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Udemy’s Upskilling and Educational Content is Now Available on LenovoEDU Community

March 2, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

An inclusive online school offers students an equitable and safe place to learn--even in the middle of a global health pandemic

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

STEM & STEAM

How our coding platform helps us teach STEM

February 22, 2021February 18, 2021 by Debbie Shirey, 6th grade science teacher, Union High School, Pennsylvania

This school noticed five major benefits when it made the switch to a coding platform that encourages students of all levels to jump in and learn

In a district where most of our students receive free or reduced lunches, we have next to no access to high-quality STEM programs, computer science classes, or coding…

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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National Study Shows Online Literacy Engagement Minimizes COVID Slide

December 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A real-time national education study of more than one million students by two leading not-for-profit education groups has found that ... Read more

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CAE Partners with Education Research and Development Institute

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leading provider of performance-based, authentic assessments measuring essential college and career readiness skills, ... Read more

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We Stand Together: Finding a Better Way to End Racial Inequity Starts Today

October 6, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

In the midst of protests across the country driven by the death of unarmed Black Americans George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

How can high schools better prepare students for college and career success?

December 7, 2022August 24, 2020 by Peter Robertson

There are three key actions high schools can take to inspire students and ensure they're prepared for life beyond graduation

Today, many parents in the United States are worried — worried about their children’s physical health if schools open, worried about their mental health in case they don’t,…

College and Career Readiness

Inspiring students for college and career—and beyond

December 7, 2022October 29, 2019 by Josh Prater

Educators can deepen students’ college and career interests with dedicated discovery exercises, like this student meeting with a college adviser.

Students are constantly reminded about the importance of preparing for college and career, but the responsibility is a shared one. Educators and parents play a large role in…

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Redefining what it means to be ‘college-ready’

October 15, 2019October 11, 2019 by Dr. David Schuler

New research is calling for a new definition of what it means to be college-ready, like these graduates walking in graduation caps.

Societal pressures on high school seniors seemingly grow by the year. These days, a student’s level of college and workforce readiness is said to be dependent on their…

College and Career Readiness

Closing the college and career readiness gap

January 25, 2023June 26, 2019 by eSchool News

Year after year, research suggests that high school students are unprepared for the rigors of college. The lack of proficiency ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

4 keys to supporting college and career readiness

December 7, 2022January 8, 2019 by Michael Ballone and Michael Bowman

Preparing students for college and a career is the mission of every public K-12 school system, and this work begins by establishing a strong foundation for success in…

STEM & STEAM

23 amazing STEM and digital learning tools

January 25, 2023July 12, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Technology changes at a rapid pace, and educators have to keep up. Check below for the latest marketplace news to keep you up-to-date on product developments, teaching and…

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Digital e-Learning program allows innovative district to open the world to students

November 28, 2016 by Abi Mandelbaum

Boone County School District is offering digital world language learning to 10,500 students—half of its student population. With help from Rosetta Stone’s language learning solutions, Boone County Schools…

College and Career Readiness

6 steps to college and career readiness

January 25, 2023November 2, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

A collaborative leadership model is critical when it comes to bolstering school policy and helping students meet college and career readiness goals, according to a new report from…

STEM & STEAM

The school that connects STEM, badging, and life beyond the classroom

October 5, 2016October 3, 2016 by Alec Barron

One school is creating STEM scholars through a unique combination of badging and internships with local industry partners.

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Nepris raises $1M in to build more connections between industry and education

September 6, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Nepris recently closed a seed round of funding totaling $1 million, led by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF). ... Read more

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S.C. districts access digital literacy tools for free

September 18, 2018August 25, 2016 by Laura Ascione

To empower students in school districts across South Carolina with digital literacy skills, Learning.com announced the Palmetto Digital Literacy Program (PDLP), in partnership with the South Carolina Education…

Ancillary

Washington district partners with Discovery on college, career readiness

August 16, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Washington’s Highline Public Schools announced the launch of a new partnership supporting college and career readiness with Discovery Education, provider ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Arizona district turns to tech to improve equity and access in college and career readiness

July 26, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Beginning in the 2016-17 school year, all students in grades 9-12 in Dysart Unified School District in Maricopa County, Arizona, ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Stanford course prepares educators for the new school year

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The ability to communicate effectively is increasingly recognized as an important skill for students entering the workforce. Two new initiatives ... Read more

IT Management

Five strategies for using classroom technology

December 14, 2015March 16, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Technology and digital media continue to represent a powerful pathway for advancing the goals of education, including raising academic achievement and preparing students for college and career, according…

District Management

The 5 keys of any successful Career and Technical Education program

January 8, 2015 by By Jeff Lansdell

Since its inception, the discipline of Career and Technical Education (CTE) has transformed into a rigorous educational program that continues to address students’ skills and training as they…

Udemy’s Upskilling and Educational Content is Now Available on LenovoEDU Community

How our coding platform helps us teach STEM

Parents are critical to college and career readiness

National Study Shows Online Literacy Engagement Minimizes COVID Slide

CAE Partners with Education Research and Development Institute

We Stand Together: Finding a Better Way to End Racial Inequity Starts Today

How can high schools better prepare students for college and career success?

Inspiring students for college and career—and beyond

Redefining what it means to be ‘college-ready’

Closing the college and career readiness gap

4 keys to supporting college and career readiness

23 amazing STEM and digital learning tools

Digital e-Learning program allows innovative district to open the world to students

6 steps to college and career readiness

The school that connects STEM, badging, and life beyond the classroom

S.C. districts access digital literacy tools for free

Washington district partners with Discovery on college, career readiness

Arizona district turns to tech to improve equity and access in college and career readiness

Stanford course prepares educators for the new school year

Five strategies for using classroom technology

The 5 keys of any successful Career and Technical Education program

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

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

Avantis Education Transforms Classroom Inclusivity with Launch of EduverseTHRIVE at TCEA 2026

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

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