Hertz Celebrates Grads by Waiving Young Renter Fee
ESTERO, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To celebrate Spring 2022 college graduates, today Hertz launched a new offer designed specifically to ... Read more
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VHS Learning Supports Students’ College and Career Readiness via Expanded Catalog and New “Exploring College & Careers” Infographic
Boston – April 14, 2022 – Giving students the chance to explore subjects beyond those in a standard core high ... Read more
Survey of High School Juniors and Seniors Reveals Low Levels of Financial Preparedness
Washington, D.C. – April 8, 2022 – EVERFI, Inc., a leading Impact-as-a-ServiceTM education innovator, today revealed the results of a ... Read more
All about edtech bots
All about edtech bots: 3 ways chatbots can support mental health in schools; how AI chatbots can help students navigate college admissions; and when will bots be in…
YouScience Releases Career Insights Report on Women, STEM, and the Talent Shortage
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, a leader in aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, and industry-recognized certifications that support ... Read more
5 steps to building a robust online CTE program
For more than 16 years, my goal has been to help students discover their passions and see their potential through career and technical education (CTE).
Why self-discovery increases college and career success
What do you want to be when you grow up? As we get older, the answer often changes from highly visible and glamorous endeavors, such as being an…
Arizona Department of Education Names i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Universal Literacy and Dyslexia Screener
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 27, 2022—The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as an approved ... Read more
National Alliance of Black School Educators Names Audrey Muhammad as Inaugural Recipient of the 2021 NABSE $10,000 Scholarship Award
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., December 13, 2021—The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) recently named Audrey Muhammad, college success instructor ... Read more
4 ways to use SEL to prepare students for life beyond high school
Preparing students for life beyond high school can mean many things. It can mean making sure they have the knowledge and technical skills needed for a specific job.
VHS Learning Elects Dr. Yolanda D. Johnson to its Board of Directors
Boston – Dec. 6, 2021 – VHS Learning, an accredited non-profit organization empowering schools with the industry’s best online learning ... Read more
The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 30, 2021) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) has elected Pedro Rivera and Dr. ... Read more
4 ways online tutoring helps our at-risk, low-income district achieve goals
Our urban Title I district serves a population of 78 percent at-risk students and 84 percent low-income families. We were already managing low proficiency rates on math and…
4 ways a STEAM-centered curriculum is critical to youth education
A few months into the 2021-22 school year, teachers, parents, and students are once again confronted with the devastating reality of pandemic-prompted learning loss. The global health crisis…
VHS Learning Students Again Outperform National Average Pass Rates for Advanced Placement® Exams
Boston – Nov. 15, 2021 – VHS Learning students maintained their more-than-a-decade-long record of surpassing average national Advanced Placement® pass ... Read more
10 SEL activities for high school students
Between balancing core instruction, administering assessments, grading homework, and ensuring students are prepared for college and career, high school teachers have a lot on their plates. SEL activities…
Viewpoint: Can AI tutors help students learn?
If nothing else, the past two years have shown us that teaching, learning, and education can take different forms--and the pandemic may have altered how students, from kindergarten through…
5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety
Testing anxiety shows itself in different ways for different students. It can range from refusing to do work, crying, hiding in the bathroom, and verbal aggression to physical…
Cost remains the top barrier to higher education
The cost of college, including the expense of living and the cost of tuition and course materials, is the biggest barrier to post-secondary education for students.
Global Impact Teacher Receives 2021 Kishor M. Kulkarni Distinguished High School Teacher Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (Sept. 20, 2021) – Scott Spohler, a science teacher at Global ImpactSTEM Academy, received the 2021 Kishor M. ... Read more
3 ways STEM learning supports the future of work
To succeed in college and the workplace, students require a solid foundation in STEM. Experience in these subjects does not only benefit aspiring scientists and engineers--it’s essential for…
The future is all about durable skills
The price of a college degree continues to creep higher across the country. But has the value of that degree kept pace? Students expect their investment in college…
Minnesota’s Bloomington Public Schools Set to Open School Year with New Digital Resources Supporting Science Education from Discovery Education
SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, August 11, 2021)— Minnesota’s Bloomington Public Schools (BPS) today announced a new collaboration with Discovery Education supporting science education in elementary and middle school classrooms ... Read more
How to protect your district from ransomware attacks
As with almost every industry, COVID-19 has required educational institutions to embrace digital technology for remote learning and student, teacher, and internal administrative meetings and collaboration.
No, it’s not “the end of going to college”
According to data from National Student Clearinghouse, undergraduate enrollment declined by nearly 3 percent this spring, following a similar drop last fall. These statistics have inspired dire headlines…
How scholastic esports opens up college pathways
Esports programs continue to grow at a rapid pace at both the collegiate level and at the high school level in the United States. With that growth, there…
Study Shows Children Saw Improved Mental Well-Being Early on During the COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW YORK – JULY 28, 2021 — Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence, and Dr. Peter Gray, a professor ... Read more
3 ways students can be ready for college and a career
The pandemic has made clear over the past year that how one looks for a college, how one prepares for a career and, ultimately, the importance of education…
Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost Student Engagement and Success
Congress has passed more than $190 billion in pandemic relief aid for K-12 schools since March 2020. To take advantage of ... Read more
5 easy tools that support project-based learning
Educators know project-based learning isn't simply another teaching strategy--tools for project-based learning are a great way to engage students by solving challenges that link classroom learning to real-life…
Blackbird Releases K-12 Computer Science Pathway
PORTLAND, July 13, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced the availability of their K-12 ... Read more
5 tools for student voice
Post-secondary schools and employers are looking for students and a workforce that can communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically, problem-solve, and use creativity in various settings. I believe…
3 ways students can develop solid online research skills
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…
Are your students ready for their next step?
After more than a year of virtual learning, many educators and parents are investigating approaches to accelerate learning to ensure students are ready for their next step. Learning…
Exceptional Black Students from Colorado Receive $2.44 Million in Sachs Foundation Scholarships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June23, 2021 — The Sachs Foundation, an organization that has provided college scholarships to Black Coloradans since 1931, announced ... Read more
16 college and career readiness resources
College readiness and access is often difficult, and students aren't always sure how to embark upon their chosen career path. COVID-19 made college and career readiness more complicated…
VHS Learning Announces 2021 College Scholarship Winners
Boston — June 8, 2021 —Nonprofit VHS Learning today announced the winners of its 14th annual college scholarship program. In ... Read more
Vernier Software & Technology Enhances Physics App and Publishes New E-book to Engage Students in Video Analysis
Vernier Video Analysis® app and new e-book help students learn important physics concepts in both in-person and remote learning environments BEAVERTON, ... Read more
3 ways gamification engages students
Gamification, defined as using game-like elements in non-game contexts, can help motivate online learners and solve this issue. In the context of education, gamification elements typically include digital…
CAE Presents Case For Authentic Assessment To Improve Student Outcomes At Beyond Multiple Choice Seminar
Experts in performance-based assessment share research on student engagement and effort June 3, 2021, NEW YORK – The Council for Aid to ... Read more