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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…

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

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

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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

Special education students should have college and career readiness encouraged, with consideration for learning supports needed for success.

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

Voters skeptical of college, more supportive of CTE

January 8, 2024December 27, 2023 by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat

Many weren’t sure if their districts offered CTE, but would have a more favorable view of their district if they knew about such programs.

It’s more important for Colorado schools to prepare students for the workforce than to prepare them to attend college.

Pinecrest Academy Utilizes Rise Vision for Dynamic Digital Signage

December 12, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Rise Vision, the #1 digital signage software, is excited to announce the release of its newest case study featuring Pinecrest ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Crunch the Numbers: Real-Time EdTech Data You Can Use for December 2023

December 8, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Nearly all superintendents agree that data about students’ academic progress is critical to get kids back on track after the pandemic.

Students Turning to AI for college application support; Parents Confirm Trust in Librarians; States Fail to Properly Assess Teachers.

College and Career Readiness

Helping students navigate college majors

December 4, 2023 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

When trying to help students navigate college majors, focus on understanding their needs and motivations as you proceed.

Deciding on a college major is a tricky decision for even the most dedicated of students. Before enrolling, students have to consider their own skills, their career prospects,…

College and Career Readiness

Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready

November 30, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A survey examines non-college-bound youth's perspectives on education and career plans and reveals that many are taking nondegree pathways.

In comparison to the experiences and perceptions of youth who aren't on a defined pathway, 70 percent of "pathway youth" have high confidence in their post-high school plans.

College and Career Readiness

As teens rethink college and career options, counselors are trying to adapt

November 27, 2023 by Michael Elsen-Rooney, Chalkbeat

The pandemic upended the college and career landscape for New York City teenagers, and counselors are trying to redefine their roles.

When students come into Danielle Insel’s college and career advising office with their sights set on higher education, she has a checklist of next steps ready. For years,…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea

November 29, 2023November 17, 2023 by Brian Consiglio, University of Missouri News and Information Team

High school students who attended STEM Career Days were far more likely to pursue STEM-related careers than those who did not participate.

When colleges host ‘STEM Career Days,’ the students who attend are far more likely to pursue a career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related field.

New Lab Book Helps Educators Turn STEM Classrooms Into Forensic Labs

November 14, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education recently released Forensic Chemistry Experiments to teach students fundamental chemistry concepts through engaging forensic ... Read more

SchooLinks Honored on Inc.’s 2023 Power Partner Awards List for its Remarkable Growth and Innovative College and Career Readiness Solutions

October 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the leading college and career readiness platform, is thrilled to announce its recognition as ... Read more

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

SchooLinks Celebrates Second Consecutive Year on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

October 2, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Austin, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SchooLinks, the cutting-edge college and career readiness platform, is proud to announce its second consecutive ... Read more

Houston ISD Chooses SchooLinks for College and Career Readiness

September 14, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Houston, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston Independent School District in Houston, TX announced their decision to switch to the modernized ... Read more

Hadley Introduces Social 529 App Transforming The Way Americans Save For College And Career Training

August 28, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

LOS ANGELES, CA — Hadley, a new app seeking to make it easy and social to save for school and ... Read more

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