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How a free library program helped a Bosnian immigrant finish high school (and college)

October 7, 2024 by Ricqui Brooks, St. Louis County Public Library

At the St. Louis County Public Library, an online diploma completion program is helping students earn high school diplomas.

Having a high school diploma can drastically improve your income and quality of life. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that high school graduates…

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Vernier Science Education Becomes Sole Distributor of Select MicroLAB High School- and College-Level Chemistry Accessories

September 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Connected by a shared commitment to hands-on science education and customer service, Vernier Science Education is partnering ... Read more

Big Deals—Pearson Expands Online Learning Programs

September 24, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Pearson and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced last week the expansion of their college ... Read more

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Pearson Expands College and Early Career Programming to More Than Half of Connections Academy Schools in the Country

September 20, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Hoboken, NJ. – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today the ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions

September 9, 2024 by Katie Letts, UWorld

Looking at GPA and standardized test scores together in college admissions offers a more comprehensive view of a student's academic potential.

If you work long enough in education, you see that most academic trends swing through extreme phases like a pendulum. College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding…

College and Career Readiness

What data is necessary to help students succeed?

September 4, 2024 by Sam Baule & Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.

A deeper look at what a student-teacher conference should entail reveals insights around how to prepare students for lifelong learning.

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…

AI in Education

The state of AI: Who is leading AI adoption?

August 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Despite reported benefits of AI adoption, stark differences between high school and higher education adoption emerge.

Eighty-two percent of college students say they've used AI technologies, compared to 58 percent of high school students, and students are now near even with teachers in adoption.

Personalized Learning

More gifted students need accelerated paths

August 27, 2024 by Ilana Walder-Biesanz, Chalkbeat

The rise of video conferencing means some gifted students can Zoom into higher-level math courses, reducing transportation barriers.

I went to high school at age 11. Within two years, I had run out of math and Spanish classes there, so I walked from my public school…

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Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program Prepares 151 New Teachers for Full-Time Positions Across Miami-Dade County Classrooms

August 21, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MIAMI, FL – Achieve Miami’s Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) is tackling South Florida’s teacher shortage head-on by creating a clear ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Big Deals: New AI Initiatives in Phonics Instruction and College Counseling

August 15, 2024August 14, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

eSpark, an online supplemental curriculum provider for math, reading, and writing, is bringing AI-powered phonics practice to foundational reading instruction ... Read more

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IOTA Community Schools (Formerly Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee) Chooses Reading Horizons to Boost Student Literacy Outcomes

August 2, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Memhis, TN — IOTA Community Schools has chosen Reading Horizons, aleading provider of foundational literacy programs, to enhance reading instruction ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Can a data literacy program make science more relatable?

July 18, 2024 by Lynn Waldsmith, Michigan State University

The data literacy program introduces real STEM professionals through storytelling, helping students better relate to science and projects.

A data literacy program that’s also changing students’ relationships with science and scientists is entering its third round of funding with a new $1.5 million grant from the…

AI in Education

Can assessments be used to eliminate inequities in education? AI could help

July 16, 2024 by Dr. Mahnaz R. Charania, Former Christensen Institute Fellow

Assessments in education must produce data that enhances opportunities for all learners, and AI could help eliminate inequities.

While the purpose and aspirations of education systems keeps shifting, how schools define and measure student success has not kept pace—a disconnect that’s spurring higher ed’s current admissions…

Teacher Well-Being

Teachers’ job stress has improved to pre-pandemic levels–they’re still pretty stressed out

July 9, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

As more attention is paid to teacher stress, districts around the country grapple with high turnover and staffing shortages in key areas.

Teachers work more hours and experience more stress on the job than similar working adults. For their trouble, they earn less money on average than other workers whose…

Live @ ISTE 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

June 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

STEM learning essential, helping students develop skills such as critical thinking and problem solving–skills that will help them be successful ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

June 18, 2024June 14, 2024 by McKenna Akane, Alberton School District

The right edtech tools can help educators create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that boost student engagement and curiosity.

