 2021: AVer Information Inc., the award-winning provider of video collaboration solutions and education technology solutions, ... Read more

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MobileMind and ClassLink Partner to Provide Districts with Seamless Professional Development

June 23, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Atlanta, Ga. (June 21, 2021) MobileMind, the modern professional learning hub for schools, is now a certified ClassLink partner, a leader ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How a teacher uses comics to teach social justice

December 7, 2022June 1, 2021 by Tim Smyth, Social Studies Teacher, Wissahickon High School

A social studies teacher explains how he uses comics to bring challenging issues to life for students

In 2011, Miles Morales, a Black teen, was introduced as Spiderman and our class discussed the ways in which pop culture reflects society. A Black student came up…

Blended Learning

3 tech tools to engage students beyond the physical classroom

June 1, 2021 by Jay T. Ripton, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

COVID learning pushed students online, and even as many return to the classroom, tech tools are more important than ever

As remote learning begins to ease and in-class sessions start back up, more and more of these technologies will fade into the background. The tech tools with staying…

Classroom Innovations

3 ways to keep your online classroom engaged

May 25, 2021 by Wesley Blauvelt, Computer Literacy Teacher, Digital Academy of Florida

An engaging online classroom and online class means that every single subject and every single class should be interactive in some way

I teach computer literacy at Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) and I’ve found numerous ways to keep my students engaged in my short time there. I start by…

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Swing Education Recognizes Substitute Teachers for Their Positive Impact on Students and the School Community

May 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Three exemplary educators – Wanda Drayton, Marcella Kerbein, and Valerie Pierce – to be inducted into Swing Education’s Substitute Teacher ... Read more

Blended Learning

Digital tools prove critical for early learners during COVID

April 15, 2021 by Matthew Cheek, Kindergarten Teacher & Innovation/Media Specialist, Johnson Creek Elementary School

Teachers say using engaging virtual and digital tools helps hold younger students’ attention in the middle of online learning

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.

Coding and Robotics

The coming coding revolution

December 7, 2022April 7, 2021 by Ness Blackbird, Co-Founder, Blackbird Code

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

I think we’re now going through a phase a lot like the beginning of the Renaissance, which is why I think we need to teach all the kids…

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Nominations Now Open for the 2021 Substitute Teacher Hall of Fame

April 6, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Swing Education to recognize three exemplary educators for their notable contributions to education and the community during this year’s Teacher ... Read more

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McGraw Hill Acquires Kidaptive, an Adaptive and Personalized Learning Company

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

McGraw Hill today announced that it has acquired Kidaptive, Inc., an adaptive learning platform company with industry-leading expertise in learning ... Read more

Classroom Innovations

How to use VR for engaging art lessons

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Greg Thomas, Art Teacher

Using VR to give students engaging art education experiences isn't complicated--check out these resources to get started

There’s no shortage of interactive digital tools for the classroom, and virtual reality is no exception. Virtual reality can help engage students in all manner of lessons, including…

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 tips for inclusive STEM learning experiences

December 7, 2022March 9, 2021 by Omar Shepherd, Curriculum Specialist, STEM/Career Education (CTE), Orange County Department of Education & Denise Fabris, Teacher, Burlingame Intermediate School

When students who would not choose a STEM learning experience, such as robotics or coding class, do so because we’ve introduced it to them, it’s a win-win

Preparing students for STEM careers and advanced learning opportunities is about more than just teaching math, science, engineering, coding, and computer science to the youngsters who want to…

STEM & STEAM

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…

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Epson Expands its Laser Projector Warranty for Schools Through Brighter Futures Program

February 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Epson today announced it is expanding warranty coverage on laser projection models1 for education through its popular Brighter Futures® program. Designed ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Parents are critical to college and career readiness

December 7, 2022January 25, 2021 by Rick Dalton, founder and CEO, CFES Brilliant Pathways

Education leaders and key stakeholders should work to ensure parents have the resources they need to guide their children through college and career readiness preparations

On March 13, Keller, a second grader at Vermont’s Hinesburg Elementary, came home from school and didn’t return for six months. Like 20 million other students across the…

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VHS Learning Commits to CSforALL Movement for the Fifth Year

December 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Learn how to shed anxiety around math and instead create a classroom math culture that increases achievement$

VHS Learning renewed its commitment to expand access to computer science education for all students at the 2020 CSforALL virtual ... Read more

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Wayfair Names Winners of 2nd Annual Dream Classroom Giveaway

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Wayfair (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced today the winners of the 2nd Annual ... Read more

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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

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AVer Information Launches Dream Classroom Giveaway Contest

December 9, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

AVer Information Inc., the award-winning provider of video collaboration solutions and education technology solutions, announced today the launch of the ... Read more

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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

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Impero Creates Cloud-Based Platform to Support Schools during Hybrid Learning

November 18, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

istance learning has become a new reality for many learning institutions across the country, like this boy giving a thumbs-up as he learns online.

Student safety leader Impero today launched a cloud-based platform, built on state-of-the-art technology, that provides teachers, school counselors and administers with classroom ... Read more

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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

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Class Solver Reduces COVID-19 Outbreaks through Class List Management

October 26, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Class Solver the most flexible program for creating and managing class lists, has developed an algorithm that’s been proven to reduce ... Read more

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Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Gives Away 1 Million Bars To Teachers Across America

October 15, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The drawer, the cabinet, the station, the bin. Whatever shape it takes, it’s a constant in classrooms: the spot where ... Read more

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With Print Supplies Disrupted, More Schools Adopt Digital Books

September 24, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

With a record number of students going back to school online, educators are urgently turning to digital books in place ... Read more

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Vernier and SAM Labs Help Teachers Incorporate Science and Coding into Instruction

September 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Middle school teachers can now integrate science lessons with data collection and coding using new packages from Vernier Software & ... Read more

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Grade expectations: How to look at grading in a new light

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by David Coker, Ed.D.

You're doing it all wrong--transform grading so it actually impacts student learning

The teacher finishes giving instructions and sits down for students to begin completing the assignment. While students work, the teacher grades papers and prepares for the next hour,…

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