In just a few months, I transitioned from being a student at the University of Montana’s College of Education to leading the instruction of a room of rambunctious…

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VHS Learning Announces 2024 College Scholarship Winners

June 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – Today, nonprofit VHS Learning announced the winners of its 16th annual college scholarship program. The scholarship committee selected ... Read more

Extron AV Technology Powers First-in-Nation K-12 Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon Springs High School

May 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Anaheim, California – Moreno Valley Unified School District in Riverside County, California, recently opened its Cyber Innovation Center at Canyon ... Read more

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Brainly’s New AI Test Prep Helps Students Boost Test Scores

May 30, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning CompanionTM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the ... Read more

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Outlier by Savvas Named to TIME World’s Top EdTech Companies 2024 List

May 24, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is excited to announce that Outlier by ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

New guidance helps ID students ready for Algebra I

May 14, 2024 by Laura Ascione

New guidance around Algebra 1 stresses the importance of a universally administered indicator of readiness as a starting place.

NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, has announced new guidance for schools to support them in more equitably identifying students who may be ready for Algebra 1.

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LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

May 1, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

AUSTIN, Texas — LearnWith.AI, an educational technology startup passionate about harnessing technology to dramatically improve educational outcomes, today announced the ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions

April 24, 2024 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

With college decision deadlines looming, thousands of high school students have been stuck in limbo due to issues with the new FAFSA.

Christian Rojas Linares can’t finish his financial aid forms because he’s been blanketed with error messages. The New York City high school senior has even received incorrect emails…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Guidance counselors could help female high schoolers erase the STEM gender gap

May 29, 2024April 16, 2024 by Amy McCaig, Rice University Office of Public Affairs

School counselors can deliver tailored support based on students’ unique experiences and needs--including close the STEM gender gap.

New research from Rice University Kinder finds that female students may be more likely to stick with STEM curriculum when they receive support from high school guidance counselors.

College and Career Readiness

Friday 5: College and career readiness

April 12, 2024 by Laura Ascione

College and career readiness helps students become confident and prepares them for entry into an increasingly global workforce.

When we think of K-12 education, an important aspect is what students do after high school. That might be college, it might be workforce training, or it might…

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Manor ISD Sets New Technology Standard With BenQ

March 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Manor Independent ... Read more

Academic Esports

Friday 5: How esports engages students

March 22, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Esports programs offer a number of benefits for students, including career-ready skills, social-emotional abilities, and more

Esports teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities.

Teaching Trends

Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking

March 15, 2024 by Sam Bowman

Leveraging the right edtech tools is one of the best ways to support students in their skill development during PBL activities.

Project-based learning (PBL) helps prepare students for college and beyond by actively engaging them in meaningful, relevant projects. In many situations, students will work on these projects for…

Computer Science Education

Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends

March 1, 2024 by Laura Ascione

K-12 computer science helps students build essential skills for personal and professional success--here's how to support learning efforts.

K-12 computer science is essential, not just for students who may pursue computer science or STEM fields in college or the workforce. Computer science principles give students critical…

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Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports

February 27, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BURLINGTON, NC – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers

March 27, 2024February 23, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Data highlights a lack of exposure to key career fields and in-demand careers, due to the exposure gap keeping students at bay.

Students have the aptitudes (or natural talents) for the nation's most in-demand career fields –including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and finance– but they are not inclined to pursue those…

College and Career Readiness

The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024

February 15, 2024 by Brad Hummel

Celebrating CTE Month is a terrific way to raise awareness about your field and get your students excited about future opportunities.

As a career and technical education (CTE) teacher, you know the importance of preparing students for the workforce — no matter which CTE career cluster or pathway they follow.

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Savvas Learning Company Acquires Outlier.org

February 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, today announced that it has acquired Outlier.org, ... Read more

Diagnosing Wi-Fi Performance Issues with a Modern Wireless Assessment

April 17, 2024February 2, 2024 by Jeff Festa

A comprehensive wireless network assessment helped this historic Maryland college identify the causes of pervasive wi-fi performance issues. Reporting and ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Trends and challenges impacting CTE in 2024–and beyond

February 2, 2024 by Tony Oran

CTE trends in 2024 are valuable for students.

In 2024, career and technical education (CTE) is not simply an alternative for students whose future plans don’t include college. It’s a fundamental part of the K-12 experience…

STEM

3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms

January 24, 2024 by Steve Millam, Physics & Astrophysics Teacher, Chaparral High School

With the push to build STEM literacy and get more students—especially girls—into STEM fields, engagement is needed across science disciplines

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in awe of science, space, and the world around us. And, after watching Star Wars and Star Trek for…

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Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

January 16, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC —Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

January 5, 2024 by Chad Quesnell, Career and College Readiness Specialist, Eisenhower High School

There are more than 140,000 Special Education (SPED) students in the state of Washington. Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to…

College and Career Readiness